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Africa’s Stablecoin Boom Is Transforming Finance Faster Than Regulators Expected

Stablecoins are rapidly becoming one of the most influential forces in Africa’s financial system, as businesses, freelancers, and everyday consumers increasingly turn to digital dollar-based assets for payments, savings, and...
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Standard Chartered Moves to Offload East Africa Headquarters in Strategic Shift

Standard Chartered is reportedly preparing to sell its East African regional headquarters in Nairobi, marking another step in its ongoing restructuring strategy across the continent. The move reflects a broader...
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OPay Targets $4 Billion Valuation in Planned U.S. IPO

OPay is reportedly preparing to enter the public markets in the United States, with ambitions of achieving a valuation of roughly $4 billion. According to a Bloomberg report published Friday,...
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MoneyGram and Stellar Deepen Alliance with Expanded Stablecoin Remittance Services in Latin America

Global payments company MoneyGram International and blockchain network Stellar Development Foundation have reinforced their long-standing collaboration, announcing a major expansion of stablecoin-powered services across Latin America (LATAM). The move marks...
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The World’s Largest Tech Show Brand, GITEX, Unveils Expansion into Kenya with Inaugural 2026 Edition Set to Unlock US$2.4 Billion AI-Driven Economic Potential 

Ai Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya to debut as East Africa’s largest AI and innovation ecosystem event from 19–21 May 2026 in Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya – 22 May 2025: As...
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Google and Mastercard Back FIDO Alliance Push for AI Commerce Standards

The race to define how artificial intelligence agents will safely handle online transactions is accelerating, with major tech and payments firms stepping in to shape the rules. Google and Mastercard...
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Kenya’s Central Bank Moves to Build Crypto Oversight Team Ahead of New Regulations

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is stepping up preparations for the regulation of digital assets by recruiting professionals to manage licensing and compliance for virtual asset service providers (VASPs)....
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MTN Nigeria Investors Set to Decide on Fintech Business Separation

Shareholders of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc are preparing to vote on a major corporate restructuring that could reshape the company’s future growth strategy. The decision, scheduled for Thursday during its...
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Nigeria Blockchain & AI Week 2026 (6th Edition) Announced: Powering Africa’s Trillion-Dollar Digital Future

The countdown has officially begun for the 6th Edition of Nigeria Blockchain & AI Week 2026, Africa’s most influential gathering at the intersection of Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Fintech. Hosted...
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South Africa’s AI Policy Misstep Sparks National Debate

On April 2, South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) released a draft artificial intelligence policy for public consultation. The proposal aimed to outline how the country plans...
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