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Gluwa's CEO, Tae Oh, met Ghana's Vice President to discuss tech solutions for financial inclusivity, focusing on the country's CBDC development and a satellite-based ISP to enhance digital access. Gluwa is also collaborating on Nigeria's eNaira and exploring a CBDC for Liberia.

Yellow Card is seeking regulatory approval from Nigeria's SEC via the Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme. The company aims to establish robust compliance while expanding its services following a successful funding round, positioning Nigeria as a leader in crypto regulations.

Jambo, the pioneering force behind Web3 mobile infrastructure aimed at empowering emerging markets, has announced a strategic collaboration with PixelVerse, a trailblazing Telegram-based gaming platform that has engaged over 100 million visitors with its unique Web3 game. This partnership

MTN's Ayoba app has achieved 20 million monthly active users in December 2022, doubling its user base from the previous year. The app offers messaging, voice and video calls, and over 100 content channels, emphasizing local content. Ayoba aims for 100 million users by 2025.

WorldCoin's parent company, Tools For Humanity, defied a May 2023 order from Kenya's Data Protection Office to cease biometric data collection, leading to its suspension in August. Concerns included privacy infringements and lack of consent for iris scans.

Carbon has acquired Vella Finance to enhance its offerings for SMEs in Nigeria. The integration aims to provide AI-driven financial insights, competitive loans, and improved account management, empowering businesses during challenging times.

Trezor, a hardware crypto wallet company, has officially unveiled Trezor Academy.

Cleva, a Nigerian fintech startup, successfully secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding in early 2024 to enhance international payments infrastructure across Africa.
As reported by BitKE back then, the startup had facilitated payments exceeding $1 million monthly for thousands of users within the

Carry1st has partnered with AudioMack to allow African customers to purchase music subscriptions using local payment methods, expanding its services beyond gaming. This collaboration aims to enhance access to premium music features for millions in various African countries.