Why Tether, Circle and Ripple are betting on African fintechs

Global stablecoin issuers are betting on the continent's biggest fintechs to drive distribution.

Return founder, Tomiwa Lasebikan, raises $2.4 million for stablecoin startup Daya

Daya, the stablecoin payments startup founded by return entrepreneur Tomiwa Lasebikan, has raised $2.4 million in pre-seed funding to expand cross-border payment infrastructure.

The IMF spots Nigeria’s surging stablecoin use, raises some concerns

The IMF gives its outlook on Nigeria's stablecoin use acknowledging benefits while raising concerns

All you need to know about the Brass-Paystack MFB transition

This deep dive first explains the process of migration, before unpacking why it happened and revealing the broader Paystack group strategy for fintech dominance.

Stablecoins dominate as African startups raise $53 million in May

African startups raised $228 million in May 2026, but $175 million came from Paymentology. Excluding that deal, startups raised just $53 million, making May the slowest funding month of the year. Three stablecoin infrastructure companies accounted for roughly 70% of all disclosed venture activity.

Why Tether buys distribution while PayPal already owns it

Two fintech giants with about 500 million users each have deepened their relationship with Africa. Learn how their profiles and end game differ.

Evolution secures US Federal MSB License to power global citizens

Evolution (formerly Cryptonia) is building the payment rails to enable remote workers, freelancers, and anyone to earn money from anywhere.

Mastercard to acquire BVNK for $1.8B to expand stablecoin payments

Mastercard is acquiring stablecoin infrastructure firm BVNK for up to $1.8 billion, aiming to connect blockchain-based payments with traditional financial systems.

Creators don’t want crypto; they want faster pay—and Africa is building the rails for both

Stablecoins change how creators get paid; banks and regulation still decide if creators can spend it.

New study shows Nigeria leads the world in stablecoin demand

Study reveals Nigeria has the highest demand for Stablecoins in the World

Monei and Scrub.io want to protect AI agents from payment fraud

The partnership reflects a broader move toward financial infrastructure designed for software actors.

Trump says U.S. will be “Crypto Capital of the World” to counter China

President Trump says America’s crypto-friendly laws are part politics, part strategy—and all about keeping China out of the race.