Digital Payments

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...
Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain
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23 December, 2025

Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain

Visa has created a new region comprising Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain—complete with a new country manager—to boost digital payments...
Tokenization goes mainstream: Inside PH’s $60B blockchain play
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19 December, 2025

Tokenization goes mainstream: Inside PH’s $60B blockchain play

At a conference launching Project Bayani, blockchain shifts from speculation to practical finance, with wallets powering $60B tokenization market by...
Southeast Asia’s digital economy hit $300B, AI to supercharge it
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18 December, 2025

Southeast Asia’s digital economy hit $300B, AI to supercharge it

The e-Conomy SEA 2025 report reveals a surge in Southeast Asia's digital economy, driven by AI, e-commerce, and the rise...
UK regulator makes sterling stablecoin payments priority for 2026
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17 December, 2025

UK regulator makes sterling stablecoin payments priority for 2026

FCA sets ambitious 2026 goals, expanding its sandbox to support stablecoins while advancing AI digitization and tokenization in financial innovation.
Cameroon, Ethiopia join hands for digital transformation
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17 December, 2025

Cameroon, Ethiopia join hands for digital transformation

Cameroon has enlisted the assistance of Ethio Telecom, Africa’s largest state-owned telco operator, to expand digital connectivity for its 30M...