Ghana Gold Board to launch blockchain tracking system by end of 2026

Gyamfi said the system will use blockchain to record the movement and sale of each gram of gold purchased and exported.
Real-world asset tokenization — securities, credit instruments and programmable value infrastructure.

Gyamfi said the system will use blockchain to record the movement and sale of each gram of gold purchased and exported.

Ayotunde Alabi highlights how adopting stablecoins and tokenized assets can help Africa build a modern financial system that drives trade and economic growth.

The digital currency is backed by Ugandan treasury bonds and can be accessed via smartphones.

Nigerians can now invest as little as ₦100 in stocks of companies such as Apple, Meta and NVIDIA through Backed Finance-owned xStocks.

The partnership will allow Xend Finance’s users earn yields from investments in US stock market options and RWAs through Risevest

OnChain 2025 will explore core themes, including stablecoins, payments, FX, tokenized real-world assets, regulatory clarity, the business case for blockchain and talent pipelines.

The firm is also seeking for the listing of its native token EMP on Nigerian local crypto exchanges.

Plus: 🌍 Big on wallets, light on volume: Africa’s crypto paradox; 🌍 UK-based crypto exchange Blockchain.com to expand into Africa; 🇨🇫 CAR to tokenize 1,700 hectares of land using meme coin

Touadéra announced that over 1,700 hectares of land in the region will be tokenized through the controversial Solana-based meme coin CAR.