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UK’s top fintech community, SHIFT Open Finance calls for applications to 2026 Ignite Incubator

Ignite welcomes applications from early-stage founders with clear ideas or early traction for 2026 cohort, in partnership with Woodhurst.

Moniepoint UK to issue sterling (GBP) accounts after EMI acquisition, starting December 2025

Moniepoint to roll out its own GBP accounts, following the acquisition of Bancom, a UK EMI, starting in December 2025.

Energyz Black launches Energyzer AI, the UK’s first GenAI career advisor for energy & sustainability professionals

Energyz Black is building the UK's first AI career advisor for energy and sustainability professionals through Energyzer AI.

10 African startups that shut down in 2025

10 African startups shut down in 2025 across fintech, edtech, healthtech, HRtech, and logistics. Here’s why they closed and what it means.

What Zepz stablecoin card launch tells us about Bridge’s growing influence and competition

Leveraging Bridge for Zepz stablecoin-linked cards speaks volumes about the startup's growing influence in the stablecoin industry and how competition is shaping up.

Chowdeck processed nearly $1 million worth of deliveries in 2025’s Black Friday campaign season

Chowdeck’s live Black Friday tracker drew 2.5 million visits as ₦1.4 billion orders moved across two countries in 24 hours.

Why Wise chose South Africa as its first African market

Wise expands to South Africa with regulatory approval from the central bank. Here is why it chose the country as its first African market.

Black Friday Alert: 50% off The DIVE 2025 tickets for 72 hours

ProductDive returns with the much-anticipated product and tech conference, The DIVE 2025. Intending participants can get 50% off ticket prices.

Paystack confirms the termination of cofounder Ezra Olubi’s employment

Paystack confirms the termination of Ezra Olubi's employment. Following Olubi's blog post, the company is set for another round of legal battles since Zap Africa.

Fusepay goes live after securing the Central Bank of Seychelles licence to operate as a Payment Service Provider

Fusepay, the Seychelles-based fintech, secured its PSP licence from the Central Bank (CBS) and has now processed its first live transaction.

UK Government and Blue Sapphire Hub partner to accelerate digital adoption in Northern Nigeria

UK Government partner Blue Sapphire Hub to boost digital literacy in rural Northern Nigeria via influencers and community initiatives.

Why crypto virtual cards are inspiring a new way to think about KYC

Startups like Bitsika and Bybit show KYC can be done progressively for crypto virtual cards while supporting innovation and compliance.