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The Central Bank of Kenya is reportedly actively recruiting for its first-ever dedicated virtual asset service provider supervision team. Key Takeaways: CBK opened recruitment for 4 VASP oversight roles following…
The Hashgraph Association and Exponential Science have concluded a hackathon that attracted over 45,000 participants and generated more than 1,300 project submissions. Key Takeaways: On April 29, THA and Exponential…
A new report by Discovery Bank and Visa highlights a major shift in South Africa’s financial landscape, as cryptocurrency matures from a speculative trend into a mainstream investment class. Key…
Industry leaders and financial experts have issued a sharp rebuke of the South African National Treasury’s Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations 2026, calling the proposal a regressive move that mirrors…
Kenya’s Credit Bank has partnered with Anzens to pilot the USDA stablecoin, potentially becoming the first licensed commercial bank in an emerging market to directly mint and distribute a stablecoin.…
VALR has integrated with Onafriq to allow users across the continent to fund their wallets using mobile money. Key Takeaways: VALR and Onafriq integrated to allow mobile money funding across…
Stablecoin FX rates hit interbank parity in Latin America during Q1 2026, while East African corridors compressed pricing gaps by as much as 81%, according to the Borderless Benchmark Quarterly…
Africa’s crypto regulation is accelerating as Ripple highlights eight nations advancing formal oversight, driving adoption and investment while positioning the region for deeper integration into global digital asset markets. Key…
Africa’s digital asset adoption is rapidly expanding as Ripple highlights rising usage, regulatory clarity, and growing institutional demand across key markets. Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights $205B+ in on-chain value, signaling…
The Nigerian central bank has launched a pilot program to supervise anti‑money laundering and counter‑terrorism financing compliance among crypto and fintech firms. Six VASPs Tapped for New Supervisory Pilot The…