The article highlights Africa's growing role in leveraging financial technology and digital infrastructure to enhance economic connectivity and inclusion. Since the introduction of M-Pesa in 2007, the continent has been a leader in adopting technology to facilitate financial transactions. The conversation between Teana Baker-Taylor and Elizabeth Rossiello, founder of AZA Finance, during the World Economic Forum in 2023, underscores the transformative impact of digital currencies and blockchain on economic mobility across Africa. Rossiello discusses the transition from early mobile money services to advanced digital currency applications, noting the increasing use of digital currencies like Circle's USDC among AZA's institutional clients for efficient cross-border commerce. The discussion also emphasizes the potential of digital finance to overcome traditional financial barriers and expand global trade opportunities for African businesses.