Nigerian Crypto Exchange Bitmama Halts Virtual Mastercard Services

Nigerian crypto exchange platform, Bitmama, has temporarily halted its virtual Mastercard services due to unforeseen issues with its provider. This move follows a trend of fintechs in Africa facing challenges with card services, including fluctuating exchange rates, chargeback fraud, and insufficient funds. While some fintechs blame provider issues, others cite high costs and limited revenue … Read more

Bolivia Becomes a Hotbed After Lifting Crypto Blanket Ban

The Central Bank of Bolivia shared numbers that show the country’s crypto activity is overheating. According to the institution’s data, purchase and sales operations for crypto assets grew over 100% after the bank lifted a blanket ban on crypto operations earlier this year. Bolivia Heats up With Crypto Adoption, Over 252,000 Hold Digital Assets Bolivia, … Read more

The stablecoin showdown

The stablecoin market is heating up, but the future remains uncertain. Will one stablecoin dominate, or will multiple players coexist in a diverse ecosystem? Go to Source

Fintech Startup Raises $1.5M to Democratize Maritime Finance

Maritime fintech startup Shipfinex secured $1.5 million in seed funding to democratize maritime finance through blockchain-enabled fractional ownership of maritime assets. Democratizing Maritime Finance Shipfinex, a maritime fintech startup, recently announced it has secured $1.5 million in seed funding. Gaurav Mehta, chairman of shipping asset trader Best Oasis Limited and Dubai-based company SPM Shipping DMCC, … Read more

Nigerian Fintech Reaches Unicorn Status With $110 Million Google-Backed Funding Round

Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech company, has raised $110 million in Series C funding to expand its services across Africa and globally, becoming the latest Nigerian fintech unicorn. Moniepoint Seeks to Serve Global African Market with New Funding Moniepoint, a Nigerian fintech company, recently announced it had raised $110 million in a Series C funding round … Read more

BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project Over BRICS Connections, but Is It Too Late?

While conversations about ending the CBDC-enabled international settlements project have focused on its links to BRICS, Mbridge has already reached the MVP stage, and members could choose to continue it without support from the BIS. BIS Considers Ending Mbridge Project, BRICS Countries Could Use It for Circumventing Sanctions The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is … Read more

Indo-Pacific Nations Outpacing the US in Crypto Regulation, SEC Commissioner Says

A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner has urged the U.S. to adopt a more proactive approach to crypto regulation, pointing to the leadership of Indo-Pacific nations like Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. He emphasized that these countries have crafted clear frameworks that foster innovation while protecting investors, in contrast to the U.S., where … Read more