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Zambian fintech startup Save & Remit won the Alpha Expo Micro-Accelerator pitch competition at the 2023 Africa Fintech Summit, securing a $2,500 prize. The platform aids cooperatives and SMEs in managing finances via mobile, aiming for expansion beyond Zambia.

Consensus is probably one of the largest global events for the Web3 and digital assets industry. The event brings together some of the leading founders, innovators, and companies together to discuss a variety of topics including DeFi, regulation, innovation, and other related topics.
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PayPal has launched a stablecoin, PayPal USD, fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits and short-term Treasuries. This milestone enables transactions and fund transfers in digital currencies, enhancing payment experiences in virtual environments.

The OCC has conditionally approved five national trust bank charters, adding to the approximately 60 banks it currently supervises, pending fulfillment of its requirements.

Circle has launched the Circle Payments Network (CPN) to transform cross-border payments using regulated stablecoins like $USDC. Set for a limited release in May 2025, CPN connects diverse financial institutions for real-time settlements, enabling various payment use cases and enhancing global transactions, especially for African enterprises.

DIVA Technologies, in partnership with Mercy Corps Ventures, Fortune Credit, and Shamba Network, has launched a donation campaign to support pastoralist communities in Kenya affected by climate change and severe drought. The initiative aims to provide cash transfers to beneficiaries based on pasture conditions, helping them sustain their livestock during adversity.

Tools for Humanity Chief Executive Officer and WorldCoin CEO, Alex Blania, appeared physically in the Kenyan parliament on September 6 2023 where he answered several questions regarding his company’s operations.
The company drew the attention of Kenyan authorities in July 2023 as hundreds

Kenya's Office of the Data Protection Commissioner warns citizens to be cautious when registering for the WorldCoin program, as it involves sensitive personal data. With 350,000 Kenyans already signed up for free tokens, the initiative aims to provide digital identification amidst AI advancements.

Nium, a global infrastructure for real-time cross-border payments, announced a partnership with Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, an independent pan-African financial services group, to enable seamless cross-border payments across 35 African markets for more than 32 million customers.
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Khazna, an Egyptian fintech startup, has secured $16 million in pre-Series B funding for domestic growth and expansion into Saudi Arabia. The company, founded in 2020, aims to enhance financial inclusion in the MENA region, targeting user deposits and cross-border services.