A pan-African crypto exchange providing fiat on-ramps for various currencies, including the Nigerian naira.
Africa’s Startup Funding Rebounds to $455m in August 2026, Driven by Mega Deals
31 African startups secured funding rounds of $100,000 or more, raising a combined $455 million in August 2026. August's funding total was a significant rebound from July's $102 million, surpassing the previous 12-month monthly average of $220 million.
Yasemin Bedir takes Mastercard’s EEMEA helm as mobile money and fintech reshape African payments
Yasemin Bedir has been appointed as President of Mastercard's EEMEA region, effective September 1, 2026. Bedir succeeds Dimitrios Dosis, who is now the Chief Commercial Payments Officer.
Global crypto firms are lining up as Kenya’s new licensing framework takes hold
Several global and African digital asset companies, including Binance and Yellow Card, plan to apply for licenses under Kenya's new framework. The regulations established the country's first comprehensive licensing regime for virtual asset businesses.
Yellow Card Secures $40 Million in Strategic Funding to Further Global Expansion
Yellow Card closed a $40 million strategic funding round with investments from SC Ventures, Sony Innovation Fund, and others. The funding will scale Global USD Accounts, enhancing dollar account services for businesses.
Flutterwave Gets Investment From Circle Ventures To Help Fix Africa’s Payment Delays
Flutterwave receives a strategic investment from Circle Ventures. The investment aims to embed USDC settlement into existing payment systems.
