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What is Google Pay and Apple Pay? How They Work, Where They Work, & Why They're Safer

In a world where your phone is your wallet, Google Pay (also known as the Google Wallet) and Apple Pay have become essential tools for millions. But what exactly are...

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November 14, 2025
6 min read

Why Can I Pay for Netflix Instantly, But Not Send Money Abroad? Enter Revolut

In my last post, I wrote about a weird paradox: paying for Netflix with a card is a seamless, one-second breeze, but sending $100 to a friend or family member...

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October 19, 2025
9 min read

A Decade of Singapore FinTech Festival 2025-Decoding an Email

Today, I want to share something interesting that landed in my inbox – an email from Sopnendu Mohanty, the Group CEO of the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN). The...

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September 3, 2025
6 min read

From the Norrsken Hub in Kigali, A Look at the Deals Shaping Africa's Future

Africa’s technology ecosystem is moving forward in 2025, as startups secure big investments and join forces to make a bigger impact. From mobile apps for money transfers to solar power...

A stylized, glowing, circuit-board map of Africa overlaid on a digital background with radiating connections. Key sectors and themes are highlighted around the map with icons and text, indicating a growing technology ecosystem. The highlighted sectors are Fintech (smartphone icon with an arrow), Clean Energy (solar panel and house icon), Healthtech (heart with a plus sign icon), and Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A acronym, appearing twice). Text reads:
July 13, 2025
4 min read

Why Can't I Just Send Money With My Visa Card?

Banks often promote Visa and Mastercard as efficient tools for swift, seamless transactions. However, one critical feature is notably absent: the ability to transfer funds directly between cardholders. This post...

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March 19, 2025
11 min read