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The Bank of Ghana is inviting innovators, particularly financial service providers, to join its regulatory sandbox from February 13 to March 14, 2023, aimed at testing new digital financial services and addressing inclusion challenges.

BoundlessPay, a Nigerian digital banking platform, has secured seed funding from Adaverse to simplify cross-border transactions for Africans. Utilizing blockchain technology, it offers a mobile and web platform for convenient currency operations, stablecoin usage, and a commitment to supporting the Cardano ecosystem.

Axis, an Egyptian fintech company, has announced the successful launch of its digital payments platform, AxisPay, intended to streamline payments and businesses of SME’s in the North African powerhouse.
The company obtained a license from the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) for its mobile wallet

Revio, a South African payment orchestration platform that assists merchants in streamlining their order-to-cash processes, has disclosed a seed funding round totaling $5.2 million.
This funding round was spearheaded by QED Investors, with participation from:
Partech, as well as ongoing

Децентралізований додаток BitChat став найзавантажуваним додатком в Уганді під час національного відключення інтернету в умовах президентських виборів, оскільки він дозволяє спілкуватися без інтернету. Зростання додатку відображає попит громадськості на цензуровані інструменти для спілкування.

TymeBank achieved profitability in December 2023, becoming the first digital bank in South Africa to break even within five years of its launch. With 8.5 million customers, strategic partnerships, and innovative services, TymeBank plans to become one of the top three retail banks in the country.

Luno has been named MyBroadband's 2025 Crypto Exchange of the Year, recognized for its ease of use, reliability, and user trust. Factors like strong customer support, security, and a longstanding market presence contributed to this accolade, marking significant maturity in the African crypto landscape.

Tende Pay отримала схвалення від Центрального банку Кенії на діяльність у ролі ліцензованого Постачальника платіжних послуг, що покращує цифровий платіжний ландшафт Кенії. Платформа підтримує МСП за допомогою комплексних інструментів фінансового управління, сприяючи автоматизації та фінансовій прозорості.

The GAACC, alongside Unstoppable Domains, has launched the .austin top-level domain, enhancing digital identity for Central Texans. This blockchain-based domain offers security and innovation, benefiting local businesses and fostering community.