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A cover image for an article titled What is Google Pay and Apple Pay?. It shows an Android phone with the Google Wallet app and an iPhone with the Apple Pay app, side-by-side, in front of a glowing world map to illustrate global payments.

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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6 min read
A split-screen image. On the left, a dark, chaotic scene depicts traditional banking obstacles: tangled chains, a rusted padlock, stone blocks labeled "FEES" and "DELAY," and small icons for banks and old money. On the right, a bright, clear scene shows a smartphone with the "revolut" app, connected by sleek lines to various country flags (UK, Germany, USA, Japan, Australia, Brazil, Singapore, Switzerland) and credit cards, all against a light blue map backdrop, symbolizing seamless global digital payments. The title "BEYOND THE BREEZE: IS REVOLUT THE ANSWER?" is prominently displayed across the top.

Why Can I Pay for Netflix Instantly, But Not Send $5 To My Brother 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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9 min read
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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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6 min read
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: "Africa's Tech Ecosystem Moving Forward" and "AFRICA'S TECH BOOM 2025: INVESTMENTS & INNOVATION."

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...

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4 min read
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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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