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Mastercard, in Collaboration with FNB, Launch a Cross-Border Payments Solution

FNB, in collaboration with Mastercard, today announced the launch of Globba™, a next-generation cross-border payments solution powered by Mastercard Move that simplifies and secures how South Africans

Rwanda, Tanzania Move Toward Instant Cross-Border Payments

Rwanda and Tanzania have begun technical discussions to link their national retail payment systems, paving the way for instant, low-cost cross-border money transfers in East

Kenya’s Startup Crash Makes Way for Japanese Capital and Climate Dominance

Moni Africa, a Nigerian fintech startup, has rebranded as Rank to enhance its mission to support small businesses in Africa. As part of the development, the YC-backed startup has

NIBSS executes first live transaction on national payment stack

The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System Plc (NIBSS) has successfully executed the first live transaction on the National Payment Stack (NPS). According to a statement dated

Bank of England proposes ownership limits in new stablecoin rules

The Bank of England has partly softened proposals for ownership restrictions on UK stablecoins as it pushes forwards with new rules for the cryptocurrency. On

Visa and Mastercard reportedly close to settlement on swipe fees

Visa and Mastercard have reportedly inched closer to reaching a settlement with US retailers that would see both payment companies reduce the fees charged to merchants. According to

Fintech Leaders Push for Unified African Virtual Asset Regulations

Ghana’s financial technology sector is calling for harmonized rules governing virtual assets across Africa to enable broader market access and operational efficiency. The appeal emerged

Gabon and Equatorial Guinea Strengthen Digital Cooperation with Border Infrastructure Visit

The Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation of Gabon conducted a high-level visit to Equatorial Guinea on 9 November 2025 to strengthen bilateral cooperation in

Agoda and JCB Enter Long-term Partnership to Enhance Travel and Payments in Asia

Digital travel platform Agoda and global payments brand from Japan, JCB International Co., Ltd. (JCB), today announced the start of a three-year partnership at the

Beware banks’ steep instant payment charges

Many account holders will be surprised to discover just how expensive an ‘instant payment’ or ‘real-time payment’ to another person at a different bank really

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