MoneyGram International has announced a strategic partnership with Astra Tech (Astra). Through its innovative partnership with MoneyGram, Astra will deliver BOTIM's 90-plus million registered users a simplified experience and the first communications platform in the region with seamless international transactions that take place in a matter of seconds, in real-time, and across 200 countries and territories worldwide. "As we increasingly look to capture growth by opening our global network to new use cases, we are thrilled to offer our leading international money transfer capabilities on BOTIM, Astra Tech's latest and most substantial acquisition," said Alex Holmes, MoneyGram Chairman and CEO. "With BOTIM becoming the MEA's region's most trusted consumer platform, this will enable us to extend our reach to the millions of consumers who use it, enabling seamless communication and money transfer for businesses, family, and friends around the world.