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
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 “
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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