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Understanding Acronyms & Emerging Fintech

The world of financial services is undergoing a massive transformation, with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quantum Computing (QC), Internet of Things (IoT), Virtual and Augmented Reality (VAR), 5G, Distributed Ledger Techno

Date Icon May 19, 2023 Comment Icon No Comment

Balancing Commerce & Financial Censorship in a Digital Age

In today’s increasingly digital world, the power of money and its regulation are evolving rapidly. As we make strides in technology and consumer protection, new ethical concerns arise. A particularly pressing issue is the balance between “

Date Icon May 19, 2023 Comment Icon No Comment

Trusting A.I with my Finances: Exploring Accountability and Ethics in Financial Services

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many sectors, including the financial. With AI-powered algorithms taking on key decision-making roles, there’s an ongoing debate on the necessity of human oversight and th

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Big Tech Companies in Banking: A Diverse and Inevitable Approach to Financial Services

The entry of Big Tech companies into the world of banking and financial services has been a long time coming. Companies like Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Alibaba, and Tencent have been slowly expanding their reach into the financial sector, lever

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Chromepay Kicks Off Digital ID Registration in Ethiopia

Chromepay digital ID registration has kicked off in May as farmers are onboarded across the regions in Ethiopia. This exercise has seen over five hundred registrations converted from the classic “kebele” system of identification to the ne

Date Icon April 30, 2023 Comment Icon No Comment

Top Technological Trends in the Banking Sector

Over the past few decades, emerging technology has been rapidly transforming various industries, including the banking sector. Technological advancements have revolutionized the way banks operate, providing more efficient, convenient, and secure serv

Date Icon April 27, 2023 Comment Icon No Comment

As African Digital ID Demands Soars, So is Fraud

The African continent has seen a rapid increase in demand for African Digital ID in recent years, reflecting the global trend toward digitization. As more services and transactions move online, digital identification is becoming increasingly importan

Date Icon April 27, 2023 Comment Icon No Comment

Innovation Saturation: Is this the Tipping Point?

In the age of rapid technological advancements and ever-evolving industries, the world has witnessed an unprecedented pace of innovation. As Moore’s Law predicted, the processing power of computers has doubled every two years, and the explosion

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The Rise of Fintech in Africa

In 2021, tech startups across Africa closed major deals. These deals amounted to a staggering $5 Billion which was double the previous year’s investment amount.In 2021, tech startups across Africa closed major deals. These deals amounted to a

Date Icon September 30, 2022 Comment Icon No Comment

Payments platform Fuse integrates ChromePay to bring DID services to Africa

The African continent has emerged as a hotbed for crypto and blockchain activity, with countries like Nigeria and Ethiopia leading the way. Web3 payments platform Fuse has partnered with ChromePay, an identity-based payment solution, to launch a new

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