Payments

Uganda tests CBDC as Africa’s top trade bloc boosts digital pay
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14 October, 2025

Uganda tests CBDC as Africa’s top trade bloc boosts digital pay

Uganda launches a CBDC and tokenized economy pilot, while COMESA pushes digital payments to lower costs and make trade easier...
G20 falling behind on cross-border payment goals: FSB report
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14 October, 2025

G20 falling behind on cross-border payment goals: FSB report

The FSB's new report on the G20's Cross-border Payments Roadmap warns that progress has stalled, with goals unlikely to be...
Bank of England governor sees potential in stablecoins
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6 October, 2025

Bank of England governor sees potential in stablecoins

BoE's Andrew Bailey says stablecoins can drive payment innovation and reduce U.K. bank reliance if they meet strict safeguards to...
SWIFT blockchain ledger for 24/7 global payments underway
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2 October, 2025

SWIFT blockchain ledger for 24/7 global payments underway

SWIFT is teaming up with over 30 banks to build a blockchain ledger, aiming for faster, safer 24/7 payments with...
Libya expands digital payments; Djibouti launches e-wallet
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30 September, 2025

Libya expands digital payments; Djibouti launches e-wallet

Network International partners with Libya's NUB for banking modernization while Djibouti teams up with Visa for a national wallet.
Nigeria, Mastercard boost data privacy; Uganda plans AI hub
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26 September, 2025

Nigeria, Mastercard boost data privacy; Uganda plans AI hub

NDPC will onboard Mastercard’s employees onto the Virtual Privacy Academy to learn about data privacy, cybersecurity practices and compliance.
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