FinTech News
CBN Bans Banks From Operating PoS, Approves 17 Companies As Mobile Money, Operators In Nigeria
Due to the recent hiccups experienced by bank customers and their inability to use mobile apps and other digital touch points, Nigerians have begun the search for alternatives as fintech firms have taken over the …
Spotlight : Association of Mobile Money & Bank Agents in Nigeria
Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) is established to help facilitate, organize and speed-up agents effort towards the financial inclusion policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria.Mobile money agent is a …
Nigeria launches $672m fund to boost tech, creative sectors
Nigeria has launched a $672 million fund to support young investors in the technology and creative sectors; individuals between the ages of 15 and 35, who are currently struggling to raise capital in Africa’s largest …
Emerging Tech
AI to ‘fundamentally reshape’ fintech companies in Africa
The potential impact of Artificial Intelligence on financial technology companies in Africa cannot be overemphasised. According to Nigel Green, CEO and founder of deVere Group, AI will fundamentally reshape the financial services industry. He noted …
Salesforce Web3 to enable brands build trusted and scalable NFT programs
Salesforce Web3 platform promises to assist companies create, manage and deploy non-fungible tokens in a trusted, scalable and sustainable way. The customer relationship management software firm, announced the limited release of Salesforce Web3 on March …
Blockchain Africa Conference unleashes tech potential
The Blockchain Africa Conference kicks off in Sandton today, bringing together industry leaders to discuss the potential of blockchain technology and its ability to drive innovation and growth in Africa. After two years of virtual …
Opportunities and Events
TECH UNITE AFRICA 2023
Tech Unite Africa, a Nexus of tech companies and the business community seeking latest tech innovation to enhance business performance and drive growth. Tech Unite Africa, a conference, exhibition and a networking platform for the …
SVC launches $80 million VC fund to back fintech in KSA
Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC) announced the launch of the “Investment in Fintech VC Funds” product, in partnership with the Capital Market Authority (CMA) and the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), with an allocation of …
Insights
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Proposes Ban of CBDCs
A legislative proposal from Florida Gov. (and possible Republican U.S. presidential candidate) Ron DeSantis would prohibit the use of a national central bank digital currency (CBDC) as money within his state. “Today’s announcement will protect …
$3.3 Billion of USDC Reserve Risk Removed, Dollar De-peg Closes
BOSTON – March 12, 2023 – Following the joint announcement by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. prudential regulators, all depositors with Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, which was closed by regulators today, …
Brazilian Digital Real Passes Public Blockchain Pilot Test
A tokenized version of the digital real, the Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC), has passed a public blockchain pilot test successfully. The test, which was carried out by Mercado Bitcoin, a local exchange, using …
Learning
EMERGING TECH TRENDS – ETT March 25, 2023 : Insights into technologies shaping the future
Curated by www.knowledgeinnovations.com – Your authoritative knowledge source mapping FinTech, Innovations, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Big Data, Machine Learning Subscribe to ETT March 25, 2023 Welcome to Emerging Tech Trends (ETT), focusing on technologies shaping the …
EMERGING TECH TRENDS – ETT March 18, 2023 : Insights into technologies shaping the future
Curated by www.knowledgeinnovations.com – Your authoritative knowledge source mapping FinTech, Innovations, Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, Big Data, Machine Learning Subscribe to ETT March 18, 2023 Welcome to Emerging Tech Trends (ETT), focusing on technologies shaping the …