Flutterwave taps Polygon for stablecoin-powered cross-border payments
While the full rollout is scheduled for 2026, a pilot program of the product feature is expected to run its course before the end of the year.
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Unlocking Africa’s next economy would require new money
Ayotunde Alabi highlights how adopting stablecoins and tokenized assets can help Africa build a modern financial system that drives trade and economic growth.
SWIFT partners with global and African banks on blockchain-based shared ledger
The network also wants its system to be compatible with more modern digital finance rails such as stablecoins
Xend Finance users can now invest in tokenized U.S. assets via Risevest — but regulation limits access across Africa
The partnership will allow Xend Finance’s users earn yields from investments in US stock market options and RWAs through Risevest
Zap announces major rebrand
The rebrand also coincides with a trademark dispute involving fintech giant Paystack, which recently launched a product under the same name, “Zap.”
Xend Finance is enabling cNGN-powered investments in the Nigerian money market
CEO Ugo Aronu says the feature will provide a platform to attract foreign direct investment into Nigeria
Big on wallets, light on volume: Africa’s crypto paradox
Africa is seeing high crypto wallet adoption, but actual usage and value remain limited. Experts say economic realities, short-term utility and product gaps help explain the disconnect.