Fintech Association of South Africa

FinTech Association of South Africa

[Darren Franks @franksy_franks]

21m customers (13m in SA) - vision to be the most loved bank in South Africa . Truly incredible. @gotymebankza

#fintech #southafrica #banking

[Fintech Association of South Africa @FinTech_ZA]

Statement from Fintech Association of South Africa on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Reporting and Regulation

https://t.co/lqV9ZnMJ2F

#bnpl #southafrica #fintech

[Darren Franks @franksy_franks]

@yellowcard_app @ITWebAfrica I’m not sure this is accurate from a South African regulatory perspective. @FinTech_ZA is working alongside the FSCA to ensure industry is consulted before anything is drafted. @yellowcard_app is welcome to get in touch with the team.

[Darren Franks @franksy_franks]

@UntoppaTings Can’t agree with this - look at @gotymebankza, @Discovery_SA (yes, they are fintechs), @SnapScanApp, @LunoGlobal, @VALRdotcom, @MoneyBadgerPay, @Yoco_ZA to name but a few. Check out @FinTech_ZA

[Darren Franks @franksy_franks]

@MokoenaDee @Mashstartup We cover the FinTech industry under @FinTech_ZA (but we’re not a political party!)

[Darren Franks @franksy_franks]

@iamkoshiek May I mention @FinTech_ZA and @titc_fintech 😀

[Bitcoin Events @BitcoinEventsCo]

🚀Major Step for Blockchain & Fintech in Africa

South African banking giant @Nedbank has partnered with global crypto platform @cryptocom to help drive blockchain-based fintech innovation across Africa.

This collaboration signals a growing shift where traditional financial institutions and digital asset platforms are working together to build the next generation of financial infrastructure on the continent.

As blockchain adoption accelerates, partnerships like this could unlock new opportunities in:
🔹 Cross-border payments
🔹 Digital asset services
🔹 Fintech innovation
🔹 Financial inclusion across African markets

Africa’s financial ecosystem is rapidly evolving, with banks, fintechs, and digital asset platforms exploring how blockchain technology can deliver faster, more efficient, and more inclusive financial services.

The message is clear: the future of finance in Africa will be collaborative, digital, and increasingly blockchain-powered.

🔗Read the @ITWeb full article here:
https://t.co/4LxSKO37BZ

#BlockchainAfrica #Fintech #Crypto #DigitalAssets #AfricaTech #Innovation

[Darren Franks @franksy_franks]

Speed doesn’t die in regulation.

It dies in unclear decision flow between Product, Risk, and ExCo.

Clarity scales.

#fintech #payments #leadership

[Darren Franks @franksy_franks]

@FinTech_ZA held the first ever SA FinTech Awards last week and amongst the winners was @iamkoshiek - not just one, but two awards! Great to celebrate a few drinks with you after! Congrats. #fintech #southafrica

https://t.co/D4rlEYFszK

[Bitcoin Events @BitcoinEventsCo]

Now we have a panel on "Regulatory Frameworks for Sustainable Stablecoin Adoption in Africa" 💱🌍

Moderated by @franksy_franks (CEO, @FinTech_ZA), this insightful panel features @felixmacharia_ (Co-Founder & CEO, @KotaniPay) and @Jordan_Crypt_SA (South Africa Ambassador & Global Partnerships Lead, @Bybit_Official | @BybitAfrica).

The discussion explores how stablecoins are reshaping Africa’s digital financial landscape — enabling faster, cheaper, and more efficient alternatives to traditional payment systems, while advancing financial inclusion across the continent. ⚡💡

#BlockchainAfricaConference2025 #BAC2025 #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets #Fintech #CryptoAdoption #Africa #Innovation #BlockchainAfrica

[Bitcoin Events @BitcoinEventsCo]

🔥Speaker Spotlight: Carel de Jager🔥

We are excited to welcome @SovereignCarel, CEO & Founder of @SilverSixpence_, to the 11th Blockchain Africa Conference 2025 stage!

Carel is a blockchain expert, engineer, and thought leader in cryptocurrency and financial innovation. At SilverSixpence, his Pretoria-based blockchain engineering firm, he leads a team delivering cutting-edge solutions in cryptocurrency trading, technical compliance, exchange solvency audits, and proof-of-reserves for leading exchanges such as @BinanceAfrica @binance, @cryptocom, @kucoincom, and @LunoGlobal.

With a BEng in Chemical Engineering and early career experience at Eskom, Carel brings a unique perspective on the intersection of energy and blockchain. His work spans from high-frequency algorithmic trading and crypto payment gateways to pioneering research at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), where he led blockchain and DLT research initiatives from 2022 to 2025.

At #BAC2025, Carel will join the panel:
⚡"Capitalising on Bitcoin Mining in Africa"

This session will explore how African nations can transform excess or underutilised energy capacity—especially from renewables—into economic opportunity by powering Bitcoin mining operations. The discussion will highlight:
✅ Generating new revenue streams for energy providers
✅ Strengthening grid stability and efficiency
✅ Driving infrastructure development and local economic growth
✅ Positioning Africa as a global leader in sustainable Bitcoin mining

Don’t miss the chance to hear insights from one of Africa’s leading blockchain engineers and innovators.

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/vasKoDESlj
🎟️ Register: https://t.co/N9273i4cC3

#BAC2025 #BlockchainAfricaConference2025 #BitcoinMining #DigitalAssets #BlockchainInnovation

[Bitcoin Events @BitcoinEventsCo]

🔥Speaker Spotlight: Darren Franks🔥

We are excited to welcome @franksy_franks, CEO of the @FinTech_ZA (FINASA), to the Crypto Fest 2025 stage!

With over 20 years of experience in fintech, banking, and innovation, Darren has become a decisive voice in shaping South Africa’s financial technology landscape. He is known for connecting industry stakeholders and translating emerging trends into practical frameworks for regulators and market participants.

One of Darren’s notable achievements is introducing the EZAR framework to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), addressing interoperability challenges in the fintech sector and creating a foundation for banks, fintechs, and service providers to operate on a shared, forward-looking system. Through his work, Darren emphasizes technology as a driver of equity, access, and inclusion, helping South Africa build a resilient and innovative financial ecosystem.

Darren will be moderating the panel:
“Building Africa’s Digital Economy: How Stablecoins Are Becoming the Infrastructure for Future Finance”

This session will explore how stablecoins are transforming Africa’s digital financial infrastructure, offering faster, cheaper, and more efficient alternatives to legacy systems. Darren will share insights on the role of stablecoins in cross-border payments, instant settlement, unlocking working capital, and enabling transparent, efficient, and regulated financial systems.

Don’t miss this engaging discussion on why stablecoins are the financial rails of Africa’s digital future!

🔗Register Now: https://t.co/LowsC1c4Fp

#CryptoFest2025 #CF2025 #Stablecoins #DigitalEconomy #Fintech #Blockchain #Africa

[Seamless Africa @Seamless_Africa]

The financial world is evolving fast — and Africa’s banking sector is at a turning point. Discover how stablecoins, CBDCs, and innovative strategies can reshape the continent’s financial landscape.

🎟 Reserve your FREE pass → https://t.co/d8WIhgshTb

#SeamlessAfrica #Fintech

[titc.io @titc_fintech]

If a client has only one payment service provider (PSP), adding a second is crucial. But it's equally important to ensure those two PSPs aren't using the same processor or bank. Diversify those rails! #payments #fintech

[Seamless Africa @Seamless_Africa]

🚀 We’re excited to welcome The Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) as an Association Partner at Seamless Africa 2025!

Meet the FINASA team this September and explore how they’re shaping the future of fintech in Africa.

Register for free today: https://t.co/b6fgXkXFPB

[titc.io @titc_fintech]

Becoming more than just a lender means staying relevant. Regular engagement + banking services + key insights? That's how to build a "deeper relationship" with customers. #customerexperience #FinTech

[Darren Franks @franksy_franks]

Great event in #capetown with @MayorofLondon, @tymebankza, @QuonaCapital and @londonpartners #fintech

[Fintech Association of South Africa @FinTech_ZA]

@soken_team @goncharove @fscasouthafrica @SAPoliceService @decodefincrime A number of South Africans are victims

[Fintech Association of South Africa @FinTech_ZA]

@soken_team @goncharove @fscasouthafrica @SAPoliceService @decodefincrime

[Soken @soken_team]

#OCTOBITS #SCAM

DETAILS BY SOKEN

Their official project, which they are developing as a legitimate platform but fear could later be used as a scam, is called https://t.co/rBYylhDREk This project is being built as an official platform, with an architecture identical to @OctobitsTrade , but with a seemingly completely legal and legitimate purpose at first glance ONLY.

Company: Marketing Technology IT Development LLC.
There is no registration! This company does not exist in connection with the project.

One of the project’s founders is Evgeny Goncharov, a Russian citizen.
Interestingly, Evgeny Goncharov found someone or most real "bought" on LinkedIn with a NEAR similar name, Evgeny Goncharenko, and used his identity to create a deepfake for Octobits for TikTok https://t.co/hOGm2ZFO9R

Furthermore, the wallet linked to Octobits: https://t.co/9lJcqrJJ1c is directly connected to https://t.co/6DloPuVRF1. The wallet contains leftover funds from previous scam projects, which were promoted by Goncharov @goncharove .

Regarding wallet activity, in the last week, there have been 5 incoming transactions and 3 outgoing transactions.

Evgeny Goncharov and his team are likely in Portugal, though this is unconfirmed—for now :)
The team is under investigation; it’s only a matter of time.

For more details or help drafting a letter to the police, blockchain networks, or Interpol, feel free to reach out via direct message.

Everything is real! SOKEN is with you 😎

#CryptoScam #BlockchainFraud #SwapsterFraud #CryptoAlert #TronWallet #OctobitsScam #CyberFraud

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• @TRONSCAN_ORG (Tronscan Official)
• @octobitsvictims (SCAMMED COMMUNITY)
• @trondao (TRON DAO)
• @CoinDesk (CoinDesk)
• @binance (Binance Official)
• @chainalysis (Chainalysis)