Tag: Digital Payments
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Pesa Partners UAE Firm to Roll Out Blockchain Across M-Pesa Platform
Overview: M-Pesa embraces blockchain through UAE partnership In a strategic move set to reshape mobile payments across Africa, M-Pesa Africa has partnered with a UAE-based foundation to integrate blockchain technology into its platform. The collaboration with the Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation aims to enhance the speed, security, and transparency of transactions for more than 60…
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M-Pesa Partners UAE Firm to Roll Out Blockchain Across Africa
New Partnership Signals a Blockchain-First Leap for M-Pesa M-Pesa, the leading mobile money platform with a deep footprint across Africa, has announced a strategic partnership with an Abu Dhabi-based foundation to integrate blockchain technology into its payments ecosystem. The collaboration with the Abu Dhabi-based ADI Foundation aims to accelerate the rollout of blockchain-enabled features that…
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Commercetools Kicks Off NRF 2026 with Agentic Commerce Advancements: Stripe ACS, AI Hub, and Enterprise Discoverability
Introduction: A New Era for Enterprise Commerce At NRF 2026, commercetools unveiled a suite of strategic updates designed to push the boundaries of enterprise commerce. The event spotlighted the practical deployment of Agentic Commerce, a framework that leverages AI-driven discovery, conversational assistants, and seamless payment experiences to make brands more discoverable and more shoppable. The…
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Ringgit-Backed Stablecoins: Is RMJDT Popping the Southeast Asia Adoption Bubble?
RMJDT and the Southeast Asia Stablecoin Wave The launch of a ringgit-backed stablecoin—RMJDT—by a private company chaired and owned by Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has rekindled discussion about how currency-backed tokens are gaining traction across Southeast Asia. While this marks a notable milestone, observers say it is one data point in a rapidly…
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Ringgit-Backed Stablecoins: Is RMJDT a Turning Point for Southeast Asia’s Crypto Adoption
What RMJDT Represents in the Malaysian Crypto Landscape The recent launch of a ringgit-backed stablecoin, RMJDT, by a private company chaired and owned by Johor’s royal figure Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, signals a notable milestone in Malaysia’s evolving relationship with digital currencies. Stablecoins anchored to local currencies are designed to reduce volatility, offering traders and…
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NCC, CBN Roll Out Instant Airtime and Data Refunds Policy for Nigerian Consumers
New Policy Aims to Protect Consumers Against Purchase Failures The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) together with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have announced a regulatory framework designed to guarantee instant refunds for failed airtime and data purchases. The move is part of a broader government effort to strengthen consumer protections in the fast-evolving telecommunications…
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NCC and CBN Unite to Launch Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions
A joint move to protect telecom consumers The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) are partnering to roll out a comprehensive refund framework designed to address consumer complaints arising from failed airtime and data transactions. The initiative targets episodes where purchases appear to be completed on the network, yet subscribers…
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NCC and CBN Unveil Refund Framework for Failed Airtime and Data Transactions
Introduction: A Consumer-Centric Refund Solution The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have announced a collaborative effort to introduce a refund framework designed to address consumer complaints from failed airtime and data transactions. This initiative targets situations where transactions do not complete, leaving subscribers frustrated and financially shortchanged. By formalizing…
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Convert Airtime to Cash Instantly in 2026: Mighty.ng Helps You Cash Out Fast
Introduction: A Simple Way to Turn Airtime into Cash in 2026 If you’ve ever wondered how to convert excess airtime into real money, you’re not alone. In 2026, services like Mighty.ng have streamlined the process, letting you swap outbound minutes for cash that lands in your bank account in minutes. This guide explains how the…
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PH Fraud Losses in 2025 Reach P4 Trillion, TransUnion Reports
Overview: A Troubling Year for Philippine Businesses Philippine companies faced a record wave of fraud in 2025, with losses totaling about P4 trillion in revenues, according to a recent survey by TransUnion, a global information and insights company. The figure underscores how fraud operates as a persistent threat to the country’s business ecosystem, spanning industries…