Ethiopia digitalizes gov’t services; Nigeria goes paperless
Ethiopia’s digital revolution is supported by new data centers, better Internet access, and a spike in mobile users as Ethio
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Steve Kaaru
04:27
Australians made 4B mobile wallet payments in 2024: report
The ABA report also revealed that Australians made over $105B worth of mobile payments in 2024; the sector has surged
Steve Kaaru
03:30
Nigeria embraces stablecoins; HK caps stablecoin licenses
Nigeria’s SEC says it’s open to compliant stablecoins to underpin Africa’s financial revolution, as HK says most license applicants will
Steve Kaaru
17:21
Yellow Card teams up with Visa for stablecoin payments
The two will launch stablecoin payment services in at least one African country and expand the service next year as
Steve Kaaru
12:23
Ethiopia pushes for domestic AI; S. Africa clears path for Starlink
Elsewhere, South Africa requires telcos to have at least 30% black ownership to receive permit, but the gov’t is changing
Steve Kaaru
08:23
South Africa: Digital assets not subject to forex controls
In a case pitting South Africa’s largest bank against the central bank, a court ruled that digital assets are not
Steve Kaaru
19:26
Digital wallet adoption spikes in Asia as cash usage wanes
The Worldpay report says that cash is unlikely to get wiped out and may have found its floor; it will
Steve Kaaru
19:25
Stablecoins to go mainstream on Trump support: report
The Deutsche Bank report notes that despite the Senate stalling with the GENIUS Act, the U.S. is most likely to
Steve Kaaru
09:28
South Africa implements FATF Travel Rule for digital assets
The Travel Rule took effect on April 30 and requires digital asset users to share information about their transaction counterparties
Steve Kaaru
09:28
Africa runs risk of becoming ‘digital colony,’ expert warns
Moses Baiden, whose Margins Group produces Ghana’s national ID cards, says Africa must build its own digital infrastructure and stop
