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21/10/2026

Mastercard is inviting developers to test Agent Pay for Machines after completing pilots with Cloudflare, Ant International, BVNK, AIsa, Base
and Coinbase.

The system is designed to let AI agents pay for digital services using cards, bank accounts or stablecoins with spending controls built in. It’s still in pilot and not yet commercially available.

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21/10/2026

Binance, the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange has joined international law enforcement agencies and global technology companies in a coordinated crackdown on scam networks operating from West Africa. The operation known as Joint Disruption Week led to 28 arrests across Ghana and Nigeria.

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Binance the world's leading blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency exchange has joined international law enforcement agencies and global technology companies in a coordinated crackdown on scam networks operating from West Africa. The operation known as Joint Disruption Week led to 28 arrests across...

21/10/2026

Coinbase has partnered with global payments infrastructure provider Thunes to expand stablecoin payments and enable international payouts directly to local bank accounts and mobile wallets.

Announced Monday at the Money20/20 USA conference in Las Vegas, the collaboration will combine Coinbase’s stablecoin infrastructure with Thunes’ global payment network, which supports transactions across more than 140 countries and 90 currencies.

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Coinbase has partnered with global payments infrastructure provider Thunes to expand stablecoin payments and enable international payouts directly to local bank accounts and mobile wallets. Announced Monday at the Money20/20 USA conference in Las Vegas, the collaboration will combine Coinbase’s st...

21/10/2026

WalletConnect Pay, a payment infrastructure for crypto and stablecoin transactions, is now available to merchants in South Africa through Ezeebit. A crypto payment service provider serving African businesses.

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WalletConnect Pay, a payment infrastructure for crypto and stablecoin transactions, is now available to merchants in South Africa through Ezeebit. A crypto payment service provider serving African businesses.

21/10/2026

The Capital Markets Authority is asking the public for cryptocurrency wallet addresses and transaction records to help investigate QVSE and Global Investment Group.

In a notice issued last Friday, the CMA said it was working with the Capital Markets Fraud Investigations Unit. It wants information on wallet addresses, transaction hashes and other identification details linked to suspicious transfers involving the two entities.

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The Capital Markets Authority is asking the public for cryptocurrency wallet addresses and transaction records to help investigate QVSE and Global Investment Group.

20/10/2026

Stanbic Bank Ghana and Hong Kong-based digital -asset infrastructure provider RD Technologies are exploring a bank-led cross-border trade settlement solution supported by stablecoin technology.

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Stanbic Bank Ghana and Hong Kong-based digital -asset infrastructure provider RD Technologies are exploring a bank-led cross-border trade settlement solution supported by stablecoin technology.

20/10/2026

On this Mashujaa Day, CryptAfrica proudly joins Kenyans in celebrating the brave men and women whose courage, sacrifice, and determination helped shape our nation.

Their legacy reminds us that every act of service, unity, and commitment can make a difference in building a stronger future.

CryptAfrica wishes you and your loved ones a meaningful and happy Mashujaa Day!

20/10/2026

The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has expanded its network with the addition of Ethiopia’s central bank, bringing the country closer to full integration into Africa’s financial and payments ecosystem.

This development marks another step in the growth of a platform designed to facilitate cross-border transactions across the continent using local currencies.

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The Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) has expanded its network with the addition of Ethiopia’s central bank, bringing the country closer to full integration into Africa’s financial and payments ecosystem. The development marks another step in the growth of a platform designed to ...

20/10/2026

The partnership between Lipaworld and ZARU will bring the South African rand into global stablecoin payment networks. Under the arrangement, Lipaworld plans to support ZARU, a South African rand stablecoin, giving business customers access to the rand alongside established global stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) and Euro Coin (EURC).

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20/10/2026

Mastercard and Moovn Technologies have signed a five-year strategic agreement to expand secure digital payments across East Africa. This combines Mastercard’s global payments network with MoovnPay’s integrated wallet ecosystem to better serve people and businesses.

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Mastercard and Moovn Technologies have signed a five-year strategic agreement to expand secure digital payments across East Africa, combining Mastercard’s global payments network with MoovnPay’s integrated wallet ecosystem to better serve people and businesses.