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How African Mobile Money Is Outpacing Traditional Banking
Lucas and Luna explore how mobile money platforms in Africa are growing faster than traditional banking systems, with a focus on M-Pesa's evolution in Kenya and its expansion into lending, savings, and cross-border payments. They discuss the latest data showing mobile money transactions in sub-Saharan Africa surpassing $1 trillion annually, and how this is reshaping financial inclusion, monetary policy, and investment opportunities. The episode also touches on the broader implications for emerging market fintech, including regulatory challenges and the role of partnerships with telecom…
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