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Circle has launched the Circle Payments Network (CPN) to transform cross-border payments using regulated stablecoins like $USDC. Set for a limited release in May 2025, CPN connects diverse financial institutions for real-time settlements, enabling various payment use cases and enhancing global transactions, especially for African enterprises.

DIVA Technologies, in partnership with Mercy Corps Ventures, Fortune Credit, and Shamba Network, has launched a donation campaign to support pastoralist communities in Kenya affected by climate change and severe drought. The initiative aims to provide cash transfers to beneficiaries based on pasture conditions, helping them sustain their livestock during adversity.

Tools for Humanity Chief Executive Officer and WorldCoin CEO, Alex Blania, appeared physically in the Kenyan parliament on September 6 2023 where he answered several questions regarding his company’s operations.
The company drew the attention of Kenyan authorities in July 2023 as hundreds

Kenya's Office of the Data Protection Commissioner warns citizens to be cautious when registering for the WorldCoin program, as it involves sensitive personal data. With 350,000 Kenyans already signed up for free tokens, the initiative aims to provide digital identification amidst AI advancements.

Nium, a global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, an independent pan-African financial services group, to enable seamless cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32 million customers.
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Khazna, an Egyptian fintech startup, has secured $16 million in pre-Series B funding for domestic growth and expansion into Saudi Arabia. The company, founded in 2020, aims to enhance financial inclusion in the MENA region, targeting user deposits and cross-border services.

Ecobank Group and four other major African banks have signed an MoU to use the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) for cross-border transactions, enhancing financial integration in Africa. The service aims for a January 2024 launch.

Antler, a global early-stage VC firm that launched in Kenya in 2019, has expanded its operations to Nigeria.
Founded in 2017 in Singapore, Antler has established a presence in major entrepreneurial hubs worldwide. The firm has invested in over 400 companies and focuses on identifying and

Kenya is set to become a continental leader in digital asset trading with the launch of the Kenya Digital Exchange (KDX), a fully regulated tokenization platform developed through a strategic partnership between:
DeFi Technologies
SovFi Inc.
Valour Inc., and
The Nairobi Securities Exchange

Unstoppable Domains has teamed up with Polygon Labs to launch .polygon Web3 domains, allowing users to create custom digital identities for seamless access to dApps, crypto transactions, and decentralized websites. A 25% discount is available for early adopters.