In a significant policy shift, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Whatsapp, has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in…
Overcoming Inertia Around Digital Currencies Could Boost Banking Innovation
Digital currencies and blockchain technology have long been the subject of fascination for central banks across the globe. With digital asset infrastructure, such as…
Revolutionising mobile money and fintech in Africa
As mobile money continues to reshape the financial landscape in Africa, telcos find themselves at the forefront of this transformative shift. In a candid…
South Africa’s FATF greylisting: A wake-up call for fintech and compliance
South Africa’s recent greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has sent shockwaves through the nation’s financial and technology sectors. The move, which…
Peach Payments Secures US$30M Funding Deal
Baobab Payments GmbH, trading as Peach Payments, has successfully concluded a €29 million / US$30 million funding round. This round, which was initially announced…
