Stockholm, Sweden – 10 June 2026
MSTRpay has announced the initiation of its market entry process into the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one of Africa’s largest and most strategically important emerging financial markets.
The expansion forms part of MSTRpay’s broader African growth strategy and will be executed through collaboration with a regulated local financial institution already serving retail and SME customers. The partnership-based approach is designed to ensure full regulatory compliance while enabling gradual deployment of digital financial infrastructure across the country.
With a population exceeding 100 million people and one of the youngest populations globally, the DRC represents a significant opportunity for financial inclusion and digital banking innovation. Despite increasing adoption of mobile money services, large segments of the population remain underserved by traditional financial institutions, creating strong demand for accessible payment solutions, digital wallets, and SME-focused financial services.
The first phase of MSTRpay’s entry strategy will focus on foundational infrastructure deployment, including digital wallet services, merchant payment capabilities, SME transaction support, and future integration of micro-finance services through the company’s MSTRCash platform. Cross-border settlement capabilities are also expected to play an important role as MSTRpay continues to strengthen connectivity across its growing African network.
The company’s expansion model follows a disciplined framework built around partnerships with licensed financial institutions, incremental market deployment, strict regulatory standards, and long-term scalability. This approach has become a cornerstone of MSTRpay’s strategy as it expands across multiple African jurisdictions.
The DRC is widely regarded as one of the continent’s most significant untapped digital finance markets. Rapid urbanisation, increasing smartphone adoption, and growing demand for modern financial services provide favourable conditions for long-term growth in digital payments and financial technology solutions.
“MSTRpay remains committed to building durable financial infrastructure that expands access to financial services across emerging markets. The Democratic Republic of the Congo represents an important milestone in that mission, and we look forward to working closely with local stakeholders to support sustainable financial inclusion and economic development.”
Further details regarding the partnership and deployment roadmap will be announced as the project progresses.
About MSTRpay
MSTRpay is a financial technology company focused on building scalable payment infrastructure, digital wallet solutions, micro-finance capabilities, and cross-border settlement services across emerging markets. Through a partnership-driven model, the company aims to strengthen financial inclusion while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, security, and operational resilience.
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