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YouVerify, a Nigerian identity verification company, raised $2.5 million from Elm. It aims to enhance AML compliance and global risk intelligence, expanding its verification services across 145 jurisdictions and 46 countries while serving 800 clients.

Tools For Humanity is in talks to raise $50 million through an over-the-counter sale of $WLD tokens at a discount. Despite regulatory issues in Kenya, WorldCoin has seen significant participation and funding from notable venture capitalists.

Gluwa's CEO, Tae Oh, met Ghana's Vice President to discuss tech solutions for financial inclusivity, focusing on the country's CBDC development and a satellite-based ISP to enhance digital access. Gluwa is also collaborating on Nigeria's eNaira and exploring a CBDC for Liberia.

Kenya’s startup ecosystem has reached a significant milestone with the successful hosting of its inaugural Startup World Cup regional competition. This event, held at the Kenya Startup Festival and organized by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA), attracted over 160 applications from

May 2024 marked a significant milestone for the Celo ecosystem as it implemented its first Retroactive Public Goods Funding (RPGF) program. The RPGF pilot was rolled out with a record reward pool of 250,000 CELO to recognize and incentivize the most valued contributions to the Celo community from th

The Pan-African Payments and Settlement System (PAPSS) is set to introduce an African currency marketplace later in 2025, its CEO revealed in a recent interview.

Supported by 15 central banks and already connected with 150 commercial banks, PAPSS seeks to tackle persistent liquidity and currenc

Anchor, a fintech startup from Nigeria, has raised $2.4 million in seed funding led by Goat Capital. With partnerships in embedded finance, it offers APIs for banking and payment solutions, facilitating growth for fintechs and SMEs. Since its launch in August 2022, Anchor has expanded its client base from 30 to 270 and achieved notable transaction volumes.

The FSCA has licensed 75 crypto asset service providers in South Africa, allowing them to offer advice, intermediary services, and investment management. The authority continues to process 374 applications and emphasizes that crypto assets are not recognized as currency.

Nuzo, an eCommerce platform in Kenya, allows users to earn Nuzo tokens while shopping. These tokens can be used for goods, bills, and crypto swaps. The founder emphasizes community ownership to boost eCommerce, addressing challenges faced by other platforms in the country.