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Koree, a Cameroonian fintech, won the 2023 Ecobank Fintech Challenge, receiving $50,000. Founded by Magalie Gauze-Sanga, Koree addresses small change issues in Francophone Africa through mobile solutions, cashback, and plans for expansion into Côte d’Ivoire.

MiniPay, the stablecoin wallet platform owned by Opera and built on the Celo blockchain, is pursuing a strategy to build a robust ecosystem around the wallet. Its core value proposition lies in offering emerging startups immediate access to a growing user base.

Through a $40 million fund

WorldCoin has suspended its activities in Kenya in response to government concerns regarding data security. The CEO highlighted the company's commitment to privacy and collaboration with regulators. They plan to improve crowd management and comply with local laws before resuming services.

TRON DAO has enhanced its strategic collaboration with Bridge to strengthen its role as a preferred stablecoin settlement layer. This integration improves stablecoin transactions for developers, offering advanced features like fiat on-ramps, seamless interoperability, and simplified wallet support, boosting payment efficiency in emerging markets.

Kenyan investment app Hisa has been acquired by Nigerian company Risevest. Hisa will retain its name and staff, with co-founder Eric Asuma becoming a strategy advisor and Eric Jackson returning as CTO.

Western Union has filed a trademark application for “WUUSD”, signaling a strong move toward digital assets and blockchain-based payment services.
According to the filing, the ‘WUUSD’ trademark covers a wide range of crypto-related activities including:
Digital wallet management
Crypto trading
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