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Lulalend, a South African fintech focusing on digital lending for SMEs, secured $35 million in Series B funding to expand operations and address the credit deficit among underserved businesses. The investment will enhance its offerings, including an AI-driven neo-bank for SMEs.

In Q4 2025, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) awarded 1.3 billion Satoshis through its Bitcoin Development Fund to support 22 projects building censorship-resistant financial tools, open-source Bitcoin infrastructure, and education initiatives around the world.
The grants span Bitcoin Core

Twytch, a new ride-hailing app in South Africa, utilizes blockchain technology for identity verification to enhance user safety, addressing issues prevalent in the industry. It partners with Secure Citizen to ensure secure, tamper-proof credentials for all users.

The Central Bank of Kenya has granted fresh licenses to 19 digital lending services, adding to the 32 that were announced in March 2023.
Officially termed as Digital Credit Providers (DCPs), the move by CBK brings to 51 the total number of services under the regulatory regime. The bank commenced re

NestCoin has launched Onboard, a digital finance platform designed to connect Africans with the global economy. The platform emphasizes user involvement in product development and offers a self-custody wallet for managing digital assets.

Hon. Samuel Nartey George discussed with CEO Denelle Dixon the Akuna Wallet, a digital payment solution aimed at enhancing financial inclusion in Ghana's creative industry. The collaboration, co-founded by Idris Elba, will facilitate seamless international payments for local creators.

TymeBank, a South African challenger bank, plans to enter the Indonesian market by 2024 after successful expansions in the Philippines and Vietnam. The bank aims to capitalize on small business lending opportunities and expects significant growth across Southeast Asia.

Centbee has partnered with nChain to enhance its blockchain payments technology. The collaboration aims to strengthen Centbee's capabilities in BSV blockchain, focusing on remittance, digital currency on-ramps, and loyalty rewards.

The Venom Foundation will create a blockchain innovation hub in Nairobi, Kenya, in collaboration with the government. This hub aims to enhance digital transformation in Africa by providing resources for sectors like supply chain and finance, promoting transparency and efficiency.