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The Nigerian SEC approved NASD PLC's Digital Securities Platform (N-DSP) to enhance capital raising and asset tokenization. Powered by Blockstation, it aims to increase transparency and inclusivity in the market while supporting various participants, including investors and regulators.

AZA Finance has obtained a payment services provider license in Nigeria, allowing it to offer direct payment and collection services. This will enhance transaction speed and reduce costs for customers. Established as a crypto startup, it has expanded its services across Africa and globally, now aiming to further grow its market presence.

TymeBank has secured $250 million in a Series D funding round, achieving a $1.5 billion valuation and joining the ranks of African fintech unicorns. Led by Nubank, TymeBank aims to expand its digital banking services in emerging markets like Vietnam and Indonesia.

Ghanaian fintech Fido raised $10 million in Series B funding from MASSIF to expand its mobile lending services across Africa. This investment aims to address the SME finance gap, having already served over 650,000 customers with loans.

エチオピアは、2025年までに普遍的な登録を目指して、100万枚のFayda IDカードの契約を締結し、国民ID制度を進展させています。これにより、本人確認と金融包摂が強化されるとともに、教育分野向けのデジタルIDシステムも導入されます。このシステムは、Cardanoブロックチェーンを利用して構築され、学生や教育機関の身元確認を効率化し、教育の質とアクセスを向上させることを目的としています。
この新しいIDシステムは、デジタル化された身分証明書を提供し、紙の書類に頼る必要を減らします。
また、エチオピア政府は、これらの取り組みを通じて、より包括的で効率的な公共サービスの提供を目指しています。
このプロジェクトは、国のデジタル経済の発展と、国民の生活の質向上に寄与することが期待されています。

Nsano Ltd has expanded in East Africa by launching an office in Rwanda, securing Payment Aggregation and Remittance licenses. Established in 2013, the firm enhances digital payments across Africa, now serving over 30 countries, and aims for continued growth.

Fastagger Inc, a Kenyan AI and blockchain startup, has secured funding from Switzerland's CV VC, marking a significant milestone for African Web3 ventures. CEO Mutembei Kariuki emphasized the investment will enhance their innovative solutions aimed at supporting SMEs impacted by climate change.

12 fintech startups have made it to the final round of the 2024 Ecobank Fintech Challenge.
The finalists were announced at the semi-finals, which was held at the Ecobank Pan-African Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, with tie-ins from different countries such as France, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and