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South African Travel Fintech Turnstay Secures Funding for Regional Expansion from DCG, DFS Lab

July 18, 2024

Venture capital firms DFS Lab and Digital Currency Group (DCG) recently invested $300,000 in Turnstay, a South African travel-focused fintech startup. Turnstay aims to simplify payment procedures for international travelers by leveraging a global network of compliant companies. New Investment to Fund African Expansion Drive The South African fintech startup Turnstay recently secured $300,000 (over…
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Tanzania Fintech Startup Nala Secures $40 Million via Series A Round

July 11, 2024

Tanzanian fintech startup Nala recently secured $40 million in a Series A funding round led by San Francisco-based venture capital firm Acrew Capital. The funds will be used to bolster Nala’s business-to-business (B2B) payment platform and support its overall growth plans. New Funding to Support Nala’s Growth Plans Tanzanian fintech startup Nala recently secured $40…
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Egyptian Fintech Startup Connect Money Secures $8 Million Seed Funding

June 28, 2024

Connect Money, an Egyptian fintech startup, recently secured $8 million in seed funding. The company plans to launch new business verticals using this investment. Connect Money aims to become the go-to platform for businesses seeking seamless banking services. Successful Capital Raise Demonstrates Investors’ Confidence in Connect Money Egyptian banking-as-a-service fintech startup Connect Money recently closed…
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Tencent Tests Use Cases for Trading Settlements Using Digital Yuan and Mbridge

June 25, 2024

Tencent, the Chinese tech giant, was revealed to be participating in the tests that the Chinese institutions have completed using Mbridge, a CBDC-enabled cross-borders settlement platform. Tencent participated through its international settlements arm Tenpay, which piloted the use case of the Chinese CBDC, the digital yuan, to settle e-commerce exports using Mbridge’s rails. Tencent Participated…
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Fintech Giant Flutterwave Partners With Nigerian Anti-Graft Body to Launch Cybercrime Center

June 21, 2024

Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech startup, has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a cybercrime research center. This strategic initiative aims to intensify the fight against internet crime, enhance the security of business transactions, and provide opportunities for Nigerian youth. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed…
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Australian Bank Halts Development of ETH-Based Stablecoin

June 20, 2024

The National Australia Bank recently abandoned its stablecoin initiative, and the development team behind the project is now involved with the Ubiquity stablecoin. The Australian bank’s decision to shelve the stablecoin project shows that startups are better positioned to innovate or adapt than established banks. NAB Team Joins Ubiquity The National Australia Bank (NAB) recently…
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Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued

June 15, 2024

The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies and prominent crypto players like FTX. Compliance Concerns Trigger Regulatory Action Against Evolve Bank Evolve Bank…
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Kenyan Central Bank to Issue Licenses to Fintech Firms

June 14, 2024

The Central Bank of Kenya is amending the country’s payment systems law, which will allow it to issue operating licenses to fintech startups. Governor Kamau Thugge said he expects the bank to complete the process of amending the law soon. Central Bank Aims to Support Fintech Startups The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) will soon…
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Egyptian Fintech Startup Sahl Raises $6 Million in Series A Funding Round

June 13, 2024

The Egyptian fintech startup Sahl has raised $6 million through a Series A funding round. The startup is set to use the capital raised to strengthen its local operations and fund its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sahl’s Strategic Partnerships The Egyptian fintech startup Sahl has raised $6 million through a Series A…
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Nigerian Minister: Binance Fails to Pay Taxes on Over $20 Billion Turnover

June 11, 2024

In 2023, Binance generated revenues exceeding $20 billion in Nigeria; however, the company has not paid taxes, a government minister disclosed. The Nigerian official also seemed to refute U.S. lawmakers’ claims that Tigran Gambaryan, an imprisoned Binance executive, is being held hostage by his government. Tigran Gambaryan Detained on Allegations of Contributing to Naira Depreciation…
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