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The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has launched a global Grant Programme granting innovators across Kenya and the world access to a $10 million fund.

Ripple has partnered with Chipper Cash to improve cross-border payments in Africa using crypto. This collaboration aims to enhance transaction speed, reduce costs, and promote financial inclusion for 5 million users across several countries.

NALA has received regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana to launch remittance services in partnership with BigPay, enhancing cross-border payments in Ghana. This expansion reflects NALA's commitment to building financial infrastructure and broadening its payment services.

Fingo Africa, a YC-backed neobank, is launching in Kenya after securing regulatory approval. It aims to offer significantly reduced fees for financial services to Africa's youth and streamline bank account access within minutes. Partnered with Ecobank, it plans a pan-African rollout.

Aave has achieved significant growth, now representing 20% of the DeFi ecosystem’s total value locked at over $24 billion. Its token AAVE surged 90%, reflecting the broader DeFi rebound as institutional interest and mobile use cases drive engagement, particularly in emerging markets.

AlphaBloq Technologies Limited has been admitted to Kenya's Capital Markets Authority Regulatory Sandbox to test its blockchain-enabled real estate tokenization platform for 12 months, aiming to promote affordable real estate investment.

Yuki, a Nigerian fintech, partners with Aladdin Digital to enhance digital asset access for over 75,000 users in Africa. This collaboration simplifies crypto solutions for fintech firms while promoting responsible investing and user-friendly experiences in the crypto ecosystem.