Ripple Partner Tapped by Western Union for Cross-border Payments in Africa
MFS Africa, a Ripple partner, has partnered with global American financial services giant Western Union.
Global Finance Magazine Highlights Ripple’s Push Into Africa’s Payment Industry
Global Finance recognizes Ripple’s efforts in Africa’s payment sector.
$BTC: Africa Gets New Payment Option with Strike’s “Send Globally” Feature
Africa has a new way to make cross-border payments thanks to <a href="https://strike.me/">Strike</a>, a digital payments platform built on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. The company’s new “Send Globally” feature allows users in the US to send money instantly and at low cost to Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana.
International Monetary Fund Calls for Tighter Crypto Regulation in Africa As the Industry Unfolds
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is calling for increased regulation of Africa's crypto markets, one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, the global institution blog <a href="https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2022/11/22/africas-growing-crypto-market-needs-better-regulations" target="_blank">reported</a> on Nov. 22.
IMF Says Africa’s Crypto Scene Needs Better Regulation As Adoption Surges
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently highlighted the growing demand for better cryptocurrency regulatory efforts in Africa as the continent witnessed a massive surge in adoption amongst retail and institutional investors.
