Global
Retail-focused Singaporean CBDC to hedge against privately issued stablecoins
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has ramped up efforts to research and develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for retail use ...
Global
Digital Currencies to Be Considered as Legal Tender: European Central Bank
Foreign CBDCs are most likely going to be considered legal tender by European Central Bank Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) developed by foreign ...
Innovation
Nigeria: First Bank Unveils Fully Automated Self Service Branch
First Bank of Nigeria Limited, has announced the launch of its fully automated branch, called the FirstBank Digital Experience Centre. The bank in ...
Innovation
Kenya adopts the community networks licensing framework
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) formulated a Licensing and Shared Spectrum Framework for Community Networks, with contributions from KICTANet, the entire community, and ...
Global
RedCloud Announces Expansion of its Open Commerce Marketplace
First frictionless platform developed to solve the global supply chain problem RedCloud (www.RedCloudtechnology.com) has announced the availability of its open commerce platform, a ...
Innovation
DP World Launches E-Commerce Platform DUBUY.com in Kenya
The wholesale platform brings efficient, reliable B2B eCommerce to Kenya, enabling market access for businesses of all sizes Backed by leading global logistics ...
Global
Unlimint set to launch eCommerce platform, increase global digital presence
Global fintech company, Unlimint has announced plans to launch its own eCommerce platform for businessmen who want to increase their global digital presence ...
Global
Mastercard Partners with Leading Digital Currency Companies Across Asia Pacific to Launch the Region’s First Crypto-Linked Payment Cards
The trio of partnerships with Amber, Bitkub and CoinJar make it easier for consumers and corporates to spend cryptocurrency on physical or digital ...
Innovation
Zimbabwe may be the next country to embrace Bitcoin as legal tender
Zimbabwe is currently engaged in consultations regarding growing interest in crypto and the potential risks. Zimbabwe has been paying attention to the increasing ...
Global
Visa’s Cybersource joins IATA’s Financial Gateway
US-based Cybersource, Visa’s global payment and fraud management platform has partnered with IATA’s (International Air Transport Association) Financial Gateway to improve airline payment efficiency. The ...