Tag Archives: Financial technology

30Dec/24

ZT Mining Pioneers Innovative Solutions in the Cloud Mining Industry

As the cryptocurrency industry grows, the demand for accessible and efficient mining solutions has never been higher. ZT Mining, a leading innovator in cloud mining, announces a new range of services designed to democratize access to cryptocurrency mining while addressing environmental concerns. Continue reading

23Nov/24

Africa Exclusive: Bybit Promotes Crypto Education with P2P Security Webinar

Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, sets out to raise awareness of P2P security and to equip users with the latest anti-fraud knowledge and tools in a new learn and earn event exclusively for users in Africa. Hosting a P2P security Webinar on Nov. 25, Bybit P2P will also be announcing a prize pool valued at 10,000 USDT for a new Africa-exclusive deposit event. Continue reading

06Oct/23

Study Shows Canadians Invest in Cryptocurrency to Enhance Living Standards and Quality of Life

Bitget, top cryptocurrency exchange and copy trading platform, has released a study that sheds light on the financial aspirations and investment behaviors of crypto enthusiasts across the globe. The research, conducted from May 2023 to August 2023, engaged over 1,500 participants from 20 countries, including Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Turkey. Continue reading

20Jun/23

Africa is not a jungle, it’s an innovation hub

June 20, 2023 /Business/ — Africa is the second-most populous continent in the world, with over 1.3 billion people. The continent’s economy is also growing rapidly, with an average annual growth rate of 5.5%. This means that there is a huge potential market for African startups. Africa is a continent with a lot of diversity, both in terms of its people and its economies. This can present both challenges and opportunities for businesses. However, the opportunities are significant, and there are a number of government initiatives in place to support innovation. Continue reading

06Jun/23

Flutterwave and Token.io Team Up to Provide Pay By Bank Transfer to Users in UK and EU

Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has collaborated with Token.io, Europe’s leading account-to-account (A2A) payment infrastructure provider, to power Pay By Bank transfer capabilities for Flutterwave’s platform. The announcement was made today at the Money20/20 Europe fintech conference in Amsterdam. Continue reading

04Jun/23

AWS announces the 25 startups selected for its first ‘fintech in Africa’ accelerator

25 African fintech startups have been selected for the inaugural Amazon Web Services (AWS) FinTech Africa Accelerator cohort. This cohort was selected from over 500 applications and is part of the EMEA Startup Loft Accelerator (SLA) program run by AWS. Continue reading

25Apr/23

The current state of open banking regulation around the world.

April 25, 2023 /Finance/ — Open banking is a financial services term for the practice of allowing third-party financial service providers to access customer data held by other financial institutions, through the use of application programming interfaces (APIs). The goal of open banking is to promote innovation and competition in the financial services industry by giving consumers more choices and control over their financial data. Continue reading

16Apr/23

Zambia’s digital asset regulation tests framework

April 16, 2023 /Finance Technology/ — Zambia is currently testing a technology that would form the foundation of digital asset regulation. The tests are being conducted by the Bank of Zambia (BoZ) and the country’s securities regulator, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

The tests are designed to assess the feasibility of regulating digital assets in Zambia. They are also designed to identify any potential risks associated with digital assets and to develop mitigation strategies. Continue reading