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Btrust Builders recently revealed the winners of its Bitcoin hackathon, featuring four innovative African solutions: BitPension's secure pension platform, Splice Africa's seamless cross-border payments, Stealth Money's automated Bitcoin savings, and SATS to GO!'s engagement initiative.

15 African startups have been selected to to join the inaugural Google for Startups Accelerator: Women Founders Africa Programme.
This is an extension of the Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme established in 2017 but with a focus on women to empower and support women founders by

Gozem, a leading super app in Francophone Africa, has raised $30 million in Series B funding to support its growth across West and Central Africa.
The funding round, which includes both equity and debt, was led by SAS Shipping Agencies Services Sàrl (a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping

The Central Bank of Nigeria has lifted bans on 440 fintech and forex entities, including several investment startups banned in 2021 for forex and cryptocurrency violations. The accounts, previously restricted, can now receive funds, signaling a shift in regulatory stance under new leadership.

Ukheshe, a South African fintech, has acquired EFT Corporation Limited from Loita Transaction Services, enhancing its financial service capabilities after previous acquisitions and partnerships.

Safaricom achieved over $1 billion in earnings for its Kenyan operations in 2023/2024, with a total EBIT of KES 139.9 billion. The company noted strong growth in its M-PESA service and positive momentum in Ethiopia despite facing challenges.

The Digital Currency Group (DCG), a powerhouse in the crypto and blockchain investment space, has significantly ramped up its activity in Africa. In 2024 alone, the US-based firm closed 12 new deals, reinforcing its commitment to the continent’s rapidly evolving fintech, AI, and blockchain

P1 Ventures has completed a $25 million funding round for its second fund, focusing on seed-stage investments in Africa's tech sector. The firm, founded by Mauritanian Mikael Hajjar, targets promising startups in various fields, aiming to support ambitious African entrepreneurs and drive regional and global impact.

A group of major banks, including Citigroup and HSBC, is participating in a 12-week pilot with the Federal Reserve to test a digital dollar using a regulated liability network. The pilot aims to improve payment speeds and explore regulatory frameworks, with results intended to contribute to digital money literature.

MasterCard has extended its strategic commercial partnership with Smile ID, an identity verification provider in Africa, to accelerate the rollout of secure digital identity solutions across the continent.
This partnership will enable banks, fintechs, mobile money operators and other enterprises to

Located just a few hours northwest of Nairobi, Kenya, lies a unique bitcoin mining operation. A small group of miners has set up shop near Hell’s Gate National Park, nestled at the edge of Lake Naivasha. Their mining operation, powered by renewable energy,

Carry1st's CEO, Cordel Robbin-Coker, discusses the company's $20 million funding and its focus on the African blockchain gaming market, highlighting the unique characteristics of various countries and the potential for growth in gaming.