08/17/2021
This is because Bitcoin continues to lead the pack of cryptocurrencies in terms of peer-to-peer blockchain technology, market capitalization, user base, and popularity.
08/17/2021
The Ghanaian central bank said in a statement that GD would provide the technology and a solution that suits Ghana’s requirements.
08/16/2021
The Managing Director, First Bank of Nigeria Limited, Mr Adesola Adeduntan, in his keynote address, said risk managers should be well equipped to better manage emerging risks in a digital world.
08/13/2021
The Bank aims to scale up to 130 centers across the continent in a decade.
08/13/2021
Competition from telco and fintech companies, as well as the effects of the coronavirus pandemic has brought African banks to a crossroads in regards to digitalization.
08/13/2021
Previous circulars recently released by the Central Bank and SEC on cryptocurrency also emphasise that blockchain technology remains important to the government and other regulatory bodies.
08/13/2021
Standard Bank acknowledged that fintech players have disrupted the world of banking and said the industry is contending with a range of other new competitors.
08/12/2021
As Internet and smartphone penetration has improved in Africa, WhatsApp banking has gained traction in countries like Nigeria
08/12/2021
The project will be divided into three phases: design, implementation, and pilot.
08/12/2021
The pandemic has accelerated the pace, and we have seen digital transformation initiatives within the sector compressed from years to months.
08/11/2021
Spagni was taken into custody by US Marshals in Tennessee last month at the request of SA authorities, who want him extradited back home to face fraud charges.
08/11/2021
It said total orders jumped 13% to 7.6 million from the same quarter a year earlier, while annual active platform users edged up 3% to 7 million.
08/11/2021
According to the details of the project, AFROXNFT Afro x represents a confluence of modern, mystic and ancient African design as illustrated by stellar African Afromysterics and 3D digital artist, Jesse Tomi.
08/11/2021
For individual bankers, the company added special features like a patent to prevent card skimming, and a social media-like ability to befriend accounts – a feature that could appeal to stokvels.
08/10/2021
The continent’s crypto market is still comparatively small, but the options for fraudsters and cyber criminals abound.
08/10/2021
There is evidence that the pandemic has helped accelerate Africa’s energy transition, although electricity access will need to follow suit.
08/06/2021
In terms of regulatory progress, fintech in Africa is forward-thinking but there is no uniformity in regulations, said host and Afriwise communications specialist Emma Hooper, speaking at the event.
08/06/2021
According to him, Africa still has a huge untapped potential in mobile voice, data, and money due to the low penetration levels.
08/06/2021
Middle East businesses need to speed up digital change at same speed their banks do
08/06/2021
Investing in cryptocurrency like Bitcoin is akin to playing the lottery and investors must practice caution when including speculative asset classes in their portfolio.