Ecobank & Nium to Unlock Real-Time Cross-Border Payments for African Markets
Collaboration with Nium will allow Ecobank’s 32 million customers to access faster and more efficient international transactions without complex integrations.
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Mastercard Expands Product Express Platform for Card Issuance
Mastercard is expanding its Product Express platform across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, North America, and additional markets in Latin America, enabling fintechs to launch card programs with speed, simplicity, and full transparency.
Vodafone and Google Deepen Strategic Partnership to Expand GenAI Services Across Europe and Africa
Vodafone will expand access to Google’s AI-powered Pixel devices with its fast 5G network and offer Google One AI Premium subscription plans, which include Gemini Advanced, in select territories by 2025.
Mastercard and KaiOS to Deliver Affordable Payment Acceptance Devices to African SMEs
Mastercard latest collaboration aims to enable businesses to leverage digital tools more easily, promoting financial inclusion by using affordable mobile devices powered by KaiOS.
JPMorgan Seeks to Expand in Africa and Scandinavia
JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, is currently stepping up efforts to expand its business globally, intending to form an enhanced presence outside the domestic market.
Yellow Card & Fireblocks to Streamline Cross-Border Payments in Africa
Pan-African fintech and stablecoin platform Yellow Card integrates Fireblocks wallet to improve cross-border transactions for both businesses and individuals in Africa.
Leading Fintech Companies in Tanzania
Tanzania’s fintech sector is experiencing a rapid advancement, driven by a combination of increasing mobile phone penetration, the introduction of innovative financial tools, and a regulatory environment that is supportive of these endeavors.
Africa’s Participation in Global Blockchain VC Deals Hits New Record
Africa’s emerging influence in the global blockchain industry is reflected in the continent’s highest-ever share of blockchain venture capital (VC) rounds on record.
VC Breega Hits First Close of $75 Million Africa Fund
The Paris-based venture capital firm Breega is setting up a $75 billion fund to invest in early-stage startups in Africa.
Ethiopia Intends to Allow Foreign Lenders to Acquire Local Banks
Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has approved a bill according to which foreign financial institutions are granted the right to acquire stakes in the banks of this African country.
Mastercard and African Development Bank Group Collaborate to Provide Digital Identities
Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group have formed an alliance to provide access to critical services to 100 million people and businesses in Africa.
OpenseedVC Reaches First Close of $10m Fund for Early Stage Startups across Africa and Europe
Female-led OpenseedVC has reached the first close of its $10 million angel-style early-stage fund, hoping to reach the final close within a year.
Norrsken22 Bets on Africa’s Fintech Boom
African technology companies and startups are becoming increasingly attractive to international investors, which is why ignoring them falls into the category of inappropriate and short-sighted decisions.
Ethiopian Eco Startup Kubik Gets Fresh Funding for Pan-African Growth
Kubik is turning plastic waste into eco-friendly interlocking building materials like bricks, columns, beams and jambs.
Why Is Crypto Betting Growing in Africa?
With over 1.2 billion citizens, the African continent is seeing quick growth in both cryptocurrency services and online betting resources. When two of these segments collide, crypto betting emerges as a new popular way for African gamblers to earn money and test their luck.
Where to Buy Crypto in Nigeria 2024
One of the world’s most crypto-keen countries, Nigeria offers its citizens a vast choice of cryptocurrency trading platforms. This article will help you navigate the complex landscape of cryptocurrency companies and startups operating in Nigeria and choose the best service provider according to your needs.
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