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Digital Payment Update - Open Banking Fuels Fintech Surge in the Middle East
Recent developments in digital payment integration highlight the transformative impact of Open Banking in the Middle East, as detailed in a new white paper by TPAY MOBILE. The document emphasizes how innovative financial technologies, coupled with updated licensing and increased investment, are spurring rapid fintech growth in the region. Despite relatively lower valuations compared to Western markets, the Middle East's strategic position and Open Banking's potential to create seamless digital experiences present significant profit opportunities. These changes are contributing to the expected global increase in digital payment adoption, with digital wallet users projected to reach over 5.2 billion by 2026.
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"tpay Releases White Paper on the Transformative Power of Open Banking Across the Middle East" from TPAY MOBILE on GlobeNewswire (published 11 June 2025)
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