LemFi wins UK approval to acquire investment platform Wealth8
The Nigerian-founded fintech is adding investment services after building a migrant-focused platform spanning remittances, savings...
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By Ingrid Halvorsen 1 month agoInfinite and Sardine connect compliance and risk tools for stablecoin firms
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