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Financial inclusion can leapfrog with blockchain technology

Originally published in YourStory, 10 January 2018   Back in 2009, as the 2008 global financial meltdown unfolded, cryptocurrencies – and by extension, the Blockchain technology – made their first appearance.…

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Social commerce: the next big thing in payments?

Social commerce: the next big thing in payments? Originally published in CXOtoday.com, 12 December 2017 As of today, Facebook hosts 2 billion monthly active users, Whatsapp has made inroads to…

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Is the UAE retail sector ready to go cashless?

Is the UAE retail sector ready to go cashless? Originally published in Startup Scene ME, 15 November 2017 The concept of ‘cashless payments’ is on the rise, due in no…

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Spreading the word on cashless transactions

Spreading the word on cashless transactions Originally published in Gulf News, 31 October 2017 Cashless payments and transactions are on the rise, driven by customer convenience and efficiency. Forty-one per…

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Acceptance of e-payments: boosting sales of MSMEs

Acceptance of e-payments: boosting sales of MSMEs Originally published in YourStory, October 2017 While the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector forms the backbone of the Indian economy, it…

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Is your MENA payment gateway also your gateway to a global market?

Is your MENA payment gateway also your gateway to a global market? Originally published in Inc. Arabia, 6 August 2017 Your e-commerce operation might be taking you places you’d never…

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Social commerce and opportunities for regional businesses

Social commerce and opportunities for regional businesses Originally published in Gulf Business, 29 July 2017 Your customers want to buy in social media channels, so why aren’t you selling to…

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Is mobile wallet and payment industry headed towards consolidation?

Is mobile wallet and payment industry headed towards consolidation? Originally published in the Economic Times, 15 July 2017 Mobile wallets have been one of the primary beneficiaries of the increasing…

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Security in digital payments: urgent need for focus

Security in digital payments: urgent need for focus Originally published in CXOtoday.com, 6 July 2017 The unprecedented push for cashless payments has enabled the growth of several FinTech and digital…

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Deciphering the role of payment gateways in the post-demonetization era

Deciphering the role of payment gateways in the post-demonetization era Originally published on YourStory, 17 March 2017 Digital transactions have been consistently on a rise, ever since the demonetization announcement…

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