Zap Africa is rebuilding crypto trust in Nigeria — while fighting to protect its name
The startup offers non-custodial swaps, is developing its own wallet, and believes user control is key to adoption.
Nigerian fintech Accelerex and ITEX join Zone’s blockchain network
Kenyan court orders Worldcoin to delete all biometric data
Stablecoins grossed more transaction volume than Visa in 2024 — Report
🟠 Kenyan crypto stakeholders unite to lobby against digital asset tax
Nairobi Securities Exchange to launch digital platform to trade tokenized real-world assets
Scoop: Kenyan crypto players mount lobbying push against asset tax
Business
Zap Africa is rebuilding crypto trust in Nigeria — while fighting to protect its name
The startup offers non-custodial swaps, is developing its own wallet, and believes user control is key to adoption.
Nigerian fintech Accelerex and ITEX join Zone’s blockchain network
Kenyan court orders Worldcoin to delete all biometric data
Stablecoins grossed more transaction volume than Visa in 2024 — Report
Nairobi Securities Exchange to launch digital platform to trade tokenized real-world assets
Circle launches stablecoin payment system in partnership with Flutterwave and Yellow Card
Binance adopts stricter South Africa crypto policies
Policy
Nairobi Securities Exchange to launch digital platform to trade tokenized real-world assets
The Kenya Digital Exchange (KDX), designed in partnership with DeFi Technologies, is set to launch before the end of the year.
Scoop: Kenyan crypto players mount lobbying push against asset tax
Nigeria’s SEC needs more ‘due diligence’ before approving more crypto licenses - DG
South Africa’s FIC flags crypto crime risks for VASPs — Report
Bill to regulate VASPs lands before Kenyan lawmakers
FSCA warns against unlicensed crypto investment companies
Nigeria’s president signs bill recognizing digital assets into law
State of fiat
Kenya fails IMF review, forfeits $850M disbursement
The East African country is now seeking a fresh credit program from the IMF.
Kenya and Namibia join 10 African countries on FATF grey list
Nigeria seeks $1.5 billion World Bank loan to ease forex shortage
Ethiopia faces challenges as it integrates into BRICS
IMF approves Kenya’s financial package of $941 million
IMF set to review Ghana’s second loan payout of $600 million on Friday
Four reasons Ghana is developing the eCedi CBDC
Enterprise
Pan-African bank Absa wants to digitize trade finance with blockchain
The bank will be able to adopt a digital process for issuing letters of credit
Exclusive: How blockchain is processing $1 million worth of ATM transactions daily in Nigeria
Mastercard launches tool to fight cryptocurrency fraud
BlackRock enters the cryptocurrency market with its bitcoin private trust
