Africa Becomes Global iGaming Fraud Hotspot as AI-Driven Identity Fraud Surges, Sumsub Report Finds

Africa has recorded the world’s highest iGaming fraud rate, according to Sumsub’s 2026 iGaming Fraud Report. The study reveals that AI-powered identity fraud, stolen credentials and suspicious transactions are rising rapidly across the continent, with operators facing growing pressure to strengthen KYC, AML and fraud prevention systems as Africa’s online gaming market expands.

Orchestrating Europe’s Shift to Instant, Data-Rich Payments

Europe’s payments ecosystem is rapidly evolving with the rise of instant payments, ISO 20022 messaging, and stricter AML and sanctions requirements. Financial institutions, payment service providers, and enterprises must now manage complex transaction flows across multiple payment rails while maintaining real-time compliance and operational resilience. Traderoot’s Unified Integration Platform (UIP) provides a single orchestration layer that unifies payment routing, compliance screening, data enrichment, reconciliation, and exception management. By enabling intelligent payment orchestration across SEPA, RTGS, instant, and cross-border networks, UIP helps organizations accelerate payments, reduce operational complexity, strengthen compliance, and scale confidently in Europe’s increasingly connected payments landscape.