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Mariblock announces OnChain Conference — with Busha as founding partner

Mariblock announces OnChain Conference — with Busha as founding partner

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

Kenya and Namibia join 10 African countries on FATF grey list

Kenya and Namibia join 10 African countries on FATF grey list

This brings the total number of African countries on FATF’s grey list to 12, accounting for approximately 57% of all grey-listed countries.

Crypto startup Canza Finance raises $2.3 million strategic funding round

Crypto startup Canza Finance raises $2.3 million strategic funding round

The funds were raised to support the development of the startup's decentralized finance (DeFi) solution.

Coinbase taps Yellow Card as on- and off-ramp partner for African expansion

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.

UfarmX wants to create blockchain-based digital ‘credit scores’ for African farmers

UfarmX wants to create blockchain-based digital ‘credit scores’ for African farmers

The US-based startup is expanding its operations into Senegal after conducting pilots in Nigeria.

IMF reaches staff-level agreement to disburse over $200 million to Senegal

IMF reaches staff-level agreement to disburse over $200 million to Senegal

The financial arrangement is set to last 36 months under the Extended Fund Facility and Extended Credit Facility of over $1.5 billion.

Nigeria received nearly $60 billion in crypto value in a year

Nigeria received nearly $60 billion in crypto value in a year

Overall, Sub-Saharan Africa received $117.1 billion in crypto value between July 2022 and June 2023, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.