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Banco Macro has purchased a 50% stake in Banco Sáenz to bolster its digital expansion strategy in the Argentine financial sector.

The Greek Minister of Labor announced the expansion of the digital work card to new sectors, increasing protections for workers.

Moisés Chaves, president of Bankaool, emphasizes the need for Mexican banks to transition to digital systems amid various sector challenges.

Banamex plans to enhance its competitiveness in the Mexican banking sector by focusing on digital user experiences and technology investment by 2026.

The digital banking sector in Mexico is growing, with new players entering the market to promote financial inclusion and improve customer experience.

Nigeria's digital finance sector has seen approximately $96 billion in cryptocurrency transactions, indicating the need for stronger regulatory oversight, as highlighted by the SEC's Director-General.

Ekiti State plans to enhance healthcare services through digitalisation aimed at improving service delivery and outcomes in the health sector.

Personal Tech showcased solutions for agriculture focusing on enhanced connectivity, real-time monitoring, and IoT to drive digital transformation in the sector.

The implementation of age verification under Brazil's ECA Digital law will not be immediate and may take months, with the government currently drafting a regulatory decree.

DiDi is boosting female participation in Mexico's digital mobility sector, seeing significant growth in the number of female drivers and delivery personnel.

The annual Forbes list of billionaires in 2026 reveals significant insights into the current global economy, highlighting the dominance of the tech sector.

Barclays Mexico's CEO, Raúl Martínez-Ostos, emphasizes the need for the banking sector to engage more actively in addressing the country's development challenges.

Financial inclusion is low in Mexico, presenting growth opportunities for banks to integrate more people into the formal banking system, according to Felipe García of Santander Mexico.

PalmPay Nigeria is empowering women in the fintech sector through its Purple Women initiative, aimed at enhancing their digital and leadership skills.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has launched its first Regulator/FinTech Clinic to enhance collaboration with the FinTech sector and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

The Mexican Banking Association emphasizes the importance of responsibility for new entrants in the banking sector amid increasing competition and regulatory scrutiny.

A new cooperation memorandum for 2026 has been signed between Greece's Ministries of Digital Governance and Interior, EKDDA, and Microsoft to enhance public sector digital skills and technology utilization in public administration.

The Nigerian Federal Government and the private sector are collaborating to enhance data protection and privacy standards through a signed Memorandum of Understanding.

The CEO of Crystal Finance discusses how digital lending and retail funding will significantly influence Nigeria's finance sector over the next five years.

Alter Ego Media has acquired a 50.1% stake in MORE.GR, the leading digital ticketing platform in Greece and Cyprus, marking a significant step in its strategic plan for expansion in the Live Entertainment sector.

Stefan Möller, CEO of Klar, emphasizes the importance of attracting new users to the digital banking sector to demonstrate the success of their offerings, particularly focusing on the consumer and SME sectors.

Mexico is leveraging AI and digitalization to transform its financial sector, focusing on innovative platforms that improve decision-making and efficiency in credit distribution.

The article discusses the dominance of Google and Apple in the mobile phone sector and the challenges users face in escaping their integrated systems.

Huawei and several African operators launched the 'Northern Africa Digital Operation Transformation Pioneer Club 2.0' during the Operations Transformation Forum in Barcelona, focusing on digital transformation in the telecom sector.

Traditional banks are increasingly focusing on consolidating their digital strategy to adapt to technological trends and user needs.

A marketing strategist warns that the entertainment industry is experiencing a creativity crisis due to brands prioritizing visibility over originality.

Carlo De Ruvo, President of Confetra, emphasizes the importance of logistics in Italy's economy, urging investments in infrastructure and innovation at the Confederation's 80th anniversary assembly.

Opposition parties in Italy are criticizing the government for failing to regulate the digital platform job sector, highlighting exploitation cases like those of Glovo and Deliveroo.

Cusano Media Group has unveiled a new logo and completely revamped website amidst profound transformations in the publishing sector, highlighting its growth and focus on digital innovation.

The gambling sector in Italy is experiencing steady growth, driven by both physical venues and a substantial increase in digital platforms as of January 2026.

Latvia's e-health system experienced temporary downtime on Monday due to technical issues, which were promptly resolved within an hour by the Latvian Digital Health Center.

A significant tax scam in the Indian restaurant sector has been uncovered, revealing hidden turnovers amounting to approximately 70,000 crores since 2019-20, as disclosed by the Income Tax Department's investigation.

Plata has been authorized by the CNBV to operate in the Mexican banking sector, marking a significant advancement in digital banking.

A report indicates that 71% of Nigerians feel that in-app support on banking applications is ineffective, revealing significant usability issues in the digital finance sector.

The 38th Thessaloniki Insurance Conference highlighted the crucial role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the sustainability of health insurance in Greece and globally, while emphasizing that it will not replace insurance intermediaries.

India is hosting the fourth summit on artificial intelligence in New Delhi, aiming to shift the digital power dynamics globally and reduce the traditional monopoly held by the US, China, and Japan in shaping the regulations of this vital sector.

South Africa's government is increasingly utilizing digital tools to enhance public program evaluation and performance monitoring as part of its public-sector reforms.

BBVA Mexico has partnered with the Mexican Association of Travel Agencies to enhance digitalization and financing for 500 travel agencies in Mexico.

Greece's new Digital Customer Registry expands into the events sector to enhance tax oversight and combat tax evasion.

The Nigerian government is urging private-sector collaboration to address the digital divide in broadband access across the country.

The Greek Association of Information Technology and Communications Enterprises (SEPE) expresses deep sorrow over the loss of Gerasimos Georgiardos, a pivotal figure in the digital technology industry.

The article discusses concerns in Europe regarding the dominance of Visa and MasterCard in the payment sector and explores the potential emergence of a digital euro as a solution.

Korea's Chief Negotiator reiterated the commitment to implement non-tariff agreements during trade talks with U.S. representatives, amidst tensions over compliance and tariffs.

A recent study by Moniepoint reveals that digital payments now comprise 43% of fuel transactions in Nigeria's oil sector, highlighting a significant move away from cash.

The chief of Indonesia's telecommunications sector emphasizes the need for digital sovereignty and localization in the face of increasing competition between Chinese and American AI providers.

The Greek IT sector is aggressively pursuing acquisitions and consolidations in 2026 to strengthen its position, particularly in the enterprise software market.

Nikos V. Vardinogiannis is advancing in 2026 to establish a significant player in the IT and digital transformation sector with prominent business partners in Greece.

Cypriot Hyperion Systems Engineering aims to strengthen its presence in the Greek market by focusing on projects related to operational and technical processes in the hydrocarbon industry and energy infrastructure.

Digital security threats pose significant challenges to the Polish energy sector during this winter season.

This article discusses how digital threats pose significant challenges to Poland's energy sector during the winter months.