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TransFi Inc. Raises $19 Million to Build an Emerging Markets–Focused Global Payments Platform on Stablecoin Rails
The Series A funding will be deployed to accelerate expansion across high-growth emerging market corridors across South-East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, LatAm and Africa, deepen regulatory licensing, and strengthen TransFi’s liquidity network.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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DriveWealth Powers Ualá’s Launch of U.S. Stock Investing in Mexico
The launch marks another step forward in expanding access to global capital markets for a broader population of investors.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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Silverflow Secures $40 Million to Grow Global Payments Platform
The new capital will also support geographic expansion, particularly in North America through the company’s New York operations, while strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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South Africa: Hlayisani Capital Secures Over $30 Million for New Fund
Hlayisani Capital manages over R1 billion (about $62 million) across three funds and focuses on backing high-growth, technology-enabled businesses with strong South African roots.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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World Bank Group’s IFC Invests in Malaysia’s Zetrix AI to Improve Access to Digital Public Infrastructure Services
IFC’s 155.6 million Malaysian Ringgit ($40 million) investment will support the development and rollout of new, blockchain-based DPI applications and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled products that aim to improve digital inclusion, access to services, and economic efficiency in Malaysia and the broader ASEAN region.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Analysis: Why India’s Digital Public Infrastructure Will Democratize AI Usage
India isn’t trying to beat Silicon Valley at its own game. Instead, they’re treating AI infrastructure as Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): shared, government-controlled systems that provide foundational services.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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State of Mexico, Afirme Target 10,000 MSME Loans in 2026
Under the agreement, the state government provides guarantees while the financial institution supplies the capital.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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AI-Driven Cyberattacks Set to Target Mexico’s Critical Industries
Criminal organizations now utilize advanced models to automate the identification and exploitation of system weaknesses at speeds that exceed human defensive capabilities.
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- Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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