• Shiga Digital has unveiled its new Android and iOS apps, expanding access to its end-to-end digital finance platform for businesses and individuals across Africa.
  • Plan will see fintech make it simpler for businesses and individuals to send and receive stablecoin payments, manage cross-border transactions, and access secure digital asset investments.
  • Launch follows a recent strategic partnership and investment from Tether, a global leader in digital assets.

Blockchain-based fintech company Shiga Digital has unveiled its new Android and iOS apps, expanding access to its end-to-end digital finance platform for businesses and individuals across Africa.

With this milestone, Shiga Digital argues that this move makes it simpler for businesses and individuals to send and receive stablecoin payments, manage cross-border transactions, and access secure digital asset investments all from the convenience of a mobile device.

“Africa is on the cusp of a financial transformation, and at Tether, we believe in being more than just observers; we are active enablers,” said Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether.

The launch follows a recent strategic partnership and investment from Tether, a global leader in digital assets and issuer of the world’s most widely used stablecoin.

This collaboration marks a major step in scaling blockchain adoption across Africa and signals growing international confidence in the continent’s fintech landscape.

Paolo Ardoino adds: “Our strategic alliance with Shiga Digital is rooted in a shared belief that access to stable, secure, and scalable financial tools should not be a privilege, but a right. This partnership represents a long-term commitment to equipping African businesses with the technology and infrastructure needed to thrive in an increasingly digital global economy. Together, we are unlocking new pathways for growth and innovation and helping to shape a more inclusive financial future for the continent.”

Shiga Digital keen on optimising business operations in Africa

According to Shiga Digital, the company’s platform has been optimised for businesses in Africa, especially mid-sized enterprises that are seeking alternatives to legacy financial systems.

By integrating blockchain-based tools, the company says its soultions streamlines payments, enables faster cross-border trade, and offers transparent access to stable, secure digital finance.

“We’re not just building tech, we’re building financial infrastructure that works for Africa,” said Abiola Shogbeni, Co-Founder and CEO of Shiga Digital. “Our new mobile apps are a major step in our mission to level the playing field. They bring intuitive, locally relevant financial tools right into the hands of business owners, wherever they are.”

Regulatory requirements

Shiga Digital partners with licensed financial transmitters in each of its markets to ensure its services are fully compliant, locally relevant, and aligned with applicable regulatory requirements.

“What sets us apart is how and why we’re building,” added Dami Etomi, Co-Founder and COO. “This isn’t just about technology… It’s about creating solutions that scale impact. Our partnership with Tether goes beyond financial backing; it’s a shared commitment to the future of finance in Africa.”

As more African businesses adopt blockchain-powered financial tools, Shiga Digital is positioning itself at the forefront of this movement, offering a platform built to meet local needs, backed by global standards.

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