If you send money to Africa regularly, you already know what matters most: every transfer moving through smoothly, the status needs to be clear, and the money needs to land where it is supposed to, on time. With Africa’s cross-border payments market projected to cross US$1 trillion by
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The start of a new year is a great time to reset your financial habits. Today, remittances support over 200 million people across the African continent, helping families meet daily needs and stay financially steady. Furthermore, emerging technologies are modernizing money transfer services. Trusted money transfer apps like OAPay are
Stablecoins are gaining formal recognition in the US, where lawmakers and banks are now approaching digital payments with clearer rules and expectations. The US is treating digital dollars like USDC and USDT as part of a regulated financial system rather than experimental assets. The shift became visible in early 2025.
As millions of African families rely on remittances from abroad to meet daily needs, a new U.S. rule is sparking concern across the diaspora and recipient communities alike. Starting in 2026, certain money transfers will carry a 1% remittance tax introduced by the federal government. The rollout has left