Digital Banking

Can Contactless Cards Unlock Global E-Commerce in Africa?
Digital Banking & Payments Can Contactless Cards Unlock Global E-Commerce in Africa?

The rapid expansion of Africa's digital economy has brought with it a significant and persistent challenge for consumers: the frequent rejection of locally issued bank cards by international e-commerce platforms, subscription services, and digital marketplaces. This frustrating roadblock has

Is AI the Key to Unlocking Homeownership?
Digital Banking & Payments Is AI the Key to Unlocking Homeownership?

For millions of renters, the path to owning a home is blocked by more than just the down payment; the most significant hurdle is often the slow, complex, and opaque approval process itself. This traditional system, laden with manual checks and bureaucratic delays, frequently stands between aspiring

How Is Awash Bank Redefining Ethiopian Banking?
Digital Banking & Payments How Is Awash Bank Redefining Ethiopian Banking?

In a remarkable display of financial evolution, Awash Bank has processed over ETB 1 trillion in digital transactions within the last six months alone, a figure that powerfully signals Ethiopia's rapid pivot toward a digital-first economy. This milestone is more than just a number; it represents a

Bitcoin's Digital Gold Theory Fails Amid Market Turmoil
Digital Banking & Payments Bitcoin's Digital Gold Theory Fails Amid Market Turmoil

In a market environment fraught with geopolitical instability and widespread economic anxiety, conditions that typically send investors flocking to safe-haven assets, Bitcoin has defied all expectations by plummeting in value. The leading cryptocurrency has seen its price slashed in half since its

Why Is Tether Backing a Regulated Digital Asset Bank?
Digital Banking & Payments Why Is Tether Backing a Regulated Digital Asset Bank?

In a landmark move signaling a strategic pivot towards regulatory compliance and institutional adoption, Tether Investments, the independent investment arm of the world's largest stablecoin issuer, has channeled a substantial $100 million equity investment into Anchorage Digital. This significant

Trend Analysis: Small Business Financing
Digital Banking & Payments Trend Analysis: Small Business Financing

In the fierce arena of small business survival, where every dollar counts, a new front has opened as financial titans like Visa and American Express now compete to become the indispensable partner for local entrepreneurs. The competition for the small business market is intensifying, signaling a

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