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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. 
UPI Goes Global: How India’s Homegrown Payment Platform is Capturing International Attention and Adoption
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
UPI Goes Global: How India’s Homegrown Payment Platform is Capturing International Attention and Adoption

India’s digital infrastructure has come a long way since the launch of the Aadhaar initiative in 2009. The country now boasts a network of interoperable platforms that enable digital identity, payments, and data exchange, collectively referred to as the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). This infrastructure has evolved to become a sovereign, self-owned technology stack aimed at providing essential services to

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Accelerating Financial Transactions: The Impact of FedNow on the Economy and Industries
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Accelerating Financial Transactions: The Impact of FedNow on the Economy and Industries

The payments industry is on the brink of a major revolution with the launch of FedNow, a real-time payment service by the Federal Reserve. This long-awaited service is expected to accelerate money movement between accounts, transform bill payments, and enable instant payments for various use cases that are yet to be imagined. It is scheduled to go live in July

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Bridging the Credit Gap: How Digital Lending Platforms are Revolutionizing India’s Small Business Landscape
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Bridging the Credit Gap: How Digital Lending Platforms are Revolutionizing India’s Small Business Landscape

Small businesses have been a vital contributor to the economic development of India for decades. According to the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, there are over 63.4 million micro, small, and medium enterprises in India, employing over 110 million people. However, one of the significant challenges faced by these small businesses is obtaining credit from traditional financial institutions.

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Riding the Digital Wave: The Future of Fintech Apps in a Transforming Financial Landscape
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Riding the Digital Wave: The Future of Fintech Apps in a Transforming Financial Landscape

The financial industry has undergone a significant digital shift in recent years, with Fintech apps leading the charge. These apps have proven to be extremely resilient to economic pressures, demonstrating their adaptability and innovation in a rapidly changing industry. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of the key trends and developments in the Fintech sector, highlighting

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Unlocking E-Commerce Potential: Adapting to Mobile Commerce and Digital Wallets in the MENA Region
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Unlocking E-Commerce Potential: Adapting to Mobile Commerce and Digital Wallets in the MENA Region

Mobile Commerce and Local Payment Methods in the Middle East and Africa – Opportunities and Challenges for Merchants.The Middle East and Africa regions are witnessing a rapid rise in e-commerce, largely driven by mobile commerce. According to a recent report, mobile commerce is expected to constitute 70% of online transaction value by 2025 in the Middle East and North Africa

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Fintech Titan SoFi Acquires Wyndham Capital Mortgage: A Synergy for Scalable Growth and Enhanced Mortgage Offerings
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Fintech Titan SoFi Acquires Wyndham Capital Mortgage: A Synergy for Scalable Growth and Enhanced Mortgage Offerings

SoFi Technologies, Inc. has recently acquired Wyndham Capital Mortgage, a leading fintech mortgage lender, in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition will open up new opportunities for SoFi to expand its suite of mortgage products available to its members, while also enhancing unit economics and taking ownership of the fully digital platform that has already set industry standards. Benefits of the

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Breaking Down 2023 Payment Trends: Account-to-Account Growth, Decline of Cash, and the Rise of Digital Wallets
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Breaking Down 2023 Payment Trends: Account-to-Account Growth, Decline of Cash, and the Rise of Digital Wallets

In recent years, we have witnessed a significant shift towards digital payments due to the widespread adoption of technology and increased consumer demand for faster and safer payment methods. As a result, we have seen a rise in account-to-account (A2A) payments, which offer an instant and secure way to send and receive money. In this article, we will take a

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Presta Raises $3.3 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Launch Digital Lending Platform
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
Presta Raises $3.3 Million in Pre-Seed Funding to Launch Digital Lending Platform

Presta, a digital lending platform, has announced its launch after raising $3.3 million in pre-seed funding. The platform will support the entire process of lending to small businesses, including application, underwriting, closing, servicing, and reporting. In a world where technology has revolutionized everything from retail to education, Presta’s launch could be significant. Funding and Expansion The company’s pre-seed funding will

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Elyn Disrupts the E-Commerce Industry with $2.7 Million Pre-Seed Funding
E-Commerce
Elyn Disrupts the E-Commerce Industry with $2.7 Million Pre-Seed Funding

Elyn, a French FinTech company, has raised $2.7 million in its pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Headline and Sequoia Arc. The platform aims to provide customers with better flexibility and convenience in online shopping. Offering a unique “try-before-you-buy” option Elyn’s unique offering provides customers with the ability to try items before they have to pay for them.

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The Future of Commercial Payments: Managing Risk and Increasing Efficiency with Fintechs
Digital Lending / Digital Payments
The Future of Commercial Payments: Managing Risk and Increasing Efficiency with Fintechs

As the global adoption of digital payments increases, commercial payments are no exception. With the rise of technological advancements, financial leaders must keep abreast of IT trends to remain competitive and focus their resources despite the economic instability. Interestingly, many CFOs do not consider the costs involved in making or receiving a payment, but instead, they consider the overall expense.

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Addressing Fraud in Cross-Border E-commerce
E-Commerce
Addressing Fraud in Cross-Border E-commerce

With the growth of cross-border payments and e-commerce, the need to address fraud in this industry has become increasingly crucial. Fraudsters target cross-border payments due to the high value of transactions and the complexities involved in verifying identities across different countries. In this article, we will explore the growth of cross-border payments, the impact of fraud on businesses, the laws

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MANGOPAY and PayPal Extend Strategic Partnership, Empowering Marketplaces to Create Dynamic Payment Experiences
E-Commerce
MANGOPAY and PayPal Extend Strategic Partnership, Empowering Marketplaces to Create Dynamic Payment Experiences

In today’s digital age, marketplace businesses depend on frictionless payment experiences to boost user satisfaction and revenue. This is where MANGOPAY and PayPal come in, two industry leaders in the world of online payments. The strategic partnership between the two companies is not a recent development, but the latest announcement reveals a notable extension of this relationship, with enhanced functionality

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