Yellow Card, the largest licensed stablecoin-based infrastructure provider operating across more than 60 countries, has been nominated for seven awards at the Morgans Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance Financial Crime Awards 2026 (Africa Edition).
The company received one institutional nomination in the Organisational Excellence in Governance, Risk, and Compliance category, alongside six individual nominations for two members of its compliance team.
The Morgans GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Awards recognise individuals and organisations that are setting the benchmark for excellence in governance, risk management, compliance, cybersecurity, fraud prevention, and the fight against financial crime across Africa. Founded in 2020, the awards have expanded beyond Africa to Europe and other parts of the world.
Bright Anyanwu, Senior Compliance Manager and Money Laundering Reporting Officer for West, Central, and East Africa, has been nominated in four categories: Emerging Talent / Rising Star in GRC & Financial Crime Prevention; GRC & Financial Crime Prevention Influencer (Africa); Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention Leader; and Governance, Risk, and Compliance Leader.
Japhet Gana, Group Head of Transaction Risk and Financial Crime, has been nominated in two categories: Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention Leader, and Governance, Risk, and Compliance Leader.
"Financial crime doesn't take a day off, and neither have I. At Yellow Card, compliance sits at the heart of our operations, not on the sidelines. These nominations are proof that Africa's compliance frontier is being defended with expertise the world can trust. Vote for the standard, not just the story," said Bright Anyanwu.
Yellow Card, founded in 2016, has grown into one of the leaders in the industry with a presence across emerging markets. The company was recently recognised on the Fortune Crypto Innovators list and announced a regulatory AML affiliation in Switzerland.
The company maintains a rigorous compliance approach, including customer onboarding (KYC), AML/CFT controls, sanctions screening, fraud prevention, transaction monitoring (KYT), and anti-bribery and corruption measures. It is licensed as a Crypto Asset Service Provider and Third-Party Payment Provider in South Africa, holds a CASP license in Botswana, and maintains regulatory registrations across multiple jurisdictions, including the European Union and the United States.
Voting for the awards is now open and will close on August 30, 2026. Three nominees will be shortlisted in each category based on votes, and the shortlist will be evaluated by a panel of judges. Winners will be announced at the official awards ceremony in November in Nairobi, Kenya.
Supporters, partners, and members of the public are encouraged to cast their votes via the official voting portal.