Ghana’s Africa Money and DeFi Summit set to unlock online gambling growth
Payments and blockchain innovations are set to transform West Africa’s online gambling and igaming markets.
Ghana.- Ghana will host the third edition of the Africa Money and DeFi Summit West Africa, a major fintech and blockchain event expected to influence the region’s online gambling, igaming and digital betting sectors.
By spotlighting innovations in digital payments, blockchain and decentralised finance (DeFi), the summit aims to accelerate the adoption of faster, more secure and compliant financial systems that are poised to transform how players deposit, withdraw and transact online.
The summit, taking place on September 24 and 25 in Accra, will bring together over 500 leaders from fintech, DeFi and Web3, representing the forefront of financial innovation. Sessions will explore how stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to traditional money like the US dollar, along with blockchain and modern payment systems, can streamline payments and expand financial inclusion.
These developments are expected to benefit igaming platforms, digital betting services and in-game transactions by improving transaction speed, security and reliability.
Andrew Fassnidge, Director of Africa Money and DeFi Summit, highlighted the commercial potential of digital finance. “Africa’s financial landscape is evolving rapidly. Stablecoins now support payroll, cross-border transfers and business operations, driving real commercial momentum. With mobile-based stablecoin transfers up 61 per cent and 43 per cent of digital asset transactions involving stablecoins, adoption is accelerating,” he said, according to a press release.
Fassnidge added: “Fintech innovation is at the heart of this shift, spanning embedded finance, lending platforms, digital identity, Web3 (a decentralised blockchain-based internet), mobile money and digital commerce. This summit brings together the builders, investors and platforms turning emerging technologies into scalable business and investment opportunities.”
Digital revolution set to transform igaming
For the gaming and igaming sector, these shifts could mark a turning point. Secure, fast and fully compliant digital payments can simplify betting and withdrawal processes, while blockchain-based solutions may enable tokenised in-game assets and decentralised gaming platforms.
The summit takes place at a pivotal moment, as Ghana is preparing new digital asset regulations expected in September. These rules provide a framework for safe, compliant and innovative digital payments, creating an environment where fintech solutions and blockchain technologies showcased at the summit can thrive.
By bringing together industry leaders, investors and innovators, the event highlights how emerging technologies are being adopted within a supportive regulatory landscape, with clear implications for online gambling and igaming platforms across West Africa.
Overall, the Africa Money and DeFi Summit West Africa 2025 is set to modernise Africa’s online gambling and igaming industries by integrating new technologies, financial tools and regulatory guidance to expand opportunities across the continent.
