A continent with diverse financial systems, facing unique challenges and opportunities in adopting cryptocurrency and digital financial ecosystems.
“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.
Lisk launches $15M fund to back Web3 startups in Africa, Asia
Lisk has unveiled a $15 million fund to invest in Web3 founders across Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The fund marks Lisk’s first direct capital deployment into startups, building on previous funding efforts.
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.
