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Crypto & Fiat Settlements in Africa: The Quidax Experience
2024-11-22T10:58:54.668+02:00
Over-The-Counter (OTC) trading is an emerging sector in Africa’s financial markets.
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Africa Crypto Surge Hits 189% as Youth Choose Telegram over Traditional Banking
2024-10-30T12:00:00.000+02:00
Bitget's research reveals unprecedented cryptocurrency adoption in emerging economies driven by Telegram usage.
Africa's crypto-themed groups have grown 189% since 2023, while Western markets lag behind.
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Binance Turns On Mobile Money Payments for Crypto in Six African Countries
2024-10-18T12:30:00.000+02:00
The service lets users in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, DRC, Togo, and Senegal buy crypto.
The new feature only allows buying options for users.
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Payments
“Our Focus Is on Solving Real Problems and Creating Sustainable Solutions:” Moniepoint VP
2024-06-27T17:00:51.698+02:00
Edidiong Uwemakpan on building financial bridges.
"We're Building Something for African Businesses."
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FinTech
Mastercard Joins Hands with Access Bank for Cross-Border Payments in Africa
2024-05-24T12:34:37.182+02:00
Cross-border remittances are vital for Africa, with a projected 2.5% growth expected in 2024.
Customers can now send and receive payments through various channels, including bank accounts, mobile wallets, cards, and cash.
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Payments
ACI and AFS Unite for 10 Years to Modernize Digital Payment Solutions
2024-04-01T12:23:28.913+02:00
AFS, regulated by Bahrain's Central Bank, serves over 60 clients in 20 countries.
ACI will provide the payments platform for secure, flexible transactions across various languages and currencies.
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Payments
Payments, Tech Tumult, and Africa's Digital Crossroads
2024-03-15T18:00:00.000+02:00
Opportunity knocks, but challenges loom.
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African Financial Industry - Trends and Future
2024-02-28T17:38:10.408+02:00
Several key trends are shaping the future of the African financial industry.
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MasterCard and KCB Bank Forge Alliance to Enhance Payment Systems across East Africa
2024-02-26T13:39:28.276+02:00
The collaboration aims to enhance cardholder experiences across Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
It facilitates e-commerce payments, cross-border remittances, QR, and Tap on phone solutions.
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FM-Events
Top Financial Events in Africa in 2024
2024-02-15T08:01:00.000+02:00
Keeping abreast of the top financial events in Africa for 2024 is imperative.
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FMAS:24 Website Now Live – Get Ready for the Premier Event in Africa
2024-02-13T12:33:19.274+02:00
Unlock the African continent in 2024 with FMAS:24!
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FM-Events
African Fintech Landscape: Upcoming Key Events and Conferences in 2024
2024-01-17T12:12:31.456+02:00
Fintech events and conferences hold a unique place in the African fintech landscape.
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CryptoCurrency
Namibia Repeals Crypto Ban with New Regulations for Exchanges
2023-07-26T08:48:51.173+02:00
The new law was added to the country Gazette last week.
It will mandate licensing of crypto exchanges.
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FinTech
Op-ed
Africa Has Hardly Scratched The Surface Of Digital Banking And Contactless Payments
2023-07-18T16:01:00.000+02:00
Revenues for domestic e-payments are expected to grow by 20 percent annually.
Global payments are set to grow by 7 percent per year until 2025.
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Pierre Raymond
Payments
The Impact of COVID-19 on Digital Payments and e-Commerce in Africa
2023-05-05T13:07:39.085+02:00
What does the future hold for e-Commerce in Africa?
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Payments
The Role of Partnerships and Collaborations in Driving Payment Innovation in Africa
2023-05-03T15:31:21.217+02:00
A deep dive into collaborations in the African Payments Sector.
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The Rise of Neobanks and How They Are Disrupting Traditional Banking in Africa
2023-05-03T12:40:56.255+02:00
How Neobanks are changing Africa's financial landscape.
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The Impact of Mobile Banking on Rural Communities in Africa
2023-05-02T13:48:13.198+02:00
Can Mobile Banking empower Rural Africa?
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Payments
How to Regulate the Payments Industry in Africa
2023-05-02T13:12:33.709+02:00
A complex but incredibly promising landscape.
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Analysis
Africa's Copy Trading Boom: True Adoption or a Passing Phase?
2023-05-02T09:59:46.641+02:00
Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are world leaders in Google Search data on copy trading.
Brokers report an increase of 300% in copy trading adoption over the last 24 months.
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Admirals Strengthens African Presence with New Offices in Nigeria
2023-05-01T17:10:21.097+02:00
The brokerage received a license in South Africa and Kenya last year.
Admirals posted a record year in 2022 with €69M in revenue.
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Payments
The Growth of Mobile Money in Africa and Its Impact on Traditional Banking Systems
2023-04-28T15:24:05.189+02:00
Understanding the mobile money revolution.
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Crowd Funding
The Rise of Alternative Lending and Crowdfunding Platforms in Africa
2023-04-20T17:03:45.039+02:00
Access to financial resources is getting much easier.
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Sandton – the Proud Home of FMAS:23
2023-04-19T14:45:27.863+02:00
Everything you need to know about Sandton ahead of FMAS:23.
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Payments
Overcoming Infrastructure and Adoption Challenges for Mobile Payments in Africa
2023-04-18T13:37:49.837+02:00
Can mobile payments be on their way out?
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