Global

Global: U.S. Senate Votes to Repeal CFPB Oversight of Big Tech Payment Platforms

The U.S. Senate has voted to overturn a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that would have extended regulatory oversight to major Big ...

By Regtech Africa2 days ago0

Fintech

Global: Santander and Amazon Launch Visa Credit Card in Austria with Cashback Rewards

Amazon and Santander have introduced a new Visa credit card in Austria, offering cashback rewards for purchases on Amazon.de and other retail platforms. ...

By Regtech Africa2 days ago0

Fintech

Global: Mexican Digital Bank Plata Secures $160M in Series A, Hits Unicorn Status

Less than two years after its launch, Mexican digital bank Plata has secured $160 million in a Series A funding round, propelling its ...

By Regtech Africa2 days ago0

Fintech

PayNation Unveils Crypto-Payment Portal to Streamline B2B Transactions

PayNation has officially launched its Crypto-Payment Portal, a new solution designed to enhance B2B payments by leveraging the speed, security, and transparency of ...

By Regtech Africa2 days ago0

South Africa to Raise VAT to 16% by 2026 to Strengthen Revenue Generation

Fintech

RedotPay Secures $40 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Crypto Payment Solutions

RedotPay has successfully raised $40 million in a Series A funding round to accelerate the expansion of its cryptocurrency payment platform. The company ...

By Regtech Africa2 days ago0

Regulatory

South Africa to Raise VAT to 16% by 2026 to Strengthen Revenue Generation

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has announced a phased increase in the country’s value-added tax (VAT), outlining the measure during his 2025 ...

By Regtech Africa2 days ago0

Nigeria

Nigeria: Access Bank’s Africa Trade Conference Paves the Way for Enhanced Intra-African Commerce

Access Bank PLC successfully hosted the inaugural Africa Trade Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, and trade experts ...

By Regtech Africa2 days ago0

Fintech

Visa to Introduce Tokenization and Digital Wallet Features for Fleet Cards

Visa is set to enhance its Fleet card offerings by integrating tokenization and mobile wallet provisioning, enabling issuers and FinTechs to securely embed ...

By Regtech Africa3 days ago0

Nilos Expands into West Africa to Transform Cross-Border B2B Payments

Innovation

South Africa to Scrap Luxury Tax on Smartphones to Promote Digital Inclusion

In a bid to make smartphones more affordable for low-income households, the South African government has announced plans to eliminate the luxury excise ...

By Regtech Africa3 days ago0

Africa

Nilos Expands into West Africa to Transform Cross-Border B2B Payments

Global B2B payment platform Nilos is expanding its footprint into West Africa, targeting Ivory Coast, Senegal, Benin, and Togo. This strategic move aims ...

By Regtech Africa3 days ago0