2025

2025

Year in review

Year in review

Our Momentum. Our Markets. Our Mission.

Our Momentum. Our Markets. Our Mission.

“Our vision has always been bigger than borders...”

“Our vision has always been bigger than borders...”

Across the industry, there’s no doubt that 2025 was the year of stablecoins. For Yellow Card, it was the year we doubled down on discipline, clarity, and scale. We focused on the fundamentals, tightened execution, expanded strategically, and strengthened our position as the largest and most trusted digital-assets infrastructure provider across Africa and emerging markets.

From strategic partnerships to impactful global media coverage, awards, and major ecosystem events, Yellow Card was everywhere. And as our CEO and Co-Founder Chris Maurice says, “Our vision has always been bigger than borders. This year, we strengthened Africa, expanded into emerging markets, and built rails that will power digital money for decades.”

Across the industry, there’s no doubt that 2025 was the year of stablecoins. For Yellow Card, it was the year we doubled down on discipline, clarity, and scale. We focused on the fundamentals, tightened execution, expanded strategically, and strengthened our position as the largest and most trusted digital-assets infrastructure provider across Africa and emerging markets.

From strategic partnerships to impactful global media coverage, awards, and major ecosystem events, Yellow Card was everywhere. And as our CEO and Co-Founder Chris Maurice says, “Our vision has always been bigger than borders. This year, we strengthened Africa, expanded into emerging markets, and built rails that will power digital money for decades.”


Justin Poiroux, CTO and Co-Founder speaks to the reason why Yellow Card always remained one step ahead of competitors. “Our competitive advantage has always been our world-class infrastructure that scales across continents. It’s the reason why some of the biggest names in the industry have partnered with us”.

From Africa to emerging markets, 2025 was the year Yellow Card sharpened its strategy, expanded its reach, and deepened its infrastructure. Here’s a look at the milestones that shaped our year.

Justin Poiroux, CTO and Co-Founder speaks to the reason why Yellow Card always remained one step ahead of competitors. “Our competitive advantage has always been our world-class infrastructure that scales across continents. It’s the reason why some of the biggest names in the industry have partnered with us”.

From Africa to emerging markets, 2025 was the year Yellow Card sharpened its strategy, expanded its reach, and deepened its infrastructure. Here’s a look at the milestones that shaped our year.

Each metric represents deeper liquidity pools, stronger financial infrastructures, and more resilient, reliable access to digital dollars across the emerging markets and regions that need them most for economic growth and operational expansion.

Each metric represents deeper liquidity pools, stronger financial infrastructures, and more resilient, reliable access to digital dollars across the emerging markets and regions that need them most for economic growth and operational expansion.

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transaction volume successfully processed in the last 12 months across global markets

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emerging markets expansion completed, including Brazil, India, Mexico, China, Singapore and Hong Kong

500+

global organic
media placements

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markets now covered by total operational capabilities

$0.0bn

transaction volume successfully processed in the last 12 months across global markets

500+

global organic
media placements

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Emerging markets expansion completed, including Brazil, India, Mexico, China, Singapore and Hong Kong

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markets now covered by total operational capabilities

Global Recognition

Global Recognition

Global Recognition

In October, we won the Grand Prix in the Payments category at the Money20/20 USA Awards. This was a monumental moment for the team and cements our position as a global leader in cross-border payments.

In October, we won the Grand Prix in the Payments category at the Money20/20 USA Awards. This was a monumental moment for the team and cements our position as a global leader in cross-border payments.

In October, we won the Grand Prix in the Payments category at the Money20/20 USA Awards. This was a monumental moment for the team and cements our position as a global leader in cross-border payments.

Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight

Employee Spotlight

At the start of the year, Lasbery Chioma Oludimu, our VP of Global Operations and MD, Yellow Card Nigeria, was recognised as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Financial Technology for 2024.

At the start of the year, Lasbery Chioma Oludimu, our VP of Global Operations and MD, Yellow Card Nigeria, was recognised as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Financial Technology for 2024.

At the start of the year, Lasbery Chioma Oludimu, our VP of Global Operations and MD, Yellow Card Nigeria, was recognised as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in Financial Technology for 2024.

In October, Maria Oldham was appointed COO of Yellow Card. She brings deep expertise in operational excellence, strategic finance, and market expansion. She previously served as SVP & Global Head of Strategy, Corporate Development and Finance at dLocal, VP of Marketplace at Brazilian unicorn Loft, and Head of Latin America for PayPal’s SME business. In this role, she will oversee all revenue and growth functions including.

In October, Maria Oldham was appointed COO of Yellow Card. She brings deep expertise in operational excellence, strategic finance, and market expansion. She previously served as SVP & Global Head of Strategy, Corporate Development and Finance at dLocal, VP of Marketplace at Brazilian unicorn Loft, and Head of Latin America for PayPal’s SME business. In this role, she will oversee all revenue and growth functions including.

In October, Maria Oldham was appointed COO of Yellow Card. She brings deep expertise in operational excellence, strategic finance, and market expansion. She previously served as SVP & Global Head of Strategy, Corporate Development and Finance at dLocal, VP of Marketplace at Brazilian unicorn Loft, and Head of Latin America for PayPal’s SME business. In this role, she will oversee all revenue and growth functions including.

Most recently, Peter Mwangi, Country Manager for Kenya, was featured on the annual Business Daily Top 40 Under 40 Men (2025) list.

Most recently, Peter Mwangi, Country Manager for Kenya, was featured on the annual Business Daily Top 40 Under 40 Men (2025) list.

Most recently, Peter Mwangi, Country Manager for Kenya, was featured on the annual Business Daily Top 40 Under 40 Men (2025) list.

Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships

Strategic Partnerships

Visa

We announced a pivotal partnership with payments giant Visa to extend its stablecoin settlement system within the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (CEMEA) region.

Fireblocks

We hit a major milestone in our mission to transform cross-border payments across Africa by joining the Fireblocks Network for Payments. This integration brings Africa’s emerging markets into a global ecosystem that has already processed over $10 trillion in digital asset transfers.

Tempo

We launched instant gas-sponsored stablecoin transfers in collaboration with Tempo, giving millions of customers faster and more affordable access to USDT and other stablecoins.

Thunes

We announced a strategic collaboration with Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world to advance stablecoin adoption and streamline international business payments across emerging markets.

Yellow Card In the Media

Yellow Card In the Media

Yellow Card In the Media

This year, our executives and senior leadership were prominent features in the media. With over 600 earned-media placements across global and pan-African outlets. Here are some of our key features from this year.

This year, our executives and senior leadership were prominent features in the media. With over 600 earned-media placements across global and pan-African outlets. Here are some of our key features from this year.

Industry Reports

Industry Reports

Industry Reports

2025 Report on Data Protection in Africa

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2025 Report on Data Protection in Africa

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2025 Report on Data Protection in Africa

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Inside Africa’s Regulatory Landscape

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Inside Africa’s Regulatory Landscape

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Inside Africa’s Regulatory Landscape

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Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets

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Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets

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Stablecoin Adoption in Emerging Markets

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Product Updates

Product Updates

Product Updates

Custodial & Self-Custody Wallets & Subwallets

Custodial & Self-Custody Wallets & Subwallets

Custodial & Self-Custody Wallets & Subwallets

Create wallets for internal Stablecoin management or enable customer subwallets with flexible custodial and self-custody options. We handle all blockchain and Stablecoin layers.

Create wallets for internal Stablecoin management or enable customer subwallets with flexible custodial and self-custody options. We handle all blockchain and Stablecoin layers.

Create wallets for internal Stablecoin management or enable customer subwallets with flexible custodial and self-custody options. We handle all blockchain and Stablecoin layers.

Earn Yield on your Stablecoin Balances

Earn Yield on your Stablecoin Balances

Earn Yield on your Stablecoin Balances

Buy/sell USDT, USDC, and other Stablecoins with USD, NGN, AED, and 50+ major and local currencies.

Buy/sell USDT, USDC, and other Stablecoins with USD, NGN, AED, and 50+ major and local currencies.

Buy/sell USDT, USDC, and other Stablecoins with USD, NGN, AED, and 50+ major and local currencies.

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Virtual USD/EUR Accounts

Virtual USD/EUR Accounts

Virtual USD/EUR Accounts

Create and manage unique USD and EUR accounts with dedicated IBANs for your business and your customers with full on/off ramp support.

Create and manage unique USD and EUR accounts with dedicated IBANs for your business and your customers with full on/off ramp support.

Create and manage unique USD and EUR accounts with dedicated IBANs for your business and your customers with full on/off ramp support.

Earn Yield on your Stablecoin Balances

Earn Yield on your Stablecoin Balances

Earn Yield on your Stablecoin Balances

Generate passive income from your Stablecoin holdings while maintaining instant liquidity for operations.

Generate passive income from your Stablecoin holdings while maintaining instant liquidity for operations.

Generate passive income from your Stablecoin holdings while maintaining instant liquidity for operations.

Global Coverage

Global Coverage

Global Coverage

Vision 2026

Vision 2026

Vision 2026

As we wrap up an incredibly successful year, we look ahead to 2026 with focus, clarity, and momentum. Next year promises bigger partnerships, more product expansion, and far deeper reach across emerging markets as we continue building the most trusted stablecoin infrastructure in our ecosystem.

Connect with our team to explore how Yellow Card’s infrastructure can support your organization’s cross-border, treasury, and payment needs.


As we wrap up an incredibly successful year, we look ahead to 2026 with focus, clarity, and momentum. Next year promises bigger partnerships, more product expansion, and far deeper reach across emerging markets as we continue building the most trusted stablecoin infrastructure in our ecosystem.

Connect with our team to explore how Yellow Card’s infrastructure can support your organization’s cross-border, treasury, and payment needs.


As we wrap up an incredibly successful year, we look ahead to 2026 with focus, clarity, and momentum. Next year promises bigger partnerships, more product expansion, and far deeper reach across emerging markets as we continue building the most trusted stablecoin infrastructure in our ecosystem.

Connect with our team to explore how Yellow Card’s infrastructure can support your organization’s cross-border, treasury, and payment needs.