Bengaluru to host fintech hackathon with ₹2 crore prize pool
Teams will build solutions for cross-border payments, insurance and regulatory reporting under the guidance of financial institutions.
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Meghana GowdaBengaluru · Published 26 Sept 2026, 09:20 am IST · 1 min read
Bengaluru: Bengaluru to host fintech hackathon with ₹2 crore prize pool. (DBNEWS photo)
Bengaluru: Teams will build solutions for cross-border payments, insurance and regulatory reporting under the guidance of financial institutions.
Industry executives said adoption has been strongest among first-time users in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, including several in Karnataka.
The company said it will expand the service in phases, with language support and accessibility features added based on user feedback.
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Technology in India is no longer about the metros. Some of the most interesting use-cases are emerging from smaller cities, a Bengaluru-based founder said.
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Cybersecurity experts, however, urged users to update their devices regularly and avoid clicking on unverified links.
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