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
South African Fintech Startup Launches Instant Cashless Payments Platform for Tipped Workers
With cash becoming less common, workers such as petrol attendants, car guards, waiters, baristas, and caddies are finding themselves increasingly left out of everyday transactions.
ADIO Partners with YeePay to Boost Cross-Border Digital Payments Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and YeePay, a leading cross-border payments company, have partnered to establish YeePay’s regional headquarters and technology hub in Abu Dhabi. The new headquarters