Supporters say CBDCs will modernise payments with new functionality and provide an alternative to physical cash.
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The adoption of rapid payments in South Africa, via PayShap, is far lower than in countries such as India and Brazil.
Cape Town-based fintech Peach Payments has secured a $30-million funding round led by Apis Partners.
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, will probably join the Dutch tulips and dot-coms in the history of speculative follies.
MTN South Africa is venturing ever further into territory traditionally occupied by the country’s banks.
The Bank of Mauritius said plans to launch a central bank digital currency are making strides.
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WhatsApp will offer credit card payments and services from rival digital payment providers within its app in India.
Pick n Pay has become the latest retailer to allow consumers to buy products on credit using the “buy now, pay later” model.