Payments-focused blockchain network Ripple is expanding its presence in the African market by partnering with Absa Bank, one of South Africa’s largest financial institutions, to offer institutional-grade digital […]
Ripple Teams Up with Absa Bank to Provide Digital Asset Custody in Africa
Ripple and Absa Bank have forged a partnership to establish digital asset custody services within Africa, marking Ripple’s first foray into the continent’s burgeoning market. This strategic alliance […]
Ripple Expands Crypto Custody Services to Africa with Absa Partnership
Ripple and Absa Bank have forged a strategic alliance to expand digital asset custody services across Africa. This partnership, announced in a joint statement from both companies, underscores […]
Ripple Teams Up with Absa Bank for Digital Asset Custody in South Africa
Ripple has forged a strategic alliance with Absa Bank, a leading financial institution in South Africa, to offer digital asset custody services. This partnership will empower Absa’s clients […]
Ripple Teams Up with Absa Bank to Bring Institutional-Grade Digital Asset Custody to Africa
Ripple has entered a significant partnership with Absa Bank, one of Africa’s leading financial institutions, to launch institutional-grade digital asset custody services in the region. This collaboration will […]
Kenya Enacts Regulatory Framework for Virtual Asset Trading Platforms
Kenya has implemented a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets, granting oversight to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Capital Markets Authority (CMA). This […]
Kenya Parliament Approves First Crypto Regulatory Bill: A Step Towards Financial Sector Development
Kenya’s parliament has passed a crucial legislation, paving the way for the country to become a leader in the regulation of digital assets. The Virtual Asset Service Provider […]
Why Nigerian Fintechs are Targeting Francophone Africa
Nigeria’s thriving fintech sector is expanding its reach beyond its borders, targeting the vibrant Francophone markets of West and Central Africa. Driven by high youth demographics, rising mobile […]
Canal+ Acquires MultiChoice for $3.17 Billion: A Landmark Deal in African Media
MultiChoice, a leading media company in Africa, has been acquired by Canal+, France’s entertainment giant, for $3.17 billion in a landmark deal that marks the end of an […]
Will Technology Bridge the Digital Divide for Young People in Africa?
In July 2025, a pivotal event took place in Calabar, Nigeria: The Nigerian Communications Satellite Ltd. (NigComSat) hosted a five-day VSAT training program. This program aimed to train […]
A Deep Dive into African Fintech: Top 10 Companies by Funding
African fintech is driving financial inclusion and innovation across the continent. This sector has witnessed explosive growth, fueled by increasing demand for digital payment solutions. As a result, […]
Olayinka Omoniyi: The ‘Onionsman’ Building Africa’s Web3 Future
Olayinka Omoniyi, better known as the ‘Onionsman’, is carving a path for Africa’s web3 future. Growing up in Nigeria, he honed his skills from tinkering with computers to […]
African Startups Raise $140 Million in September 2025
Venture capital investment into African startups surged in September, reaching a total of $140 million, according to data from Africa the Big Deal. This represents a significant jump […]
Building Trust: The Secret to Success in African Fintech
When starting work on fintech products in Africa, I initially focused on technical hurdles like payments and integrations. However, the biggest challenge proved to be trust. 🤯 People […]
Uganda Launches CBDC Pilot; Kenyan Crypto Bill Advances
Uganda has launched a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot program as part of its broader initiative to tokenize real-world assets. This comes alongside Kenya’s progress towards enacting […]