financial inclusion

  1. Uber Explores Stablecoins to Cut International Payment Costs and Boost Efficiency

    Uber Technologies Inc., the global ride-hailing giant, is actively exploring the adoption of stablecoins to enhance the efficiency and reduce the costs associated with its international payment operations. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed this strategic consideration during the Bloomberg Tech...
  2. Nigeria's Fintech Future: How Visa and Microsoft’s AI Hackathon Drives Digital Finance Innovation

    When Visa and Microsoft joined forces in Lagos for the inaugural Microsoft AI Skills Week Hackathon, they launched more than a local coding competition—they ignited a strategic shift for Nigeria’s rapidly maturing fintech ecosystem. This convergence of global payment expertise, cutting-edge...
  3. Microsoft & Visa Launch AI Hackathon to Boost Nigeria's Fintech Innovation

    In a significant move to bolster Nigeria's fintech landscape, Microsoft and Visa recently concluded an intensive artificial intelligence (AI) training and hackathon program in Lagos. This initiative, part of Microsoft's AI Skills Week, aimed to equip Nigerian fintech developers with practical AI...
  4. Mastercard and Microsoft Philippines Empower 10,000 SMEs with AI for Digital Transformation

    The Philippine small business landscape is poised for a transformative shift as Mastercard and Microsoft Philippines embark on a joint effort to empower 10,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools. This initiative, in partnership with &frnds, a...
  5. Yufin and Microsoft Empower Philippines’ Micro Businesses Through Digital Innovation

    In the bustling heart of the Philippines’ local economies, an often-overlooked yet essential segment—nano and micro businesses—powers the daily rhythm of countless neighborhoods. These enterprises, frequently helmed by sari-sari store owners, solopreneurs, and housewives, act as the economic...
  6. Fawry and Microsoft Drive Digital Transformation for Egyptian SMEs

    Driving digital transformation in emerging markets is a monumental challenge—requiring not only cutting-edge technology but also nuanced understanding of local business environments and constraints. This dynamic is at the heart of a groundbreaking partnership recently announced between Fawry...
  7. Egypt’s SME Digital Transformation: Fawry, Microsoft, and KlayyTech Lead the Way

    Egypt’s fintech landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, marked recently by the high-profile collaboration between Fawry, Microsoft, and KlayyTech aimed squarely at the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). With Egypt’s digital economy charting remarkable growth, the...