FinTech
Naija fintech Kora don launch "One Rail" to help African businesses easily collect and convert stablecoins (USDT/USDC) to local currency without crypto stress. Dis new package go end di wahala, delay, and high cost of normal cross-border bank transfers, making digital dollar payments fast and cheap for merchants.
Kenya dey propose new law wey go allow im central bank take control of payment companies wey fail to meet their financial obligations, violate regulations, or threaten financial stability, with the aim of protecting customers and the wider financial system. The proposed law also plans to create a clearer registration and licensing framework for fintech startups, potentially opening more opportunities for new players beyond the banks and telecom companies wey currently dominate Kenya payment industry.
Another market, another licence. The payments giant still dey move while others still dey write press release.
Instant cross-border payout don finally become real. But payroll department never move one inch.
Payments carry the lion share of venture money again. See why investors dey always come back, and wetin go change next.
Cashback, free transfer and billboards wey dey shout. Who dey really win?
African payment companies don dey build for diaspora and beyond.