At the 2023 Africa Financial Industry Summit in Togo, Yellow Card, the continent’s premier licensed Stablecoin on/off ramp, took home the coveted “AFIS Disrupter of the Year Award.”
The event, attended by over 1,000 financial industry leaders, regulators, bankers, and fintech entrepreneurs, not only marked a triumph for Yellow Card but also underlined the company’s pivotal role in reshaping the African financial landscape.
Yellow Card’s win in the Disrupter of the Year category is a testament to the company’s resilience and innovative spirit. The award, which recognizes firms navigating challenging times while causing market disruptions, firmly placed Yellow Card in the spotlight; standing tall among formidable contenders like Moniepoint, Sparkle, Ejara, and Bamboo.
Chris Maurice, the Co-founder and CEO of Yellow Card, graciously accepted the award on behalf of the entire team. Expressing his gratitude, Maurice emphasized the significance of the accolade, stating, “This award is further validation that our team is solving important, practical problems across the continent for businesses.”
He highlighted the extraordinary journey of a Stablecoin company winning a traditional finance award, as judged by experts deeply ingrained in the banking industry.
Founded in 2016 by Chris Maurice and Justin Poiroux, Yellow Card has come a long way since its 2019 launch in Nigeria. Operating in 20 countries, boasting over 1.7 million registered customers, and with a dedicated workforce spanning 18 different countries, the company stands at the forefront of transforming the African financial scene.
