A continent with diverse financial systems, facing unique challenges and opportunities in adopting cryptocurrency and digital financial ecosystems.
Africa is where crypto is happening now – Binance co-CEO
Africa is experiencing a rapid pace of crypto adoption, driven by practical applications of blockchain technology. Local developers are creating mobile-first financial tools to address currency volatility and expand access to financial services.
Bank Tech Company Appoints Paul Whelpton as CEO
Paul Whelpton has been appointed as the new CEO of JUMO. Whelpton succeeds Andrew Watkins-Ball, the founder and previous CEO.
Divest Launches V3, Expands Beyond Crypto-to-Cash to Build a Smarter Way to Move Money Across Africa
Divest announces the launch of Divest V3, expanding its mission beyond crypto off-ramping. The new platform integrates Money Exchange for cash transfers and Crypto-to-Cash conversions.
“The crypto ban that made us stronger”: Day 1-1000 of Yellow Card
Chris Maurice's journey to Nigeria began in 2018 with a $90 remittance fee that sparked his interest in creating a better financial solution. Yellow Card launched in Nigeria in 2019, initially intending to create a remittance app but pivoted to building infrastructure for international payments.
Verto Launches API-first Atlas Suite to Simplify Cross-Border Payments
Verto launched The Atlas Suite, designed to simplify global payments for fintechs and online marketplaces. Atlas provides businesses with instant access to local accounts and deep FX liquidity across 49 currencies.
