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Onafriq, Privy Partner to Expand Stablecoin Payments Across Africa
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Fusion42 · 30 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
African payments gateway Onafriq is partnering with digital wallet provider Privy to integrate USDC stablecoin payment capabilities across its network, which spans 40 countries on the continent.
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Cross-border payments in Africa are moving onto stablecoin rails, bypassing traditional banking. If you sell into Africa, USDC is about to become a local payment method you need to accept.
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