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Visa Direct Integrates Stablecoins for Real-Time Global Payouts, Revolutionizing Cross-Border Payments

San Francisco, USA – Global payments giant Visa has announced the integration of major stablecoins into its Visa Direct platform, enabling real-time cross-border payouts using digital currencies like USDC and EURC. This strategic move marks one of the most significant adoptions of blockchain technology by traditional financial infrastructure and could fundamentally reshape the $130 billion global…

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CMA Licenses Jipay and Sycamore as Digital Intermediary Platforms: A New Era for Kenya’s Capital Markets

Nairobi, Kenya – The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) has granted landmark licenses to fintech innovators Jipay and Sycamore to operate as Intermediary Service Platforms (ISPs), marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s journey toward democratizing investment access. This regulatory approval positions both platforms to bridge the gap between retail investors and capital markets, offering simplified access to…

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AFAN Signs MOU With ChainTech to Tokenize $500M in African Agricultural Commodities

Abuja, Nigeria – The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), representing over 35 million farmers, has signed a groundbreaking memorandum of understanding with blockchain infrastructure provider ChainTech to tokenize $500 million worth of agricultural commodities. This initiative—the largest of its kind in Africa—aims to leverage blockchain technology to address chronic financing, storage, and market access challenges…

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Nala, Equity Bank & PesaLink Form a Partnership to Revolutionize East African Cross-Border Payments

Nairobi, Kenya – In a landmark move set to reshape East Africa’s financial landscape, Tanzanian fintech pioneer Nala has partnered with Kenya’s largest bank, Equity Group, and the continent’s leading payment infrastructure platform, PesaLink, to launch instant, low-cost cross-border transactions between Kenya and Tanzania. This tripartite collaboration marks the largest interoperability initiative in East Africa since…

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Nairobi’s First Bitcoin ATM Arrives at Two Rivers Mall: What It Means for Crypto Adoption in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, Bankless Bitcoin is set to launch Nairobi’s first-ever Bitcoin ATM at Two Rivers Mall, offering residents and visitors a seamless way to buy and sell Bitcoin using Kenyan shillings. The move marks a pivotal moment in Kenya’s digital currency journey, bridging the gap between traditional…

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