Yellow Card has obtained Swiss regulatory approval to operate through a supervised financial intermediary in Lugano, enabling banks, financial institutions, and large businesses to access its payment network across Africa and other emerging markets. This development establishes a Swiss base for institutional clients to utilize Yellow Card's stablecoin infrastructure.

Paymentology has facilitated the launch of Africa's first mobile-money Tap-to-Pay feature in collaboration with Vodacom Tanzania Plc and M-Pesa Africa. This initiative aims to enhance mobile payment options across the continent.

According to CIO Africa, Africa's payments landscape is evolving into a new phase that goes beyond mere digital transactions, focusing on the development of intelligent and interconnected financial ecosystems. This shift indicates a significant transformation in how financial services are delivered and utilized across the continent.

Daya, a fintech startup backed by Alliance, has raised $2.4 million to develop stablecoin payment infrastructure. This funding follows its graduation from the Alliance DAO ALL15 cohort in November 2025. Daya aims to join other Africa-focused fintechs like Yellow Card and Juicyway in leveraging stablecoins for cross-border business transactions.

The rebranding of Credable to _able highlights the importance of credit infrastructure in Africa, according to TechTrends KE. While consumers typically interact with familiar financial service brands like banks and fintechs, the underlying infrastructure remains largely unseen. The Dubai-based company believes that enhancing this infrastructure presents a significant opportunity for growth in the African financial services market.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced a proposal for a pan-African payment card aimed at facilitating direct transactions between African currencies. This initiative seeks to reduce reliance on foreign currencies like the U.S. dollar, thereby lowering transaction costs and enhancing intra-African trade.