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Mikhail Hamilton

Mikhail Hamilton specializes in E-Commerce, Digital Lending, and Digital Payments. Passionate about the expansion of these industries, Mikhail's work is credited with having helped businesses in these sectors grow, develop their teams, and deliver outstanding results. 
Tether Invests in Kotani Pay to Boost African FinTech Growth
FinTech
Tether Invests in Kotani Pay to Boost African FinTech Growth

Setting the Stage for African FinTech Transformation In a region where over 60% of the population remains unbanked, Africa stands as both a challenge and an opportunity for financial innovation, and the digital asset giant Tether has recently made a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, an African FinTech platform leveraging Web3 and blockchain technology to integrate with local payment systems.

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T. Rowe Price Unveils First Active Crypto ETF Proposal
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
T. Rowe Price Unveils First Active Crypto ETF Proposal

In a landscape where cryptocurrencies are increasingly capturing the attention of mainstream investors, a significant development has emerged from a well-established player in the financial sector. T. Rowe Price, a veteran asset management and mutual fund company, has stepped into the digital asset arena with a pioneering proposal for an actively managed crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF). This move signals a

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Can Fintechs Gain Direct Access to Fed Payment Systems?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Can Fintechs Gain Direct Access to Fed Payment Systems?

I’m thrilled to sit down with Nicholas Braiden, a trailblazer in the FinTech space and an early adopter of blockchain technology. With his deep expertise in financial innovation, Nicholas has advised numerous startups on harnessing tech to revolutionize digital payments and lending systems. Today, we’re diving into a groundbreaking proposal by a Federal Reserve Governor to reshape access to payment

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How Is AI Revolutionizing Payment Systems in Fintech?
Robotic Process Automation In Fintech
How Is AI Revolutionizing Payment Systems in Fintech?

In an era where digital transactions dominate the financial landscape, the pressure on banks and fintechs to modernize payment systems has never been more intense, especially with global payment volumes soaring and customer expectations for speed and seamlessness rising. Financial institutions face the daunting challenge of overhauling legacy infrastructures while maintaining strict compliance. Enter a transformative solution from Finzly, a

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Trend Analysis: Digital Transformation in Financial Services
IT Digital Transformation
Trend Analysis: Digital Transformation in Financial Services

In an era where technology reshapes industries at an unprecedented pace, the financial services sector stands at the forefront of a monumental shift, with digital transformation driving a staggering $1.5 trillion in global investment over recent years, according to reports from Deloitte. This seismic change is not merely about adopting new tools; it represents a fundamental reimagining of how financial

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Wise Secures UAE Licenses for Innovative Money Transfers
E-Commerce
Wise Secures UAE Licenses for Innovative Money Transfers

In a world where international money transfers often come with high fees and frustrating delays, a game-changing development has emerged from the fintech sector. A global technology company renowned for transforming cross-border financial transactions has recently achieved a significant milestone by obtaining final regulatory approvals from the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE). These approvals, covering Stored Value

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Visa Unveils Trusted Agent Protocol for AI Commerce Security
E-Commerce
Visa Unveils Trusted Agent Protocol for AI Commerce Security

Could an AI agent handle your next online purchase—finding the best deals, comparing options, and checking out in mere seconds—without risking your security? This scenario is no longer a distant dream but a reality reshaping commerce in 2025. Visa Inc. has stepped into this transformative space with a pioneering solution designed to protect transactions in an AI-driven world. This initiative

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Why Is Payment Flexibility Crucial for Millennial Travelers?
Embedded Finance
Why Is Payment Flexibility Crucial for Millennial Travelers?

Imagine a young professional scrolling through travel deals, eager to book a dream vacation, only to hesitate at the checkout page due to a staggering upfront cost that threatens to drain their savings in one go. This scenario is all too common among millennials, a generation passionate about exploring the world yet often constrained by financial pressures. Recent research highlights

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Why Is PNC Bank’s FedNow Move a Game-Changer for Payments?
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Why Is PNC Bank’s FedNow Move a Game-Changer for Payments?

In an era where financial transactions are expected to happen at the speed of a click, the recent decision by PNC Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the United States, to join FedNow—a real-time payments system operated by the Federal Reserve—marks a transformative moment for the industry. This move not only expands the reach of an already growing

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How Is Walletto Powering Europe’s Next Crypto Boom?
FinTech
How Is Walletto Powering Europe’s Next Crypto Boom?

Europe stands at the epicenter of a digital financial upheaval, with cryptocurrency adoption soaring to unprecedented heights, and as of 2025, over 60 million users across the continent engage with crypto. This staggering leap from just a few years prior is driven by clear regulations and a hunger for innovation. Amid this surge, a Lithuania-based company, Walletto, emerges as a

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Doha Bank and PayTabs Boost Qatar’s E-Commerce Solutions
E-Commerce
Doha Bank and PayTabs Boost Qatar’s E-Commerce Solutions

Qatar’s digital marketplace is experiencing a remarkable surge, with e-commerce transactions soaring as more consumers turn to online platforms for their daily needs, highlighting a pivotal moment for the nation’s economy. This rapid growth, fueled by a tech-savvy population and robust internet infrastructure, underscores the importance of adapting to new digital trends. As businesses scramble to meet rising demand, the

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EBANX Integrates Colombia’s New Bre-B Payment System Early
E-Commerce
EBANX Integrates Colombia’s New Bre-B Payment System Early

In a landscape where only 18% of Colombians have access to credit cards, the launch of Bre-B, the country’s new instant payment system, marks a significant shift toward digital inclusion, promising instant settlements and 24/7 availability. This innovative platform, inspired by Brazil’s transformative Pix, reshapes how transactions unfold in a growing digital economy. With EBANX, a global fintech leader, integrating

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