From Mobile Money to Blockchain: The Future of Money in Africa, Explained | Fintech Friays

From Mobile Money to Blockchain: The Future of Money in Africa, Explained | Fintech Friays

May 1, 2026 · 5 min · Episode 250

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The episode discusses the integration of blockchain technology with mobile money services in Africa, featuring insights from Samukele Mkhize of Binance Africa.

Listen to the full episode with Samukele Mkhize, Country Compliance Head at Binance Africa , "Unlocking the power of Blockchain technology across African economies": https://thesoundofaccra.com/episode/unlocking-the-power-of-blockchain-technology-across-african-economies-fintech-fridays-special-edition-with-binance-africa-ep2 In this snippet, we explore how Binance is driving fintech innovation in Africa by integrating cryptocurrency with existing mobile money services, making digital transactions more accessible and efficient for users in countries like Ghana and Uganda. They note that blockchain technology enables faster, borderless payments and provides a transparent, immutable record of transactions, which helps both users and regulators. Taken from an insightful conversation with Samukele Mkhize, Country Compliance Head at Binance Africa . Together on the full episode, they explored the opportunities and challenges of regulating cryptocurrency on the continent, fostering fintech innovation, and the impact on unbanked populations. Topics Binance’s integration with mobile money platforms in Africa The impact of blockchain technology on cross-border payments Blockchain…

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