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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1899, Fiat founded by Giovanni Agnelli in Turin, Italy. In 1901, Gwendolyn Lizarraga, Belizean businesswoman, activist, and politician (died 1975) was born. In 1931, Tullio Regge, Italian physicist and academic (died 2014) was born. In 1935, Oliver Napier, Northern Irish lawyer and politician (died 2011) was born. In 1950, Pakistan joins the International Monetary Fund and the International Bank. In 1960, Congo Crisis: The State of Katanga breaks away from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 1960, France legislates for the independence of Dahomey (later Benin), Upper Volta (later Burkina Faso) and Niger. In 1990, Oka Crisis: First Nations land dispute in Quebec begins. In 2004, Laurance Rockefeller, American financier and philanthropist (born 1910) passed away. In 2015, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán escapes from the maximum security Altiplano prison in Mexico, his second escape. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Accrue targets African businesses with stablecoin-powered cross-border banking platform
The startup joins other fintechs such as Grey, Flutterwave, and Raenest, which offer stablecoin-powered payment products that enable businesses to collect international payments, hold dollar balances, and pay suppliers across multiple markets, reflecting a broader shift in how fintechs are approaching cross-border commerce.
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· Jun 29, 2026
Standard Bank Becomes The First Bank On The Continent Authorised To Clear Renminbi Transactions
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· Jul 7, 2026
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· Jul 8, 2026
CBN Data Localisation: Galaxy Backbone moves to capture banks, fintechs
By Progress Godfrey Galaxy Backbone (GBB) has intensified its engagement with banks, fintech firms, and other financial institutions as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) moves to enforce the local storage of payment transaction data. The digital infrastructure and shared services provider, in a statement yesterday, brought together Chief Information Officers, fintech leaders, and technology stakeholders [] The post CBN Data Localisation: Galaxy Backbone moves to capture banks, fintechs appeared first on Vanguard News.
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