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At an event at the IMF\/World Bank Fall Meetings, Kwame Oppong,<\/strong> the Director of Fintech and Innovation at the Bank of Ghana, addressed the crowd, delivering remarks on behalf of the Bank\u2019s Governor, Dr. Ernest Addison<\/strong>, and announced that Ghana would pioneer the testing of mobile money interoperability with U.S.-owned Brij Technologies Inc<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This initiative will be trialed in Ghana\u2019s Regulatory Sandbox, utilizing the BrijX Currency Swap Platform<\/strong>\u2014a digital marketplace enabling direct currency swaps between Ghanaian Cedis and Nigerian Naira without the need for traditional forex.<\/p>\n The BrijX platform is designed as a Business-to-Business (B2B) marketplace to simplify cross-border transactions and increase financial accessibility for individuals and small businesses. <\/p>\n By eliminating the need for traditional foreign exchange channels, BrijX provides an affordable, efficient way for Ghanaians and Nigerians to trade directly. <\/p>\n With over 500 million mobile money users in Africa, the continent is a global leader in mobile financial services. However, the lack of interoperability across different currencies and borders has been a significant barrier. <\/p>\n By enabling cross-border transactions and currency swaps through platforms like BrijX, Africa can realize its vision of a more inclusive digital economy, unlocking the potential for millions of individuals and businesses.<\/p>\n The commercial launch of BrijX will take place on November 19, 2024,<\/strong> at the M\u00f6venpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra, Ghana. <\/p>\n This event is set to bring together leaders in finance and technology as Brij Technologies Inc. unveils its platform to the wider African market. <\/p>\n Source: Linkedin<\/em><\/p>\nAbout The Platform<\/h2>\n
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