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The Future of Finance in Africa: A Call for Innovation and Collaboration At the Digital Assets Summit Africa (DASA) 2025, held in Accra, a number of industry leaders emphasized the importance of digital assets and blockchain technologies in shaping Africa’s financial future. Among them was Professor Tonya M. Evans, Board Director at Digital Currency Group and Fintech Strategist, who urged financial institutions to embrace these innovations. Prof. Evans called on banks and other financial entities to partner with fintech companies and explore blockchain-based solutions for cross-border payments and trade. She stressed that digital assets should not be viewed as a threat to traditional banking but rather as an opportunity to enhance customer service and expand financial inclusion. The summit focused on the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Digital Economy Through Innovation and Regulation,” highlighting the potential of digital assets—such as Bitcoin, stablecoins, and non-fungible tokens—to t...

Introduction to Antom’s Agentic Payment Solution Ant International has introduced a groundbreaking agentic payment solution through its subsidiary, Antom. This innovative system allows AI agents to connect directly with alternative payment methods (APMs), offering a seamless and secure way for users to complete transactions. The new feature is part of a broader effort to integrate artificial intelligence into the digital payment ecosystem. How Antom EasySafePay Works At the core of this solution is Antom EasySafePay, which enables users to link their digital wallets directly to the checkout page without being redirected to external applications. This integration simplifies the payment process, making it faster and more convenient for consumers. Instead of navigating through multiple platforms, users can complete transactions within the same interface they are using to interact with AI agents. The platform supports embedded payment flows that rely on dialogue-based interactions. Thi...

The Role of Technology in Financial Inclusion Technology has emerged as a critical driver in enhancing financial inclusion and economic mobility, particularly in developing economies like Malawi. A local financial firm, TransUnion Malawi, highlights the transformative potential of technology in enabling broader access to financial services. The Country Director of TransUnion Malawi, Dumisani Kadango, emphasized that while progress has been made, significant challenges remain in ensuring comprehensive financial services reach all segments of the population. He pointed out that these challenges are hindering the pace of financial inclusion, which is essential for sustainable economic development. Kadango stressed that when individuals have access to affordable, appropriate, and timely financial products and services, they are better equipped to save, invest, manage risks, and improve their overall quality of life. This empowerment is crucial not only for individual well-being but also...

Meningkatkan Keamanan Digital dalam Layanan Perbankan Di tengah pesatnya perkembangan teknologi, ancaman penipuan digital semakin menghantui sektor jasa keuangan. Untuk menanggapi hal ini, Asosiasi Fintech Indonesia (AFTECH) bersama Privy menyelenggarakan acara Online Fintech Talk dengan tema Fighting Digital Fraud: Membangun Digital Trust Layanan Perbankan melalui Inovasi Identitas Digital . Acara ini dihadiri oleh lebih dari 80 peserta yang berasal dari berbagai latar belakang, seperti industri perbankan, fintech, teknologi, hingga masyarakat umum. Acara ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kesadaran akan risiko penipuan digital, memperkenalkan peran identitas digital dan kecerdasan buatan (AI) dalam pencegahan fraud, serta memperkuat kolaborasi antara regulator, perbankan, dan pelaku fintech. Tujuannya adalah untuk menciptakan kepercayaan yang lebih besar dalam layanan keuangan digital. Wakil Sekretaris Jenderal II AFTECH, Saat Prihartono, menekankan pentingnya menjaga keseimbangan a...