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Benjamin Dada

Founder, Condia
Fintech

Mastercard deepens Africa strategy with Smile ID investment and partnership

Mastercard’s investment in Smile ID strengthens the global payments giant's Africa strategy. Here is what you need to know.

Crypto

New US Stablecoin law faces first test as firms exploit “Rewards” loophole, says Nigeria’s SEC Chief, Dr Agama

Nigeria's SEC DG, Dr Agama, warns via a new paper that stablecoins' duality could either suppress innovation or inadequately address risks.

Fintech

How MoneyGram is leapfrogging competitors by putting stablecoins in the hands of users

From cash pick-ups to crypto wallets, MoneyGram’s reinvention begins with an audacious USDC app launch. Here is what it means for the world.

Fintech

Ivorian fintech Djamo secures first microfinance licence with no objection from the BCEAO

After three years, YC-backed Ivorian neobank Djamo secures the first microfinance licence in French-speaking West Africa with BCEAO approval.

News

216 Capital and Plug & Play launch accelerator focused on Tunisian startups

ANAVA-backed 216 Capital and Plug and Play, VISA Africa Fintech Accelerator partner to launch new accelerator for Tunisian startups.

Fintech

LemFi powers remittance to the Philippines with GCash partnership

LemFI announces remittance to the Philippines' leading mobile wallet, GCas,h which boasts 94 million users. Here are the details.

Analysis

Nigeria’s creator economy is valued at $31.2M, a new public-private report reveals

Nigeria’s cultural influence is one of its greatest exports, but influence without infrastructure cannot sustain growth.

Fintech

Grey, dLocal partnership yields 80% QoQ growth in payment volume to new markets

Grey's one-year-old partnership with dLocal yields 80% QoQ growth in payout volume to new markets. But there is more to learn about the undertone.

Fintech

Anchor celebrates third anniversary with $2.5 billion processed and key regulatory licences

Anchor, a YC-backed BaaS startup celebrates third anniversary with multiple licenses, 300+ clients and over $2.5B processed

News

BREAKING: South Africa’s ACH, BankservAfrica rebrands to PayInc SA

BankservAfrica, South Africa's 53-year-old money movement backbone, rebrands to PayInc SA.

Features

YC alum and ex-FairMoney exec returns with travel-focused fintech, Timon

Timon isn’t a booking site or another virtual dollar card; it’s a fintech built for travellers moving in and out of Africa. Behind it is Tomi Ayorinde—a YC alum and repeat founder who previously exited to FairMoney.

Fintech

What Clara Arthur’s return to GhIPSS as CEO means for Ghana’s digital payments future

Clara Arthur returns to GhIPSS as CEO starting September 1. Here’s what her leadership could mean for the future of digital payments in Ghana.

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