African payments company, Accrue, raises $1.58 million
The Africa-focused cross-border payments company plans to expand its product offerings to other African countries and grow its staff.
Sam Adeyemo
SARB governor opposes crypto lobbyists influencing government decisions
Kganyago is unmoved by calls for government-owned bitcoin reserves, claiming the cryptocurrency is no different from apples and beef.
Crypto crime proceeds valued at $40.1 billion in 2024—Chainalysis
The figures are expected to rise much higher and cross the $51 billion threshold as crypto crimes become more sophisticated and professional.
Namibia shores up crypto regulations, grants provisional licenses to two crypto firms
The country wants these firms to meet its preauthorization requirements before they are fully licensed.
Kenya issues draft policy on virtual assets regulation
The country is also asking for public input as it moves one step closer to establishing crypto rules.
South Africa’s FSCA licensed 248 crypto firms in 2024
Pan-African exchange, Yellow Card, also secured an FSCA-issued financial service provider license late in the year
Mariblock Roundtable: Stablecoins and Africa’s financial future
The first-of-its-kind event is set to bring together blockchain and fintech professionals to discuss emerging trends around stablecoins in Africa.