Deepening their alliance, Safaricom and PayPal work towards bridging mobile money transactions and global online shopping.
In the vibrant world of digital finance, Kenya is making significant strides. Here are the latest updates that are reshaping the financial services landscape in the East African country.
M-PESA Expands Horizons
M-PESA, the revolutionary mobile money platform, has entered into partnerships with Amazon and PayPal to expand its international remittance services. This move is expected to further enhance financial inclusion in Kenya by enabling faster, cheaper, and more accessible international transactions.
PayPal-MPESA Collaboration
The partnership between Safaricom's M-PESA and PayPal is set to redefine the digital finance space in Kenya. The integration of PayPal's crypto infrastructure with M-PESA aims to facilitate transactions, potentially opening up opportunities for crypto payments in the region.
Introducing PYUSD
The collaboration is significant, given the recent launch of PYUSD, a stablecoin issued by Paxos Trust. PYUSD, which was launched in August 2023, is becoming more widely adopted and could potentially earn interest for holders. The latest update simplifies onboarding and improves transaction flows for Kenyan users.
Financial Inclusion and Global Markets
The integration of M-PESA and PayPal offers key benefits. It enables faster withdrawals and top-ups, improves access to global markets, and contributes to financial inclusion. Mobile money plays a dominant role in financial services in Kenya, and this partnership aligns with Safaricom's mission to "transform lives by connecting customers to opportunities."
PayPal's 'Pay with Crypto' Platform
PayPal's recent rollout of its "Pay with Crypto" platform allows U.S. merchants to accept payments in over 100 cryptocurrencies. This move could potentially revolutionise the e-commerce landscape in Kenya, enabling Kenyan businesses and freelancers to access global markets more easily.
Notable Milestones
By mid-2025, PYUSD's market cap surpassed $1 billion, doubling since the start of the year. The PYUSD stablecoin, issued by PayPal, offers an annual earning of 4% and could save up to 90% on traditional international card fees.
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