New Migrants Have a Year to Apply for Asylum. Many Won’t Make It.
Tens of thousands of people who crossed the border in the last year planned to apply for asylum. But the complexities of the process mean many will fail.Read More
Number of Migrants Crossing U.S. Southern Border Is Down. But for How Long?
Officials say the lull after nearly two years of increased crossings is not going to last.Read More
Ukrainian Writer Victoria Amelina Dies After Kramatorsk Strike
The 37-year-old poet and novelist became the 13th person to be killed in the missile strike on a restaurant in eastern Ukraine on June 27.Read More
When Missiles Strike Kyiv, These Psychologists Race to Help
Emergency responders in Ukraine’s capital offer not only physical care to the victims of airstrikes, but also mental health support for survivors in crisis.Read More
Majority of European Consumers Embrace Buy Now, Pay Later Services, Kearney Finds
Over 57 per cent of European banking consumers have utilised buy now, pay later (BNPL) services, according to the latest findings from the European Banking Radar survey released by financial consultancy Kearney. The adoption rate is even higher in the UK, with 63 per cent of consumers having used BNPL at some point. The study […]
Blast Off! Keep an Eye on Estonia’s Rocketing Fintechs!
Estonia, with its innovative approach and digital-first mindset, has become a hotbed for fintech startups that are revolutionising the whole industry. From digital banking to blockchain solutions, Estonia’s fintech ecosystem is soaring to new heights, captivating the attention of investors and industry experts worldwide. Estonia’s tech-savvy DNA Estonia’s success in the fintech space can be […]
Israeli Military Strikes Palestinian City of Jenin
With tensions high in the area, Israel said it had begun a major military operation in Jenin. At least five people were reported killed.Read More
Revolut Expands to New Zealand, Opens Job Opportunities for Fintech Talent
Revolut, the global financial super app with over 30 million customers worldwide, has officially launched its services in New Zealand. After a successful testing period and with more than 26,000 Kiwis on its waitlist, Revolut brings a range of digital money solutions to the country. The company is also actively hiring a local team to support […]
Taranis Capital Appoints Dirk Burmann as CFO and Brings In Further ESG Expertise
Taranis Capital, the ethical, fintech-focused investment fund, appoints Dirk Burmann as chief financial officer (CFO). In addition, it has unveiled Change Gap as its strategic environmental, social and governance (ESG) partner to provide advisory, consulting and collaboration services to facilitate onboarding, due diligence and community management for selected fintech investments. Dirk Burmann, CFO, Taranis Capital […]
Russia Seeds New Surveillance Tech to Squash Ukraine War Dissent
Russia is incubating a cottage industry of new digital surveillance tools to suppress domestic opposition to the war in Ukraine. The tech may also be sold overseas.Read More
