Africa Fintech Festival – Page 13 – Africa Fintech Network

Visa Launches Global Stablecoins Advisory Practice as Digital Payments Expand

Rabat – Visa has announced the launch of a new Stablecoins Advisory Practice, signaling a deeper push into blockchain-based payments as stablecoins gain traction across the global

How Swypt turns M-PESA payments into stablecoins without changing how Kenyans pay

In September, I met the Swypt team at ETHSafari in Kenya, a week-long Ethereum conference organised by Lisk, a blockchain platform that builds and supports decentralised applications,

Liberia Launches Inclusive Instant Payment System to Enable Real-Time Transfers

The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is set to officially launch the Inclusive Instant Payment System (IIPS) on December 16, 2025, marking a major milestone in the

Egypt Licenses Tpay to Enable Mobile Payments for Government Services

Mobile payments continue to strengthen financial inclusion across Africa. Millions of people hold mobile phones and mobile money accounts while lacking access to traditional bank

PayPal sets sights on Africa with 2026 wallet launch

PayPal has announced it is advancing plans to expand its presence in Africa through the launch of a new cross‑border digital wallet platform, scheduled for 2026.The

Ripple and Circle win approval to open as national trust banks

The greenlight from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) comes after the passage of the Genius Act, which President Trump signed in

Zambia Launches Online Passport Application and Payment System on ZamPortal

The Zambian government has officially launched an online passport application and payment system on ZamPortal, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey.

Access Bank Champions Africa’s Payment Integration, Stresses Importance of PAPSS

Access Bank showcased leadership in advancing cross-border payments at the inaugural Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) COWRY 2025 Participants Forum, held in Lagos, Nigeria.

Stable and Chipper Cash Collaborate to Boost Cross-Border Digital Payments in Africa

Stable, the Layer 1 blockchain network powered by USDT and designed to achieve seamless financial transactions through stablecoins, announced a partnership with Chipper Cash, one of Africa’s leading

Bank of England seeks input from businesses on digital pound

The central bank says the aim of the study is to provide insight into where a retail digital pound could add value to different businesses

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