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Yet, with 57% of Sub-Saharan Africa\u2019s population remaining unbanked, fragmented regulations, inconsistent compliance standards, and limited eKYC infrastructure cost fintechs millions of dollars in duplicated efforts each year, threatening the promise of a truly integrated financial ecosystem. Building a harmonized framework for digital identity, oversight, and innovation is now urgent to unlock cross-border growth and financial inclusion at scale. With over $137 million in new funding, a rapidly expanding user base across West Africa, and the recent rollout of its Visa prepaid card in pilot phase, Wave is redefining access to digital finance through affordability, simplicity, and innovation. 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