Africa

Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria
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27 January, 2026

Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria

Saudi Arabia and Nigeria witness digital payment growth, with Saudi consumers embracing cashless methods and Nigeria's transactions soaring 276%.
Kenya’s M-Pesa eyes blockchain integration
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23 January, 2026

Kenya’s M-Pesa eyes blockchain integration

M-Pesa is working with a blockchain project backed by the UAE’s royal family to expand into stablecoins and digital assets...
Ghana legalizes crypto trading under new digital asset law
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7 January, 2026

Ghana legalizes crypto trading under new digital asset law

Digital currencies are now legal in Ghana, with the central bank overseeing the sector and ensuring strict customer protection measures.
Mastercard’s 45% growth targets Africa’s projected $1.5T market
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29 December, 2025

Mastercard’s 45% growth targets Africa’s projected $1.5T market

Mastercard’s acceptance network across Africa grew 45% this year; it opened new offices in Mauritius, Uganda and Ghana, and its...
South Africa finds no ‘strong immediate need’ for a retail CBDC
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16 December, 2025

South Africa finds no ‘strong immediate need’ for a retail CBDC

South Africa’s central bank believes that a retail CBDC is “technically feasible” and could be implemented to align with policy...
License us before you tax us—Nigerian digital asset community
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15 December, 2025

License us before you tax us—Nigerian digital asset community

Despite issuing two preliminary VASP licenses a year ago, the Nigerian SEC has stalled on the rest, and it’s costing...