Fintech
Belvo Secures $15M to Scale Open Finance Infrastructure Across Latin America
In a significant boost to Latin America’s financial innovation ecosystem, Mexico City-based Open Finance API platform Belvo has secured $15 million in funding, ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Wema Bank Launches N150 Billion Rights Issue to Strengthen Capital Base and Drive Digital Expansion
Wema Bank PLC has unveiled a significant capital raising initiative, launching a N150 billion Rights Issue as part of its strategy to meet ...
Fintech
Nigeria: OPay’s Valuation Rises to $2.75 Billion Amid Global Fintech Slowdown
Amid a sharp contraction in global venture capital funding, Africa-focused fintech giant OPay has defied the odds, reaching a valuation of $2.75 billion, ...
Fintech
Nigeria: SEC Clamps Down on Unlicensed Digital Platforms as CBEX Collapse Exposes N1.3tn Ponzi Fraud
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sounded a stern warning to investors, declaring that any digital asset or investment platform not registered ...
Fintech
Nigeria’s SEC Halts New Crypto Licences Amid Extended Due Diligence Measures
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused the issuance of new provisional licences under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), citing the ...
Fintech
Kenya Approves Access Bank’s Acquisition of National Bank, Signaling Shift in Regional Financial Dynamics
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Treasury have formally approved the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) by ...
Fintech
Global: Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Regulatory-Backed Collateral Mirroring Programe for Institutional Crypto Trading
In a strategic move to enhance trust, transparency, and capital efficiency in digital asset markets, Standard Chartered has partnered with global crypto exchange ...
Fintech
Nigeria: Senate Committee Partners with Kuda to Boost Compliance and Transparency in Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem
Nigeria’s financial system is grappling with major compliance challenges, underscored by the revelation of over ₦3.4 trillion in financial infractions across federal Ministries, ...
Fintech
Global: Revolut Set to Launch U.K. Stock Trading as It Expands Regulatory Footprint and Investment Services
Revolut is preparing to introduce U.K.-listed stocks to its trading platform in the coming days, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts ...
Fintech
Morocco sets the stage for Africa’s digital future ahead of continental launchpad event for innovation, AI and digital leadership in Marrakech
Rabat, Morocco – 9 April, 2025: Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues ...