Unlocking Africa’s FinTech Future Beyond Credit Scores - CAJ News Africa

Blockchain.com Joins the Race for Africa’s Digital Future

Blockchain.com is making a bold move into Africa, kicking off with a physical office in Nigeria by Q2 2025—the first by a foreign crypto firm in the country. With plans to expand into Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa, the UK-based crypto platform is capitalizing on Africa’s evolving regulatory environment. Nigeria’s recent legal reforms, including mandatory licensing for […]

Unlocking Africa’s FinTech Future Beyond Credit Scores - CAJ News Africa

by MLADEN COLICJOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE FinTech industry has come a long way in Africa. Once a fringe disruptor, it is now a powerful force shaping how people borrow, pay, and manage their financial lives. Yet, behind every digital wallet, instant loan, or cross-border transaction lies an ecosystem built on trust, data, and scalability. Historically, credit scores and formal financial histories determined access to financial services. Yet,…