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Into the Fintech Sandbox

Remember how when we were kids we used to play in the playground and it was just basically a loop of falling off our faces in the sand and then getting up again? Ah, youth! Don’t you wish there was a playground for life where you can just fail

Fixing Fintech’s Bad Reputation

You know you’ve made it when rumors never stop following you around and the fintech industry has certainly had more than its fair share. So, let’s get started and clear some things up! 1. Fintech is the anti-hero of traditional banking Batman and the Joker. Harry Potter and

Crowdfunding: All For One

Struggling to get a loan? Or maybe the interest rate is too high? Or maybe you’re too scared to take out a loan with the EGP going down and your anxiety going up! Maybe you’re looking for an alternative? Well, we’ve got you covered! Alternative Finance What

The AI Wars

You don’t ever have to feel lonely anymore, not when you have chatbots! New human-like chatbots are on the rise and the AI war has started! We’ve looked at ChatGPT earlier, tried it, and loved it! Today, we’re looking to its new and upcoming competition, Bard AI.

Sustainable Finance

Malcolm X once said that “the future belongs to those who prepare for it today,” and he was definitely on to something. It was true then and it’s still true now. With climate change, heat waves, and wildfires each year, the world should do better. And Fintech is doing

How to Ramadan on a Budget

'Tis the season of family gatherings, grand meals, delicious sugary desserts, and decorated streets wherever you go! Ramadan is just around the corner, excitement is in the air but it's a bit fogged with the dreadful expenses. Not to worry, you can still enjoy Ramadan on a budget, here’s

Financial Check-In: Adulting Edition (No Sweatpants Required!)

Ditch the sweatpants (unless they're your productivity uniform!), grab a snack, and let's conquer your annual financial check-in! It's time to embrace adulting and empower yourself financially. 1. Spilling the Tea (and Money Beans) ☕ Just like learning from past mistakes makes us better people, understanding our financial missteps paves the

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What in the World is Fintech?

Think of your average Thursday afternoon.  As you get ready for a night out you pay your internet bill using Fawry, use your credit card to Uber to your restaurant and split the bill when it’s time to pay using your nexta app.  Most of us use Fintech in

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Ticketmaster's NFT-Gated Features

From the Messiverse to Instagram tokens, the NFT pool is getting bigger and bigger. Now comes a new shape of the non-fungible tokens with Ticketmaster! THE Ticketmaster? Yes, the one and the same. The largest ticketing service provider in the US or more recently known as the ticketing company got

Simplifying Big Words: What’s an E-wallet?

Under the sunny weather of Sahel, one would need a refreshing juice or a healthy snack. Yet, it would be a bummer to carry your wallet to the beach, as it could be lost or stolen. And that’s my friend, why you need to have an E-wallet. Let me

Buy now pay later with a modern fintech twist

If you’ve paid for anything online recently, there’s a good chance that you’ve seen a new option “Buy Now Pay Later” on the checkout page. But what’s BNPL? You’ll find out everything about this new trend just about now. What is buy now, pay later?

Apple Pay [Later] keeps the Competitors at Bay

Apple Pay, Apple Card, Apple Cash, and more. Apple has clearly slithered into the fintech scene and it is on the lookout for a bigger fish. Because the company just introduced Apple Pay Later in the US. What we know so far Just like Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), Apple

Saving Without Compromising Your Lifestyle

Everyone talks about life-work balance, but no one talks about money-life balance. Do you scratch every fun activity in life to save money OR do you only live once? Two extremes that will likely leave you miserable in the end. But can we have the best of both worlds? We

Autism, Money, & Financial Inclusivity

April is Autism Awareness Month. A time to recognize the challenges autistic individuals face on a daily basis. Some of these challenges are financial challenges. We’re gonna explore some of these challenges from finding employment to navigating the financial system. 1. Marginalization For autistic individuals, financial inequality starts early

4 Ways to Slim Down Your Fitness Budget

As we give more focus to our mental health, we know that exercising impacts our mental health too. Another reason why yoga retreats, CrossFit, and the gym craze have been popular these past few years. But this could also put on some weight on our spending habits. So here are

Figuring Out Your Net Worth

Everyone keeps telling everyone that their value comes from within until money comes along and then your value is related to your net worth. “Net worth” You might have heard this term before especially when the big bucks are mentioned. Whether it’s Bill Gates, Sawiris, or you, everyone has

The FIRE Movement Explained

Normally when people hear the word fire, they either run in the opposite direction or hear Donald Trump’s voice! But now, people are running after FIRE. Well, the FIRE Movement at least. FIRE Movement? Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE). This movement is basically summed up as an insane saving

ETFs Explained

Investing could be a tricky path to walk. From fees to risks, flexibility, returns, yadda yadda yadda! Diversifying your investment portfolio is the #1 tip everyone is gonna give you, but how do you do that exactly? ETFs! What are they? How do they work? Are they any good? So

Nexta 101: What You Want to Know

So, you’re ready to take your finances to the next level. Of course, Nexta is your fintech of choice, duh! Exciting as it is, your head must be buzzing with questions on how to sign up to get your card and if it’s easy to link to freelancer’

Sustainable Development: The Way for Future But Where Are We?

The term “Sustainable Development” also known as “Global Goals” has been repeated a lot lately. There are entire ministries, bodies, and administrations in the public and private sectors responsible for the sustainable development file. But what is sustainable development and why is it our only way to the future? The

Fintech trends: ArtTech

I’m sure you’re wondering how art and fintech are related. At a first glance, it seems like an odd combination of “art” and “fintech”. However, let’s first discuss the concept of investing in art. Investing in Art The collection of art is one that dates back as

Simplifying Big Words: What’s a Super App?

While you are enjoying the sun on a Sahel beach, some tech ed won’t hurt. Today’s big word is Super Apps. And I promise this piece will be interesting and to the point so you can get back to your tanning. Let’s dive in. A Super App

Payment Gateway: What Happens After Checkout?

As a consumer, one of my favorite moments is pressing the checkout button, I could just feel the rush of endorphins and dopamine hitting me. For business owners, I assume it’s the same when they receive a payment. How does this process happen exactly? Maybe you have an online