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Bank of Algeria enters PAPSS

19 Aug 2025 / 5 min read / Payments

Bank of Algeria has entered the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) introduced by African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.

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Yellow Card and Lightspark transform Africa's payments

09 Dec 2024 / 5 min read / Crypto, Web3 and CBDC

Yellow Card, an Africa-based fiat-to-crypto platform, has announced a partnership with Lightspark to improve cross-border payments across the continent.

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Kuwait prohibits the use of crypto for payments and investments

21 Jul 2023 / 5 min read / Crypto, Web3 and CBDC

The Capital Markets Authority has prohibited the use of cryptocurrencies for payments, investments, and digital assets mining in Kuwait.

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Central Bank of UAE reveals a new CBDC strategy

24 Mar 2023 / 5 min read / Crypto, Web3 and CBDC

The Central Bank of UAE has revealed its plans to complete the first phase of its central bank digital currency project in mid-2024.

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The Paypers Global Fintech Investments Analysis: Q4 2022

23 Feb 2023 / 5 min read / Fintech

The Paypers analysed significant investments in the fintech industry for Q4 2022, which saw a surge in funding that surpassed pre-pandemic levels despite a global decrease from 2021. Funding rounds indicate a preference for paytech, super apps for ecommerce, and digital lending.

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Yassir raises USD 150 million for its super app

09 Nov 2022 / 5 min read / Payments

US-based super app Yassir has secured USD 150 million in Series B funding to expand in Africa and the Middle East.

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UAE central bank has announced the completion of its CBDC pilot

31 Oct 2022 / 5 min read / Crypto, Web3 and CBDC

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has announced the completion of its CBDC pilot in partnership with commercial banks in four jurisdictions.

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The changing regime of digital identity verification - Streamlining customer experience and security

17 Aug 2022 / 5 min read / Fraud and Fincrime

Soon, the world is expecting a centralised system of digital IDs that will open new doors for KYC portability. Shahid Hanif, CTO and Founder of Shufti Pro, tells us how to prepare for it.

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OPay and Mastercard partner to drive financial inclusion

20 May 2022 / 5 min read / Payments

Egypt-based fintech OPay has teamed with Mastercard to increase financial inclusion by opening up ecommerce to people across Middle East and Africa.

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Shufti Pro teams with Banxy for seamless customer onboarding

09 May 2022 / 5 min read / Fraud and Fincrime

UK-based identity verification platform Shufti Pro has partnered with Algeria-based digital bank Banxy to deliver seamless customer onboarding.

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