According to @CryptoMichNL (X, Jan 9, 2026), ADI ($ADI) announced a partnership with M-Pesa Africa spanning eight African countries and potentially reaching 60M+ monthly active users, with M-Pesa processing $314B+ in total volume over 15 years and 12B+ transactions annually; source: @CryptoMichNL on X and @ADIChain_ announcement https://x.com/ADIChain_/status/2009200250469454191 (Jan 9, 2026). ADI Chain states the partnership will enable cross-border payment settlement via a dirham-backed stablecoin, compliant blockchain systems for regulated environments, and digital rails for individuals and SMEs managing currency volatility; source: @ADIChain_ on X https://x.com/ADIChain_/status/2009200250469454191 (Jan 9, 2026). ADI Chain positions its network as a regulatory-compliant settlement layer for Africa–MENA–Asia payment corridors and targets bringing 1 billion people onchain by 2030, with Africa central to the plan; source: @ADIChain_ on X https://x.com/ADIChain_/status/2009200250469454191 (Jan 9, 2026). ADI Chain cites that 42% of sub-Saharan Africa remains unbanked as context for the partnership’s reach and utility; source: @ADIChain_ on X https://x.com/ADIChain_/status/2009200250469454191 (Jan 9, 2026).