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AXIAN Gains Central Bank Approval to Launch Regulated Digital Finance Institution in Comoros

AXIAN has secured a Decentralized Digital Financial Institution (DFI) license from the Central Bank of Comoros, enabling the creation of a newly established regulated entity operating under

AfDB, UNDP launch $10bn AI initiative for Africa

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have launched an ambitious $10 billion project to support the adoption of

Airtel Africa Plots Mobile Money IPO, Starlink Boost, and Crypto Future

Airtel Africa has outlined its strategy across its 14 markets, which will include listing its mobile money unit, leveraging capacity from Starlink, and exploring intergrating

South Africa balances fintech innovation with financial stability

South Africa’s fintech sector has evolved from a niche disruptor into a pillar of the digital economy, fuelled by rapid digital adoption and entrepreneurial growth. Regulators are

6 Security Trends Shaping The Payments Ecosystem In 2026

As we begin 2026, one thing is clear: criminal networks are evolving faster than ever, and the global payments ecosystem must move even faster. At

Bank of Ghana and Securities and Exchange Commission Warn Against Unauthorised Stablecoin Advertising

The Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission have issued a joint public notice warning against the unauthorised advertising of virtual asset and stablecoin products across

Bank of Ireland UK fined £3.7 million for implementing anti-fraud tool 14 months too late

The Irish bank initiated CoP 14 months after the 31 October 2023 deadline. As a result, the safeguard was not applied to transactions involving more

Affinity Africa Partners with Cisco Foundation and FINCA Ventures to Expand Financial Inclusion

Affinity Africa, Ghana’s leading digital banking platform, has joined forces, for the second time, with the Cisco Foundation and FINCA Ventures through a program aimed at advancing financial resilience across Africa.

Ripple’s XRPL Expands as ORQO Launches Soil Yield Product for RLUSD

ORQO Group has expanded its Soil fintech platform to the XRP Ledger. The launch allows RLUSD stablecoin holders to earn asset-backed yield through compliant on-chain

Africa Leads the World in Stablecoin Spending, Nigeria and South Africa at the Forefront

Africa is emerging as one of the world’s most active stablecoin markets, with Nigeria and South Africa at the forefront of real-world usage, according to the

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