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Ogechi Nelson

Ogechi Nelson

Ogechi is a reporter with Mariblock. She is committed to spotlighting crypto and blockchain conversations in Africa by reporting accurate and useful information.

🟠 What “OnChain” actually means — and why it matters for Africa

🟠 What “OnChain” actually means — and why it matters for Africa

The OnChain Conference 2025 brings together Africa’s blockchain builders, regulators, and business leaders for two days of focused discussion on the operational realities of building onchain systems.

AFAN’s blockchain partnership sparks concerns over Tingo connection

AFAN’s blockchain partnership sparks concerns over Tingo connection

The company has not clarified whether it operates independently from the entities involved in the Tingo SEC fraud case.

South Africa’s Altvest to raise $210 million for Bitcoin treasury reserve

South Africa’s Altvest to raise $210 million for Bitcoin treasury reserve

The Johannesburg-based firm will rename itself Africa Bitcoin Corp. and hold the cryptocurrency on its balance sheet.

Ripple brings stablecoin RLUSD to Africa in partnership with Chipper Cash, VALR, Yellow Card

Ripple brings stablecoin RLUSD to Africa in partnership with Chipper Cash, VALR, Yellow Card

Ripple described Africa as a “natural next step” for RLUSD, citing increasing demand among businesses worldwide.

Mastercard expands partnership with Circle to enable stablecoin settlements in EEMEA

Mastercard expands partnership with Circle to enable stablecoin settlements in EEMEA

The two companies have already partnered on crypto card solutions with Bybit and S1LKPAY, which use USDC to settle transactions.

Nigeria leads stablecoin adoption with $22 billion in transactions

Nigeria leads stablecoin adoption with $22 billion in transactions

According to the study, stablecoins accounted for 43% of total crypto transaction volume in sub-Saharan Africa in 2024.

INTERPOL-led operation in Africa recovers $97 million

INTERPOL-led operation in Africa recovers $97 million

The operation ran from June to August 2025 and brought together investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom.