Visa partners with VALR to issue cards in South Africa
VALR said that the partnership aims to issue cards and other digital payment solutions that will be announced in the future.
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Flutterwave partners with Hedera to integrate payment settlement with USDC
Flutterwave claims the partnership addresses common challenges in the financial industry, such as slow settlement times and high transaction costs.
Bank of Mauritius advances towards the launch of its CBDC
The bank governor added that the bank has an open mind towards new technologies.
Zimbabwe’s central bank introduces gold-backed digital currency for retail use
However, there are concerns about its stability, given the price of gold and fluctuations, regulatory challenges, trust, and cybersecurity.
Bank of Ghana partners with EMTECH to launch eCedi hackathon
This initiative invites fintechs, developers, and innovators to develop innovative solutions that explore the versatility of the eCedi.
Scan to Pay App to launch cryptocurrency payment in South Africa
5.8 million South Africans own cryptocurrencies, translating to 9.44% of the country’s total population.
NITDA issues warning to Nigerians about cryptocurrency giveaway scam
Scammers actively target victims by sharing videos of fake cryptocurrency giveaways featuring notable names and organizations.