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Mobile finance, powered by blockchain technology, launched in Africa by Shiga Digital

Fintech company Shiga Digital debuts Android and iOS apps, extending its digital financial services to businesses.

Mobile finance utilizing blockchain technology is introduced in Africa by Shiga Digital
Mobile finance utilizing blockchain technology is introduced in Africa by Shiga Digital

Mobile finance, powered by blockchain technology, launched in Africa by Shiga Digital

Shiga Digital, a pioneering fintech company, has announced the launch of its mobile applications, marking a significant step in its mission to improve financial accessibility in Africa.

The mobile apps, available on both Android and iOS platforms, are built on blockchain technology and global collaboration. They aim to redefine secure, instant, and inclusive cross-border value movement.

The mobile apps offer stablecoin payments, secure cross-border transactions, and blockchain-based asset services. By leveraging blockchain technology, Shiga Digital continues to eliminate traditional frictions such as high remittance costs, settlement delays, and currency instability.

Abiola Shogbeni, Co-Founder and CEO of Shiga Digital, emphasizes that they are not just building technology, but financial infrastructure tailored for Africa. He states that the mobile apps put financial tools right into the hands of business owners, wherever they are.

Shiga Digital's mobile apps are designed for businesses and individuals across Africa. To ensure localized service delivery aligned with regional legal and financial standards, the company partners with licensed financial transmitters in each market.

The financial partner in the strategic partnership with Tether, the global leader in stablecoin issuance and digital asset infrastructure, is SBI Holdings. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to unlocking inclusive financial access, scaling blockchain adoption, and building future-proof solutions tailored to African economies.

Shiga Digital's mobile apps are a significant step in their strategy to redefine how value moves across borders securely, instantly, and inclusively. The launch strengthens their role as a next-generation financial partner for Africa's digitally evolving economies.

Moreover, the mobile launch represents a leap forward in digital accessibility for underserved and growth-ready markets. The apps are designed to level the financial playing field, making financial tools more accessible.

With this launch, Shiga Digital continues to lead the charge in modernizing Africa's financial infrastructure, aiming to eliminate traditional barriers and pave the way for a more inclusive and dynamic financial landscape.

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