Keywords: Fintech


Visa, Zazu and Chari launch fully digital business account in Morocco

Visa, Zazu, and Chari have introduced a fully digital business account for entrepreneurs and small companies in Morocco, marking a shift toward faster and more accessible financial services for SMEs. The solution allows users to open a professional account online in about 10 minutes, removing the paperwork......

GITEX Africa 2026 highlights push for trust in fintech growth

Africa’s financial technology sector is expanding rapidly, with projected revenues set to rise from $30 billion in 2025 to $65 billion by 2030. The central challenge has shifted from adopting fintech to building reliable systems through cooperation between banks and technology firms. At GITEX......

China expands digital yuan programme with 12 new banks

China’s central bank has broadened its digital yuan programme by authorizing 12 additional banks to operate the national digital currency, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said. This expansion raises the total number of banks able to handle the digital yuan to 22. Among the newly approved......

Casablanca strengthens its global standing in financial centers ranking

Casablanca continues to reinforce its position as a leading financial hub in Africa, according to the latest edition of the Global Financial Centres Index (GFCI). The Moroccan city ranked 49th globally among 120 financial centers, gaining seven places over the past year. This progress highlights......

Finance research in 2025 driven by ai adoption and sustainability trends

Finance research in 2025 is increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, sustainable investment strategies, and advanced data analytics. These developments reflect a broader shift toward more efficient, data-driven financial systems and environmentally aligned economic models. Artificial intelligence......

Cash Plus introduces QR code payment to boost digital transactions in Morocco

The Moroccan fintech company Cash Plus has introduced a new mobile payment solution based on QR code technology, marking another step in the digital transformation of local commerce across the country. The system, which became operational in January 2026, is designed to simplify everyday transactions......

World App introduces encrypted chat and crypto banking in major global rollout

The World App, developed by the team behind Worldcoin and co-founded by Sam Altman, has undergone a major transformation, evolving into a multifunctional platform that merges secure communication with financial services. The latest update introduces an encrypted chat service, digital banking features,......

European fintech startup Zazu secures $1 million to expand in Morocco and South Africa

European fintech startup Zazu has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to accelerate its expansion into Morocco and South Africa, with plans for a broader Africa-wide rollout starting in 2026. The company, founded in 2024 by former Solarisbank executives Rinse Jacobs and Germain Bahri, offers an all-in-one......

Bank of England proposes framework to strengthen trust in stablecoins

The Bank of England (BoE) unveiled on Monday new proposals aimed at boosting public confidence in stablecoins, cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to traditional currencies. These digital assets, seen as a potential revolution in payments by bypassing traditional......