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How to Combat Financial Crime & Greylisting in SA
In an era where financial crimes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, Greylisting evidenced that South Africa faces significant challenges in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Criminals are continually evolving their tactics, leveraging advanced technologies and complex networks to obscure their…
TRM Labs, Tether and Tron Join Forces to Fight Financial Crime
According to a recent report from TRM Labs, crypto crime is trending lower. During 2024, the total illicit crypto volume came in at $45 billion, down 24% compared to 2023. Illicit crypto volumes on the Tron blockchain, regarded as a…
”Fake Approval Scams” What They Are & How to Avoid Them
“Revoke” is always safe, right? Most crypto users believe that, especially since “revoke” is often considered a key part of Web3 wallet hygiene. Crypto users believe they are safe when they revoke approvals, but scammers have discovered a way to…
Safaricom’s M-PESA Marks 18 Years with Investment Platform Launch
Today marks the 18th anniversary of Safaricom’s mobile financial service, M-PESA, which debuted in March 2007. Currently, M-PESA serves more than 70 million clients in more than 170 countries worldwide. More than a million companies and agents already use the…
Potential API Tsunami Threatens South African Banks
The rapid increase in API integrations has been a significant challenge for banks for some time. However, the urgency to find a solution has grown due to ongoing modernization efforts and growing open banking regulations. A well-defined integration strategy is…
Orange Enhances Mobile Money Services in Burkina Faso
Orange, a major player in Burkina Faso’s mobile money market, has successfully upgraded its mobile money platform to Comviva‘s next-generation mobiquity® Pay. The advanced platform will empower Orange to scale its payment services while ensuring smooth integration within the broader…
Airtel Mobile Commerce Debuts a New Payment Solution
Airtel Mobile Commerce BV is excited to announce the launch of the Airtel Money GlobalPay Card, a new payment solution designed to connect Airtel Money customers across Africa with global online marketplaces. This collaboration with Mastercard will empower Airtel’s 150…
D24 Fintech’s CTO Guide to Crypto Security: 5 Strategies
Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit was the victim of what is being widely reported as the single largest digital theft in history. Hackers extracted approximately $1.5bn (£1.2bn) from an Ethereum wallet and transferred the contents to a new, unlocatable address. The…
Standard Bank & Retail Giant Launch Grocery Budget Initiative
In a move aimed at easing financial pressures and bringing more value to customers, Standard Bank has partnered with South Africa’s largest retailer, the Shoprite Checkers Group, to help households stretch their grocery budgets. This collaboration boosts UCount Rewards benefits,…
How Cryptocurrency is Reshaping Finance and Innovation
Cryptocurrency use is spreading at a rapid pace in all parts of the continent, with both citizens and companies utilizing virtual currencies for payments, remittances, and investments. Bitcoin’s decentralized feature provides financial access to many unbanked citizens and safeguards against…
Comparing the Top Forex Broker Options for Traders of All Levels
Choosing the right forex broker is crucial for traders, whether you’re an experienced professional or a newcomer. Either way, having a good broker and good conditions to trade is crucial to your success. In this article, we compare and contrast…
Standard Bank & African Development Bank Empower SMMEs & Trade
The African Development Bank Group and Standard Bank Group (SBG) have signed a landmark agreement to increase funding for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) while expanding trade across Africa. The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited has signed a…
Paymentology & Sticitt Launch Mastercard Debit Solution
Paymentology announced its strategic partnership with South African fintech startup Sticitt to revolutionize how schools handle finances and how children establish healthy money habits from a young age. We’re proud to announce our partnership with @sticcit Together we are building a…
dLocal & AZA Finance Partner to Expand Payment Solutions in Africa
dLocal, a cross-border payment platform, and AZA Finance, a prominent fintech business focusing on payments and foreign exchange in Africa, have formed a strategic agreement to extend their respective service offerings through reciprocal cross-selling. Customers of both companies will benefit…
Kazang and TymeBank partner to bring easy cash withdrawals to the informal market
Kazang, the prepaid value-added services (VAS) and card acquiring business within Nasdaq and JSE-listed fintech Lesaka Technologies, has partnered with TymeBank, the first digital bank to reach profitability in Africa, to make cash withdrawals more accessible to consumers in townships,…
How agency banking is transforming financial access in developing countries
The journey toward financial inclusion begins with trust. For individuals unfamiliar with formal financial systems, having low-cost and reliable ways to deposit and withdraw money — cash-in, cash-out (CICO) services — is essential. These accessible solutions build confidence, encouraging people…
