Africa
Africa Embraces Stablecoins Via IOTA to Unlock $70B Pan-Continent Trade Tech
Formed in partnership with the Tony Blair Institute and the WEF, the initiative aims to overhaul trade with USDT payments across 55 African nations.
Flutterwave, Africa's $31B Payment Provider, Taps Polygon for Cross-Border Payments
The deal will roll out faster, low-cost payments for global firms such as Uber in more than 30 countries in Africa.
Ripple Brings $700M RLUSD Stablecoin to Africa, Trials Extreme Weather Insurances
Stablecoins are gaining traction in cross-border payments, especially in emerging markets where access to reliable currencies and banks is limited.
Ghana Plans Crypto Firm Licensing in Response to Growing Demand: Bloomberg
The country's central bank is finalizing a regulatory approval to submit to parliament by September.
Blockchain.com to Expand Across Africa as Crypto Regulation Begins to Take Shape
The firm is expanding its presence in the continent as it begins to develop clearer regulations around cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Treasury Bandwagon Reaches Africa as Altvest Jumps on Board
The South African alternative investment firm has bought one bitcoin.
Memecoin Madness Returns as Barstool Sports, BNB Chain, and an Entire African Country Dabble With Meme Tokens
America, Asia and Africa witnessed various regional memecoin events over the weekend.
Crypto Lobby Group CCI Expands Its Reach by Absorbing Proof of Stake Alliance
The Crypto Council for Innovation has integrated with the Proof of Stake Alliance and secured partnerships with other policy groups in Japan and the U.K.
Nigeria Planning to Present Law to Tax Crypto by September: Report
Enacting the law would need the support of the National Assembly.
Bitcoin Miner Marathon In Talks With Kenya to Help With Its Green Energy Ambitions
Kenya's President William Ruto also wants to build a regulatory framework for crypto, with Marathon's help.
