Diving into the exciting world of blockchain, Ripple is making big moves in Africa by teaming up with Onafriq. This strategic partnership reflects Ripple’s goal to tap into a massive $2.7 trillion market in Africa’s booming fintech scene.
What’s next for the crypto giant? Read on to explore!
Africa, a major player in global business, is seeing a boom in its fintech sector, especially in payments. Financial experts predict that Africa’s financial services revenue will jump to a whopping $230 billion in the next two years. This surge is powered by more people using fintech, a growing number of folks with mobile phones, and a rising interest in digital banking.
On November 8th, as reported by Coinpedia, Ripple and Onafriq joined hands to tackle common challenges in moving money across borders. These challenges include high fees, slow settlement times, and limited access to regular banking.
Onafriq, with its big network connecting millions of mobile wallets across a chunk of Africa, is a key player in making financial services more accessible.
This Ripple and Onafriq partnership could bring real benefits across the whole African region, fitting right into Ripple’s big plan in the $2.7 trillion market.
As Africa establishes itself in the world economy, there’s a unique chance for banks to find new ways to make money by getting in on the region’s fast growth. Leading countries like South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Egypt are leading the way in changing how people make payments, as Ripple points out.
Nigeria’s Special Situation
Especially in Nigeria, where a whopping 73% of adults have mobile phones but don’t use credit cards much, there’s a big opportunity for the financial industry to step in. This opens the door for new ideas and making finance more accessible, creating the perfect ground for Ripple and Onafriq to make a difference.
In a nutshell, Ripple’s move into Africa, thanks to its partnership with Onafriq, is set to reshape how we handle money across the continent.
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