Bill to regulate VASPs lands before Kenyan lawmakers
The bill, the Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill 2025, outlines provisions for crypto regulations in Kenya
Crypto in Africa
Ripple donates 25,000 RLUSD stablecoin to provide drought relief to Kenyan herders
The firm is partnering with Mercy Corps Ventures and DIVA Donate to subsidize livestock feed for Kenyan farmers in drought.
Nigeria’s president signs bill recognizing digital assets into law
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Investments and Securities Act 2024, officially recognizing crypto assets and placing them under the Nigerian SEC.
Tether teams up with Quidax on blockchain education in Africa
The firms plan to open access to bitcoin and stablecoin education for 15,000 individuals and businesses in Africa
Bybit partners African talent firm Alt School for tech education
The exchange is also launching a $100,000 scholarship for 1000 Alt School Africa students.
Ethereum layer-2 chain, Lisk, announces completion of first cohort of incubator
23 African blockchain startups participated in the first batch of the Lisk Blockchain Incubation Hub.
Swiss fintech Centi expands African presence with Yellow Card partnership
The partnership will help streamline crossborder payments into 20 African countries through stablecoins.