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Representatives of the Kenyan industry warn that proposed licensing rules could exclude startups, concentrate the market among well‑funded firms, and push users toward offshore platforms. Strict Licensing and Oversight Requirements…
Circle Internet Group, Inc. and Sasai Fintech have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the adoption of USDC and strengthen digital financial infrastructure across the African continent. Circle and Sasai…
Binance is reportedly discussing an out-of-court settlement with Nigerian authorities to resolve its ongoing tax evasion case. The Multi-Billion Dollar Legal Dispute Top cryptocurrency exchange Binance has reportedly initiated talks…
Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission has launched a regulatory sandbox framework under the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act. Sandbox Duration and Transition Paths Ghana’s Securities and Exchange Commission has taken…
Economist Dawie Roodt has issued a warning that central bank digital currencies could become tools for authoritarian control due to their “programmable” nature. The Authoritarian Risk South African economist Dawie…
Nedbank has partnered with Crypto.com to develop blockchain-powered payment and settlement solutions across Africa. The collaboration aims to reduce cross-border transaction costs while expanding access to digital dollar liquidity through…
The Rwandan central bank has launched a 12-month pilot program for its central bank digital currency, following a successful proof of concept completed in late 2025. Building on Proof of…
A consortium of South African firms has launched ZAR Universal (ZARU), a blockchain-based stablecoin pegged to the local currency. Transparency and Reserve Management A consortium of South African financial and…
Following the passage of the virtual asset service providers (VASP) Act (Act 1154), the Bank of Ghana has launched the National Virtual Assets Literacy Initiative. Strengthening Oversight and Consumer Protection…
M‑pesa Africa has partnered with the ADI Foundation to integrate ADI Chain, a sovereign‑grade Layer 2 blockchain, across its mobile money operations in eight African countries, potentially reaching 60 million…