Coinbase taps Yellow Card as on- and off-ramp partner for African expansion
Starting in February, Coinbase users in 20 African countries can buy USDC directly from the Coinbase Wallet App.
Kenya
Nestcoin-owned Onboard expands crypto exchange services into Kenya
The crypto company wants to expand into other markets in the Global South.
Worldcoin moves to resume operations in Kenya
“Worldcoin is working directly with regulators to meet Kenya’s requirements, particularly as the Assembly considers new regulations,” a source said.
Kenyan legislators launch law changes for cryptocurrency taxation
The bill will now move to the next stage, where members of parliament will discuss and propose any changes they think are needed. If approved, it will be sent to the President for final approval.
Somalia joins the East African trade bloc
Although Somalia submitted its application in 2012, it took 11 years to grant its request due to lingering security concerns.
IMF expands Kenya’s financing package to $938 million
The additional funding will strengthen the country’s reserves before its $2 billion Eurobond payment in June.
Kenya to host PAPSS, an African cross-border payment infrastructure
PAPSS allows African traders to settle deals using their respective national currencies.