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Pan-African fintech startup Taja has reached more than 50,000 users and is processing millions of dollars in monthly transaction volume, marking a major milestone for its cross-border payments business. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/taja-500…
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Binance has supported an international law enforcement operation targeting online scam networks operating in West Africa, contributing to a coordinated effort that resulted in 28 arrests across Ghana and Nigeria. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/binance-…
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Safaricom has launched Fuliza Ya Pochi, an M-PESA overdraft for eligible Kenyan merchants to cover supplier payments, bills and other business expenses. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/safarico…
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Etisalat Money partners with Visa Direct to expand international transfers from the UAE, adding card, digital wallet and SWIFT payment options More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/etisalat…
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Saudi payment technology company EdfaPay and Sudanese IT firm GoPravo have launched SDPay, a joint venture aimed at expanding digital payment services and financial infrastructure across Sudan. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/edfapay-…
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Egyptian property technology startup Aqar Exit has secured EGP 10 million ($183,000) in funding from businessman Ayman Mamdouh Abbas, executive chairman of Intro Holding Group, in return for a 10% stake in the company. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/egypt-aq…
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US-based credit provider Tala has partnered with El Dorado to integrate USDT-denominated loans directly into the digital wallet, expanding access to credit for users in Latin America. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/tala-el-…
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Her Startup seeks 10 African women-led tech startups for its 2026/2027 accelerator, offering training, mentorship and potential funding. Apply by October 26. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/her-star…
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Egyptian fintech MNT-Halan begins trading on the EGX after a heavily oversubscribed IPO, with strong investor demand across public and private tranches. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/mnt-hala…
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The World Bank Group has introduced its first digital strategy, aimed at helping developing countries improve internet access, strengthen digital services and create more jobs. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/world-ba…
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Stanbic Bank Ghana has partnered with RD Technologies to explore using stablecoin technology to improve cross-border trade payments between Ghanaian businesses and suppliers in Asia. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/stanbic-…
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Egypt’s Financial Regulatory Authority FRA has approved six FinTech firms for digital non-banking financial services, expanding opportunities in SME finance, securities and consumer lending. More details: fintechnewsbyte.com/egypt-fr…
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