Visa Direct hands $80tn payments push to new Global Head Vira Platonova

Platonova sees stablecoins as a “powerful extension” of Visa Direct, as she streamlines non-card rails like Currencycloud and VPL.

Visa pilots stablecoins as pre-funding currency for global payouts

Stablecoins move from crypto gimmick to financial plumbing as Visa makes them part of its global payments network.

AFCON 2025: Visa cardholders to get presales tickets first

Visa cardholders will get early presale access to AFCON 2025 tickets in Morocco, two days before general sales open on September 27.

NDPC suspects Chams, Moniepoint and 1367 others of non-compliance with Data Protection Act, issues Notice

NDPC data privacy probe puts Moniepoint, Etranzact, Chams, and 1366 others under the microscope with potential fines up to 2% of revenue

Nigeria’s Startbutton, SA’s Zazu, and 20 others admitted to 4th Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator

Visa has announced the fourth cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The program has already boosted 64 fintechs across three cohorts, which later raised $55M

Visa debuts first data centre in South Africa 

Visa has launched its first data centre in South Africa, investing R1 billion ($56,904,500) to accelerate financial inclusion across Africa.

Visa and Yellow Card partner to explore stablecoin innovation across Africa

Visa is partnering with Yellow Card, a leading African fintech, to test stablecoin settlement using USDC across the continent.

Visa wants to invest $1 billion in Africa by 2027

CEO of Visa, Al Kelly has disclosed that the digital payments company will invest $1 billion in Africa by 2027.

What’s up with virtual dollar cards in Nigeria? And what’s the alternative

"Life-saving" virtual dollar cards in Nigeria has come under attack, as leading provider pulls plug. What could make them pull the plug and what are the alternatives for consumers and fintechs alike?