In recent years, the African continent has been at the forefront of a financial revolution marked by the exponential growth of mobile money. This growth has paved the way for a series of dynamic partnerships between Mobile Network Operators, cryptocurrency exchanges, and payment solution providers.
One such example, and a noteworthy milestone in this evolving landscape, was the agreement by Mastercard to acquire a minority stake in the fintech division of MTN Group, Africa’s largest cell phone provider, with an astounding valuation of $5.2 billion. This partnership serves as a testament to the vast potential within Africa’s digital finance sector.
At the epicenter of this transformative trend lies South Africa, where two prominent cryptocurrency exchanges, VALR and Luno, are taking the lead in driving the widespread adoption of digital currencies.
Their strategic partnership with open-source payments company CryptoConvert has empowered users to conduct cryptocurrency transactions through their user-friendly mobile applications. This collaboration is not only streamlining crypto payments but also introducing myriad services to meet the diverse needs of consumers.
VALR and Luno’s Strategic Partnership with CryptoConvert
The alliance between VALR, Luno and CryptoConvert is designed to propel the adoption of digital currencies and make them more accessible to a broader audience. By offering a…