Back to all news
Macro Finance

Ecobank Taps Yuan Payments as It Eyes Africa’s Trade With China

Bloomberg Markets·October 9, 2026·1 min read

Ecobank Transnational Inc. is expanding direct yuan payment services for clients trading with China, aiming to strengthen ties with Africa's largest trading partner and reduce dollar reliance. The pan-African lender's move reflects growing demand for renminbi settlement across the continent's trade corridors.

Read at Bloomberg Markets
Daily crypto arcade

Read the news, then play it.

Chainshorts turns crypto headlines into a daily game. Catch up in 60 words, then jump into daily lucky draws for a shot at the pot.

Open ChainshortsGet it on the Solana dApp Store