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Regulated Blockchain: Foundation for an Effective and Efficient Financial Sector

The global financial landscape is at a crossroads. While digital financial services have brought convenience and accessibility, they have also introduced new challenges—ranging from regulatory uncertainty to inefficiencies in cross-border transactions to fraud risks, while still limiting affordability for many due to high costs. A groundbreaking whitepaper, Regulated Blockchain: Infrastructure for regulated DeFi: Foundation for…

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Mobile Money Surpasses Two Billion Registered Accounts and Over Half a Billion Monthly Active Users Globally

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Mobile money reached two significant milestones in 2024, surpassing two billion registered accounts and over half a billion active monthly users across the globe. The industry took 18 years to achieve one billion registered accounts and 250 million active users from 2001, but doubled in size in the following five years. This is according to…

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Africa Tech Summit London Announces 15 Ventures for the 2024 Investment Showcase at London Stock Exchange on June 7th

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Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will celebrate the eighth edition at the London Stock Exchange on June 7th, 2024, and is thrilled to announce the 15 tech ventures that will join the ATS Investment Showcase 2024. The ATS London Investment Showcase provides ventures with the opportunity to present their businesses to leading African tech investors, corporates,…

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MNT-Halan Named Most Innovative Financial Technology Company in Both Middle East and Africa in Global Finance Awards

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MNT-Halan, Egypt’s first unicorn and the country’s leading and fastest growing fintech ecosystem, has won Global Finance’s award for Most Innovative Financial Technology Company in the Middle East, and Most Innovative Financial Technology Company in Africa. The only company to win two awards out of the 18 winners, MNT-Halan appears alongside Revolut, the Bank of America,…

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Number of first-time crypto buyers in SA soars There was an increase of over 43% in the number of first-time crypto buyers in South Africa on Luno in March 2024. At the same time, Bitcoin posted a new all-time high and other cryptos rallied to multi-year highs. Says De Wit, “Research indicates that investors are open to crypto investments if recommended by financial advisors. Many advisors have seen a lack of regulation as a barrier to entry. With FSCA licensing, the asset class should attract the attention of more sophisticated investors that are offered professional and responsible advice.” Africa is primed to lead the decentralised revolution Crypto asset class about to take off in South Africa as the sector becomes licensed and regulated

FSCA Awards Licence to Luno, SA’s Largest Crypto Asset Service Provider

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South Africa’s largest and oldest crypto asset service provider, Luno, has secured a licence from the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) to operate as a financial services provider. Luno is the first dedicated crypto asset service provider in South Africa to be awarded its financial services provider licence following the FSCA’s declaration of crypto assets…

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blockchain technology has multiple use cases that could bring positive changes to various sectors on the African continent

Top Use Cases of Blockchain Technology in Africa

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Beyond all the hype, blockchain technology has multiple use cases that could bring positive changes to various sectors on the African continent. Some critics dismiss blockchain technology or reduce its application to only cryptocurrencies. However, the application of blockchain tech has evolved over the years with more attempts to create real-world impacts. In this article,…

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Top 5 African Web3 Projects To Keep An Eye on in 2024

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It’s almost 2024, and everyone is making projections into the new year. 2023 continued Africa’s study growth in the Web3 industry with more adoption and innovation. The list of African-owned or based Web3 projects continues to increase as various innovators find ways to use blockchain technology to fix some of the biggest issues on the…

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M-KOPA Expands to Ghana, Unlocking $10m in Credit for Customers

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M-KOPA, a leading African fintech platform, today announced the official launch of its flexible digital financing model in Ghana following a successful pilot phase. The strategic move to expand its operations makes Ghana the second West African country for the company, strengthening its Pan-African footprint to provide financial and digital inclusion for underbanked customers. The…

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Redefining International Payroll and Payments in Africa & Beyond.

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The year 2020 saw the world begin to adjust to living in a pandemic, with numerous global organisations switching to working either fully remotely or adopting a hybrid working system. Now workers consider office days requirements and work-from-home allowances before applying to companies or accepting jobs. According to some statistics, 58% of Americans work from…

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Turaco acquires MicroEnsure Ghana to deepen affordable insurance coverage across Africa

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Turaco, Africa’s leading tech-enabled affordable insurance company, today announced the acquisition of MicroEnsure Ghana, a pioneering microinsurance company from MIC Global. Under the deal, MicroEnsure will rebrand as Turaco Ghana and retain the expertise of the existing team and leadership. The acquisition is part of Turaco’s long-term vision to provide simple and accessible insurance to…

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