AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBanking Tech: SBS launched a cloud-native, tablet-based “Digital Branch” platform to replace legacy teller systems for UK banks and building societies, aiming to keep branches open while meeting FCA Consumer Duty and Access-to-Cash pressures. Ghana Mobile Money Regulation: Ghana’s BoG moved to suspend a planned 0.75% wallet-to-bank charge after CUTS International warned Mobile Money Fintech Limited gave less than a week’s notice and may have abused dominance. Crypto Market Shock: Fresh US strikes on Iran pushed Bitcoin under $73K and triggered broad liquidations near $1B, with ETF outflows and macro rate fears adding to the risk-off mood. US Crypto Enforcement: The CFTC and Gemini asked a judge to vacate a $5m settlement, citing a shift in crypto enforcement policy under Trump. Payments & Fintech Expansion: Decentro became the first Indian payment aggregator to get an IFSCA PSP license for cross-border services from GIFT City; Riverty is setting up a Luxembourg bank for embedded payments and credit; Airwallex rolled out a global billing platform for subscriptions and usage-based pricing. Cybersecurity: CrowdStrike, Google and Shadowserver disrupted the Glassworm botnet that targeted software developers to steal crypto wallets and credentials.
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