Ghana to launch CBDC, the eCedi in 2025 — Report
This follows a two-year delay despite a successful pilot program.
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StarkWare launches $4M fund for African blockchain projects
The fund looks to empower six to eight African blockchain startups yearly through grants, venture investments and accelerators.
Bank of Ghana issues draft guidelines for crypto regulation
Ghana’s apex bank has also asked for input from members of the public while it moves closer to establishing digital asset rules.
97% of African countries struggle with crypto compliance: FATF
FATF’s latest review also reveals that 75% of jurisdictions globally fall short of crypto compliance.
Paxful co-founder pleads guilty to AML conspiracy charges, faces prison time
The plea comes after a tumultuous year for the P2P bitcoin exchange, which temporarily suspended operations in 2023.
USDT issuer Tether partners NODO for stablecoin education in Africa
The partnership comes amid an intensifying battle for stablecoin market share in Africa. Last year, stablecoin volume exceeded $30 billion.
Core DAO launches a $5 million Africa blockchain fund
Dubbed the “Core African Innovation Fund,” the initiative seeks to support blockchain projects in Africa.