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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

Ứng dụng phi tập trung BitChat trở thành ứng dụng được tải xuống nhiều nhất tại Uganda trong thời gian ngừng internet toàn quốc giữa kỳ bầu cử tổng thống, vì nó cho phép giao tiếp mà không cần internet. Sự phát triển của ứng dụng phản ánh nhu cầu của công chúng đối với các công cụ giao tiếp không kiểm duyệt.

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 đã được Ngân hàng Trung ương Kenya chấp thuận để hoạt động như một Nhà cung cấp Dịch vụ Thanh toán có giấy phép, nâng cao cảnh quan thanh toán kỹ thuật số của Kenya. Nền tảng hỗ trợ các doanh nghiệp vừa và nhỏ với các công cụ quản lý tài chính toàn diện, thúc đẩy tự động hóa và rõ ràng tài chính.

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.