Abebe G. Gebru

Abebe G. Gebru, MBA, MSc, CIPM, is a seasoned fintech leader with 25+ years in payments, remittance, compliance, and digital banking across Africa, the Middle East, and North America, driving strategy and innovation in financial technology and digital banking. Abebe currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at BlesseRoots.

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Diaspora Dollars vs. Global Rules: Why Ethiopia Must Choose Compliance for Remittance

Digital remittance providers must comply with overlapping federal and state licensing regimes, often relying on partnerships with regulated banks to operate legally.

17 October 2025

By Abebe G. Gebru