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Kenya’s crypto tax could hinder Africa’s digital growth opportunity
9.6.2025
Kenya’s proposed 1.5% crypto transaction tax could disrupt Africa’s digital integration. As Kenya advances a 1.5% tax on every crypto transaction, the nation risks undermining its fintech leadership, driving startups and talent abroad
Kenya’s crypto tax could hinder Africa’s digital growth opportunity
9.6.2025
Kenya’s proposed 1.5% crypto transaction tax could disrupt Africa’s digital integration. As Kenya advances a 1.5% tax on every crypto transaction, the nation risks undermining its fintech leadership, driving startups and talent abroad
Kenya’s crypto tax could hinder Africa’s digital growth opportunity
9.6.2025
Kenya’s proposed 1.5% crypto transaction tax could disrupt Africa’s digital integration. As Kenya advances a 1.5% tax on every crypto transaction, the nation risks undermining its fintech leadership, driving startups and talent abroad
Tether’s CEO: Stablecoins Are Key to Financial Transformation in Africa
6.6.2025
Tether has made a strategic investment in a pan-African blockchain financial solutions provider to enhance cross-border payments and global liquidity for African businesses. Stablecoins: The Heartbeat of Financial Transformation Stablecoin issuer Tether announced June 5 that it had made a strategic...
South Africa Central Bank Argues ‘Outdated’ Exchange Control Law Still Valid for Crypto Regulation
5.6.2025
The South African central bank has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized its use of an outdated exchange control law to regulate cryptocurrencies. Central Bank Says High Court Erred The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has appealed a High Court ruling that criticized the central...
South African Judge Slams Central Bank for Using Apartheid-Era Laws to Regulate Crypto
1.6.2025
A South African judge has slammed the South African central bank for using outdated exchange control laws from the apartheid era to regulate cryptocurrencies. Judge: Apartheid-Era Laws Unfit for Cryptocurrency Regulation A High Court judge has criticized the South African Reserve Bank (SARB)...
Multichoice’s Irdeto and Coinbase Unite Against Illicit Cryptocurrency Use
1.6.2025
Irdeto, the African entertainment platform Multichoice’s digital security subsidiary, has partnered with Coinbase to combat cybercriminals using cryptocurrency for piracy and other illicit activities. Irdeto’s intelligence-led investigations have shown an increasing use of cryptocurrency...
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...