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2025 RECAP | The Nigerian Fintech Sector Expanded 70% in 2025, Says the Central Bank of Nigeria

The Nigeria financial technology industry expanded by an impressive 70 per cent in 2025, even as global economic conditions remained tough, the Central Bank of

South Africa launches its first rand-pegged stablecoin, Zaru

South Africa has entered the digital-currency era with the launch of Zaru, the country’s first institutional-grade stablecoin pegged to the rand. The launch marks a

Foluke Alakija: Empowering Women Through Inclusive and Digital-first Banking

Empowering women through inclusive, digital-first banking, whilst being open to everyone. Foluke Alakija is a Founder & Managing Director, Mayden Microfinance Bank, created to redefine

Ripple Prime Adds Hyperliquid to Institutional DeFi Access

Ripple is extending its institutional trading infrastructure into decentralized finance with a new integration that connects its prime brokerage platform to an onchain derivatives venue,

Riyadh Air and Mastercard Forge Landmark Alliance to Redefine Global Travel Payments

Riyadh Air and Mastercard unveiled a bold strategic alliance that brings together payments, travel and technology to reshape how people and businesses experience global travel. With no legacy

UWallet and Mastercard Unveil Digital Payment Solutions to Boost Financial Inclusion in Jordan

UWallet and Mastercard are introducing a suite of innovative solutions designed to empower micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), travelers, and e-commerce shoppers in Jordan. Additionally, UWallet will

KuvarPay targets Africa’s cross-border payments gap with crypto

African businesses struggling with slow, costly cross-border payments may find a new outlet in cryptocurrencies, as Lagos-based KuvarPay launches a payments platform that allows merchants

Onafriq and PAPSS Launch Africa’s First Instant Naira Wallet Payments from Nigeria to Ghana

Onafriq Nigeria Payments Ltd, a CBN-licensed payment service provider, partners with The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) to pilot the continent’s first wallet-based outbound payments from Nigeria

Finance platform LemFi launches remittance services in Australia as global expansion continues

LemFi, the global financial platform built for the underserved, is launching its remittance services in Australia after receiving approval from the country’s financial services regulatory

Why Euronet Spent US$248M on the Technology Powering the Apple Card

Mention Euronet, and you’re likely to picture its iconic blue and yellow ATMs. They’re a global staple, found anywhere, from transport hubs to high-traffic retail locations.

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