Yellow Card, a pan-African fintech company, has been named a finalist for the Payments Category at the first-ever Money Awards, hosted by Money20/20.
The event will honour global innovators redefining the future of financial services in Las Vegas on Sunday, 26 October.
Money20/20 is a global platform and event organiser for the financial services ecosystem, connecting leaders from banking, payments, fintech, big tech, retail, and government to drive innovation, foster collaboration, and facilitate deal-making.
Yellow Card's recognition by Money20/20 follows its strategic moves in recent months to become a key driver of modernisation in African payment systems.
The fintech said this nomination caps a landmark year for Yellow Card, which has been marked by rapid growth, strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Visa and Fireblocks, as well as its successful expansion into emerging markets.
Chris Maurice, CEO and co-founder of Yellow Card, said: "Our vision has always been bigger than just payments; it’s about creating a level playing field where an entrepreneur in São Paulo or Lagos has the same opportunity to scale globally as one in London or New York. Being a finalist at Money20/20 tells us the world is not just watching, but recognising the importance of that mission.”
According to the fintech, the award nomination also recognises Yellow Card's distinct technological advancements.
"From an architectural standpoint, our innovation lies in making the complex feel simple. Businesses don't need to be crypto experts to benefit from the speed and efficiency of stablecoins.
“We built an infrastructure layer that handles all the back-end complexity. This nomination recognises that a powerful customer experience is just as critical as the underlying technology. We're building the financial layer to enable businesses around the world to harness the power of stablecoins and emerging market rails alike,” said Justin Poiroux, CTO and co-founder of Yellow Card.
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