Why Egypt Is Plugging Fintechs Directly Into the State Tax Grid
Egypt has long been known as a bureaucratic heavyweight in the Middle East, but its Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) is attempting to shed that reputation. On January
Sterling Bank Joins Thunes to Simplify Diaspora Payments into Nigeria
With an estimated 17 million Nigerians living and working abroad, demand for fast, transparent, and dependable financial connections to home has never been greater. Thunes today
Mukuru Partners with Travelex to Expand Cash Payouts Across South Africa
Mukuru, a leading next-generation financial services platform, has partnered with Travelex, a market leader in foreign exchange services, to expand cash payout options for remittance customers across South
Digital Euro’s Future Unclear as Key Vote Approaches
A vote on the digital euro could come within the first half of 2026. However, it’s not clear whether the project will win the backing
Financial Inclusion: Mobile Money Continues to Drive GDP Growth
Mobile money is transforming economies in Africa, driving growth and expanding access to financial services. By 2022, 28% of adults in Sub-Saharan Africa had mobile money
Cross-Border Payments Company Announced a New Payment Collection Method for Businesses & Fintechs
In today’s global economy, most businesses struggle under the high fees and dominance of the Card Schemes (Visa, Mastercard, etc.). Neema, a global cross-border payments
Visa Says Better Onboarding Decides Who Wins the Digital Wallet
Digital credentials are reshaping payments as consumers gravitate toward payment methods that work instantly, securely and consistently across channels. That shift is creating a dynamic
Flutterwave buys Nigeria’s Mono in rare African fintech exit
Africa’s largest fintech company, Flutterwave, has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million, according to people familiar with
Deutsche Bank launches Wero for more simple and sovereign digital payments in Europe
Effective immediately, Deutsche Bank and Postbank are offering their clients the full range of functions of the new digital payment app Wero. Since the beginning
Standard Bank Group Joins China’s Cross-Border Payment System
The system enables cross-border payments in Chinese Renminbi, reducing transaction friction and accelerating settlement times. It provides an alternative to the global SWIFT network for