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    Top tech news today: December 16, 2024

    By Nikita JiangDecember 16, 2024No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Tech News Summaries

    1. Just 13 fintech deals close this week

    Fintech deals are slowing down as 2024 comes to a close, with only 13 deals reported this week, reflecting the seasonal dip in fintech activity. Fintech Global

    2. Worldline partners with Forthcode for in-flight payments in India

    Worldline has partnered with Forthcode to launch Android-based in-flight payment solutions in India, enhancing payment options for travelers. Worldline

    3. Upbound and Brigit merge to boost financial innovation

    Upbound and Brigit have merged to improve consumer financial engagement and foster greater innovation in fintech services. Fintech Global

    4. Torus raises capital to enhance card payment transparency

    SaaS platform Torus has raised new funding to revolutionize card payment transparency, aiming to improve data clarity and reduce fraud risks. Fintech Global

    5. Payment Cards Group partners with Black Bear Merchant Services

    Payment Cards Group has teamed up with Black Bear Merchant Services to launch a new payment solution under the AbbyPay brand. Finextra

    6. Bitget opens European hub to expand presence

    Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has established a European hub, signaling its intent to broaden its market reach across the region. Finextra

    7. Mesh Payments partners with SoFi and Galileo for innovation

    Mesh Payments has teamed up with SoFi Bank and Galileo to enhance travel and expense management solutions, driving innovation in corporate payments. Business Wire

    8. Standard Chartered signs reserve management deal with Paxos

    Standard Chartered has inked a deal with Paxos to manage reserves for stablecoins, marking a significant step in the integration of blockchain with traditional banking. Finextra

    9. Visa Direct competes with transfer speed in real-time payments

    Visa Direct is positioning itself as a strong competitor in the real-time payments sector, focusing on fast, secure transfer speeds for businesses and consumers. eMarketer

    10. Thailand should study crypto to stay relevant, says former PM

    Former Thai Prime Minister urges the country to closely study cryptocurrencies to ensure it remains competitive in the global digital economy. CoinTelegraph

    Nikita Jiang

    Nikita Jiang is a dedicated journalist at Blue Tech Wave specializing in culture and technology. She holds a Bachelor's degree from King's College London and a Master's from the University of Manchester. Connect with her at n.jiang@btw.media.

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