π CARβs crypto experiment just got weirder Plus: π¬π Ghanaβs eCedi finally set for 2025 launch π MiniPay Wins Web3 Award at Africa Tech Summit
π Move over, eNaira. cNGN enters the chat Plus: πStarkWare launches $4M fund for African blockchain projects π°πͺ South African startup 6DOT50 introduces crypto payment for car purchases π Connect with Mariblock at ATS
π When money buys regulation Plus: πΏπ¦ SARB governor pushes back on crypto lobbying in politics π°πͺ Kenyan crypto group fights for fairer regulations π³π¬|π¬π Accrue raises $1.58M to expand African crypto payments
π Stablecoins: proving to be stable, even in shady business Plus: π°πͺ Kenya issues draft policy to regulate virtual assets π³π¦ Namibian central bank grants provisional licenses to two crypto firms
Coinbase taps Yellow Card as on- and off-ramp partner for African expansion Starting in February, Coinbase users in 20 African countries can buy USDC directly from the Coinbase Wallet App.
π Bitmama X Payday: When Web3 acquires Web2 Plus: πΏπ¦ South Africa could license up to 36 crypto firms this month. π Yellow Card integrates Blockβs open-source protocol for cross-border payments.