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Stabyl Raises $2.7M to Power Africa’s FX Infrastructure
Stabyl, a fintech startup focused on foreign exchange (FX) and cross-border settlement infrastructure, has officially emerged from stealth mode after securing $2.7 million in funding to accelerate the development of its liquidity platform for Africa. The company aims to solve one of the continent’s biggest financial challenges: fragmented foreign exchange markets, slow settlements, and the…
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WapiPay expands into Canada after securing a money services licence
Kenyan cross-border payments fintech WapiPay has taken a major step in its international expansion by entering the Canadian market after securing a Money Services Business (MSB) licence from the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC). The approval marks a significant milestone for the Nairobi-based company as it pushes deeper into North America’s…
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OPay powers Nigeria’s emerging digital financial infrastructure
OPay has evolved far beyond its origins as a simple digital payments app. What began as a mobile wallet and transaction platform is now increasingly seen as part of Nigeria’s emerging financial infrastructure, powering a growing share of everyday economic activity across the country. In its early years, OPay focused on solving basic payment challenges—enabling…
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I-Invest launches revamped digital investing platform
I-Invest is undergoing a major transformation as it introduces a redesigned platform experience aimed at making digital investing more accessible, intuitive, and data-driven for a broader range of users. The update reflects a wider shift in the fintech sector toward simplifying wealth-building tools while expanding access beyond traditional investors. The reimagined platform focuses on improving…
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MiniPay pushes stablecoin payments across Africa
MiniPay is part of a growing push to make stablecoin payments more practical and everyday for users across Africa. Backed by Opera, the lightweight wallet is designed to sit inside the Opera Mini browser ecosystem and simplify how users send, receive, and store digital dollars. At the center of MiniPay’s strategy is a simple idea:…
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Munich startup delivers AI business tools to African SMEs
A Munich-based startup is expanding its footprint into African markets with a new suite of AI-powered business tools designed specifically for small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative reflects a growing trend of European tech companies targeting Africa’s rapidly digitizing economies, where demand for affordable, scalable, and mobile-first business solutions continues to rise. The startup’s platform…