Mastercard has entered a definitive agreement to acquire BVNK, a stablecoin infrastructure firm, for up to $1.8 billion, including $300 million in contingent payments. In a statement, the payments company said digital assets powered by blockchain technology have the potential to make money movement faster and smarter. It notes that while nascent, today digital currency payment use […]
Read MoreAfrica’s fintech sector is entering a defining decade. Fintech revenues could grow from roughly $10 billion in 2023 to $47 billion by 2028, yet nearly 300 million adults remain unbanked, highlighting both the scale of the opportunity and the urgency of getting the regulatory environment right. For investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs, the message is unmistakable. […]
Read MoreThe MTN Group and China telecoms giant, Huawei have signed partnership deal to deploy more artificial intelligence driven telecom networks across Africa as both companies push deeper into next-generation connectivity and digital infrastructure. This development is coming on the heels of a planned telecoms event, West Africa Telecoms Infrastructure Summit (WATISE 4.0 and Awards), holding […]
Read MoreThe MTN Group is concerned about the Middle Eastern, Ukrainian, and other conflicts, warning that if they continue, the growing geopolitical risks may have a negative impact on its operational environment and prospects, including the telco’s market outlook. The caution was issued this week by MTN Group CEO, Ralph Mupita, as he announced the company’s […]
Read MoreInviting visitors to Hong Kong Art Month for a cultural journey connecting art and the city HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – Art Central, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Tourism Board, is launching a digital Hong Kong Art Month Discovery Guide alongside a series of travel and experience […]
Read MoreSHANGHAI / HONG KONG – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – HealthMutual Group (HMG) and SinoUnited Health (SUH) today signed a collaboration agreement to establish a comprehensive cross-border medical service framework. This partnership is designed to meet the clients’ growing demand for high-quality medical services in China. Under this agreement, SinoUnited Health will […]
Read MoreHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – On the opening day of Hong Kong FILMART, global leading game enterprise, MOONTON Games, hosted a film-game intellectual property (IP) launch conference under the theme From Spark to Spotlight, officially announcing its cross-border upgrade from the game industry to full ecological incubation of […]
Read MorePayments Forum Nigeria (PAFON), the country’s industry platform for digital finance stakeholders, is holding the third edition of its flagship event, PAFON 3.0. The high-level gathering is scheduled to take place on this April is bringing together the brightest minds in banking, fintech, and regulation. Under the central theme of exploring emerging trends, PAFON 3.0 […]
Read MoreHONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) today hosted the CTC Marketplace Showcase Event: From Clinical Trials to Fundraising, Licensing Deals and Acquisitions, reinforcing its commitment to accelerating the city’s life and health tech sector. The event brought together 110 industry pioneers, […]
Read MoreMOSCOW, RUSSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 March 2026 – Wildberries, a leading digital platform in Eurasia, reports a significant increase in demand among marketplace customers in Russia and neighboring countries for products originating from Africa. Sales of coffee from Ethiopia increased 2.3 times in 2025 and continues to grow at a similar pace […]
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