The Netflix matchup between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has redefined what a modern boxing event can be, fusing old-school boxing prestige with digital-age…
MFS Africa partners with Access Bank to expand AccessAfrica remittance corridors
MFS Africa, the largest digital payments network in Africa, has announced a partnership with Access Bank, Nigeria’s largest bank, to expand its AccessAfrica remittance…
Kenya’s million dollar bitcoin startup BitPesa expands to Tanzania
Kenyan bitcoin startup BitPesa is expanding to neighbouring Tanzania about a year after it launched its mobile-friendly digital currency exchange. Since then, the innovative…
Kenya’s BitPesa announces $1.1m investment led by Pantera Capital
Despite recent tales of Bitcoin’s demise, people still seem to be throwing money at startups focusing on the virtual currency, especially in the remittance space. Led…
Orange, Ecobank team up to launch new money transfer service in Africa
Pan-African banking group Ecobank and major telecom Orange have rolled out a service that will enable Orange Money subscribers to transfer money between their…