FFT News RoundUp : SoftBank’s $10...

FFT News RoundUp : SoftBank’s $10B Play, Nigeria’s $1B Bet & More

Finance &. Future Tech by Mpirirwe Mark
S2 · E1
Aug 18, 2025
06:10

Episode notes

In this episode, we unpack the latest global fintech headlines:

  • TerraPay & Whish Money team up to expand cross-border remittances.

  • SoftBank-backed PayPay files for a $10B US IPO.

  • Routable partners with FedNow for 24/7 instant payments.

  • Philippines’ central bank orders e-wallets to cut gambling links.

  • Nedbank acquires iKhokha in a $93M SME push.

  • PNC Bank integrates with Oracle ERP for embedded banking.

  • GoCardless launches AI Same Day Settlement+, amid Mollie’s acquisition talks.

  • Nigerian telcos pledge $1B to improve networks.

  • Tanzania’s real-time payments surge past $11B in 2024.

From Africa to Asia, Europe to the US — discover how technology, regulation, and innovation are reshaping the future of money.