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Xend Finance, Risevest launch tokenized stocks platform in Africa
30.5.2025
The platform allows investors in Africa to access global real estate and stock markets through tokenized fractional shares using stablecoins
Xend Finance, Risevest launch tokenized stocks platform in Africa
30.5.2025
The platform allows investors in Africa to access global real estate and stock markets through tokenized fractional shares using stablecoins
Stolen Crypto Traced: Ugandan Police Arrest Suspect in Blockchain Educator’s Abduction
28.5.2025
Ugandan law enforcement has arrested Phineous Biira, a suspect in the abduction of crypto educator Festo Ivaibi on May 17. Suspect Has Criminal Record Ugandan law enforcement has arrested one of the suspects involved in the abduction crypto trader and educator Festo Ivaibi on May 17. The arrest...
Blockchain.com to Expand Across Africa as Crypto Regulation Begins to Take Shape
27.5.2025
The firm is expanding its presence in the continent as it begins to develop clearer regulations around cryptocurrency
Blockchain.com expands in Africa as local crypto rules take shape
27.5.2025
Blockchain.com is stepping up its presence in Africa, targeting markets where governments are beginning to implement formal crypto regulations.The United Kingdom-based exchange plans to open a physical office in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2025 — its “fastest-growing...
Blockchain.com expands in Africa as local crypto rules take shape
27.5.2025
Blockchain.com is stepping up its presence in Africa, targeting markets where governments are beginning to implement crypto regulations.The UK-based exchange plans to open a physical office during the second quarter in Nigeria — its “fastest-growing market” in West Africa —...
Blockchain.com expands in Africa as local crypto rules take shape
27.5.2025
Blockchain.com is stepping up its presence in Africa, targeting markets where governments are beginning to implement crypto regulations.The UK-based exchange plans to open a physical office during the second quarter in Nigeria — its “fastest-growing market” in West Africa —...
Hashgraph Association Launches Hackathon to Empower 10,000 African Developers, Drive Innovation
27.5.2025
The Hashgraph Association and the Exponential Science Foundation have launched a hackathon aimed at empowering Web3 developers in Africa. Participants to Build Decentralized Solutions on Hedera Network The Hashgraph Association, a Swiss nonprofit promoting Hedera adoption, and the Exponential...
Hedera Africa Hackathon launches with $1M prize pool and Web3 focus
26.5.2025
The Hashgraph Association and the Exponential Science Foundation have launched the Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025, a global event designed to accelerate Web3 and artificial intelligence adoption across the African continent. With a prize pool of $1 million, the hackathon will run from Aug. 1 to Sept....
Crypto Abduction Threat Spreads to Africa; Ugandan Founder Targeted
20.5.2025
The founder of the Ugandan blockchain and crypto education institution Mitroplus Labs was abducted by armed criminals posing as law enforcement. The criminals demanded $500,000 and access to the founder’s cryptocurrency wallets. Crypto Abduction Threat Spreads to Africa On May 17, Festo...
A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route
17.5.2025
South Africa’s Garden Route, famed for its lush forests, expansive beaches and charming towns, has become a testbed for Bitcoin adoption.From Mossel Bay to Witsand and Plettenberg Bay to Knysna, Bitcoin has become popular among shop owners and travelers alike for a multitude...
A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route
17.5.2025
South Africa’s Garden Route, famed for its lush forests, expansive beaches and charming towns, has become a testbed for Bitcoin adoption.From Mossel Bay to Witsand and Plettenberg Bay to Knysna, Bitcoin has become popular among shop owners and travelers alike for a multitude...
A Bitcoiner’s guide to South Africa’s Garden Route
17.5.2025
South Africa’s Garden Route, famed for its lush forests, expansive beaches and charming towns, has become a testbed for Bitcoin adoption.From Mossel Bay to Witsand and Plettenberg Bay to Knysna, Bitcoin has become popular among shop owners and travelers alike for a multitude...
Could Wellness Be an Onramp to Web3? Moonwalk Fitness’ Caitlin Cook Thinks So
16.5.2025
In an interview ahead of Consensus 2025 in Toronto, Cook said the fitness app is seeing strong growth in Africa and Southeast Asia
Sam Altman’s World Ordered to Stop Biometric Data Collection in Kenya
6.5.2025
The Kenyan High Court has ordered Sam Altman’s World to cease processing, collecting or dealing in biometric data without conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment. The order also requires Worldcoin to permanently delete biometric data collected in Kenya without proper assessments within...
Circle taps Onafriq to cut Africa’s cross-border payment costs with USDC
30.4.2025
Stablecoin issuer Circle has partnered with Onafriq, Africa’s largest payments gateway, to reduce the high cost of cross-border payments across the continent using USDC.According to a press release shared with Cointelegraph, Circle aims to pilot USDC (USDC) settlements within Onafriq’s...
Buying Fractional Gold: South Africa’s Mesh.trade Offers Tokenized Krugerrands
24.4.2025
South Africa’s tokenized financial assets exchange, Mesh.trade, has reportedly launched Bullion Krugerrand tokens issued by Troygold, allowing investors to buy fractional gold holdings stored securely at Brink’s in Johannesburg. Each purchase generates a gold ownership certificate confirming...
Binance Sets New Crypto Transfer Requirements for South African Users
24.4.2025
Binance tightens crypto transfer rules in South Africa, enforcing user identity checks and compliance prompts starting this month. New Binance Regulations Demand Sender and Receiver Info for South African Crypto Transfers Crypto exchange Binance announced on April 22 that it will begin requiring...
Binance tightens South African compliance rules for crypto transfers
23.4.2025
Binance is set to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.In an announcement on April 23, the largest exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies said the move comes in response...
Binance tightens South African compliance rules for crypto transfers
23.4.2025
Binance is set to implement new compliance measures for South African users, requiring sender and receiver information for all crypto deposits and withdrawals.In an announcement on April 23, the largest exchange in terms of daily trading volume of cryptocurrencies said the move comes in response...