Roqqu acquires Kenya’s Flitaa as Nigerian startups eye East Africa
Techpoint Africa - Jul 09, 2025
Roqqu has acquired Flitaa, a Kenya-based crypto startup, to expand into East Africa. The acquisition allows Roqqu immediate entry into Kenya's fintech market.
Asset Chain launches P2P blockchain trading platform with zero fees
TechCabal - Jun 27, 2025
Asset Chain launched a Layer-1 blockchain to facilitate safer trading of digital and real-world assets in Nigeria. The new decentralized exchange (DEX) allows users to trade USDT and cNGN without transaction fees.
No, PaidHR is not a fintech. It’s following a global HR-tech playbook
TechCabal - Apr 12, 2025
PaidHR launched a wallet app that processes over ₦1.3 billion monthly, allowing employees to access their wages directly. The company has disbursed ₦150 million in Earned Wage Access (EWA) last year to tackle liquidity gaps for employees.
Nigerian Fintech Risevest Obtains U.S. Broker-Dealer License, Expanding Global Reach
Tech In Africa - Feb 24, 2025
Risevest has acquired a U.S. broker-dealer license through its affiliate, Risevest Financial Securities Limited. This achievement makes Risevest the second Nigerian financial organization to obtain a U.S. broker-dealer license, following Bamboo.
African founders and investors speak on the most impactful events of 2024
Techpoint Africa - Dec 30, 2024
Fintech startups dominated Africa's tech ecosystem in 2024. The rise of stablecoins improved cross-border payments efficiency.