Tag: Payments

Korea Tech Desk

From IEEPA to Section 122: How America’s Tariff Shift Reshapes Risk for Korean Export-Driven Startups

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down one of President Donald Trump’s most aggressive trade tools. Yet within hours, a new tariff path emerged. For Korean […]
February 21st, 2026
Techpoint Africa

Divest Launches V3, Expands Beyond Crypto-to-Cash to Build a Smarter Way to Move Money Across Africa

Divest, the Nigerian fintech startup originally known for simplifying crypto-to-cash conversions, today announces the launch of Divest V3, a major product evolution that expands its mission […]
February 20th, 2026
Korea Tech Today

Naver Pay Glitch Renews Debate Over System Resilience in Korea’s Payment Infrastructure

Payment failures highlight platform dependence in Korea’s digital commerce market Naver Pay, the mobile payment arm of Naver Corp., experienced a service disruption for roughly four […]
February 19th, 2026
Korea Tech Today

SK Telecom Sees Surge in Users After KT Waives Early Termination Fees

January MNP data highlights competitive shifts in South Korea’s mobile market SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile carrier, added more than 340,000 customers in January through […]
February 16th, 2026
Techpoint Africa

Monica Cash Highlights Three Years of Growth, Processing Over ₦500 Billion in Transactions

In Nigeria’s fast moving digital finance space, longevity is rare. Many platforms appear quickly and disappear just as fast. Monica Cash has now completed three uninterrupted […]
February 16th, 2026
Techpoint Africa

OPay Wins Fintech Company of the Year for Second Time at Leadership Awards

OPay, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, has been named Fintech Company of the Year 2025 at the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards, held on 12 […]
February 16th, 2026
Korea Tech Desk

KIBO’s Record Loan Repayments Signal Rising Stress in Korea’s Startup Credit Pipeline

Korea’s startup economy rests on more than venture capital. A large share of early-stage firms rely on policy-backed loan guarantees to secure bank financing. When that […]
February 15th, 2026
Korea Tech Desk

Korea’s Anti-Broker Reform Now Proceeds to Enforcement Mode

Trust in public capital rarely collapses overnight. It erodes quietly — through shortcuts, intermediaries, and systems that reward familiarity over fairness. South Korea’s latest move signals […]
February 15th, 2026
Tech Nova Ghana

Onafriq and Conduit Partner Up to Expand Stablecoin-Powered Payments in Africa

Conduit, a stablecoin infrastructure provider, is partnering with Onafriq, Africa’s largest digital payments network. The goal is to replace slow, traditional banking rails with blockchain-backed stablecoins […]
February 12th, 2026
Techpoint Africa

Redtech sets sights on 29 African markets, says mergers and acquisitions on the table

Acquisitions are on the table for Redtech Ltd as the fintech plans an expansion drive that will see it enter 29 African countries by 2027. The […]
February 12th, 2026
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