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Flutterwave has obtained an Enhanced Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana, enabling it to offer diverse payment services in the country. This expansion taps into Ghana's growing digital payments market, enhancing payment processes for businesses and promoting economic growth.

CV Labs partners with Polygon to connect African startups to its ecosystem, aiming to enhance blockchain development on the continent. They intend to support businesses, engage with governments, and promote entrepreneurship while leveraging blockchain for transparency and efficiency.

The compliant Nigerian Naira stablecoin, cNGN, is now live on licensed exchanges. Launched in February 2025, it is Africa’s first regulated stablecoin, ensuring trade efficiency and interoperability while adhering to Nigerian SEC regulations.

The job requires a senior leader with 8 years in financial services, knowledge of Kenyan regulations, strong P&L management skills, and team-building experience. Responsibilities focus on market entry, compliance, growth strategy, and stakeholder relations in Kenya.

PayCrest، شركة نيجيرية للعملة المستقرة، جمعت 404,000 دولار في جولة تمويل ما قبل البذرة مع انتقالها من مرحلة التجربة إلى التنفيذ على نطاق الإنتاج.
جذبت الجولة مشاركة من:
Hashed Emergent
StarkWare
LAVA
Microtraction، و
Sunny Side Venture Partners،
إلى جانب شركة أخرى لم يُذكر اسمها.

Omnisient, a South African fintech startup, secured a $7.5 million investment from Arise to enhance its privacy-preserving data platform, fostering financial inclusion by aiding credit assessments for underserved individuals.

The Plateau State government in Nigeria has partnered with the Algorand Foundation to explore blockchain technology applications, aiming for increased efficiency and economic opportunities. Initiatives will include pilot programs and workshops to educate software developers and creatives.

Google Play's updated policy mandates crypto app developers targeting South Africa to prove compliance with local regulations, including registration with the FIC and adherence to AML/KYC standards. Failure to comply may lead to the removal of apps from the platform.

Safaricom's M-PESA platform reached 34 million users in Kenya, marking a 1.5% growth in one month due to increased developer integrations and new financial products like M-PESA Ratiba. The company aims for 100,000 developers by 2025 amidst rising competition.

At Flutterwave, from day one we set out with a singular mission: to connect Africa to the world and the world back to Africa. We believed that cross-border payments shouldn’t be a headache. They should be seamless. They should empower multinationals to expand across emerging markets. They should