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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...
Ripple Deploys RLUSD in Kenya as Blockchain Aid Faces Real-World Drought Test
6.4.2025
Ripple’s blockchain-powered RLUSD will instantly disburse aid to Kenyan pastoralists facing drought, using satellite data and smart contracts to automate, trace, and optimize relief. Ripple’s RLUSD Brings Instant Relief to Kenya With Blockchain-Driven Auto Payouts Ripple unveiled a...
Experts Warn: Africa’s High Crypto Adoption Rate Attracts Cybercriminals
2.4.2025
Africa is facing a surge in cyberattacks where hackers hijack social media accounts of prominent figures and institutions to promote fake cryptocurrencies. Some experts recommend educational campaigns to teach users how to verify token promotions. Compromised Accounts Used in Crypto Fraud...
SEC Nigeria to Regulate Virtual Asset Service Providers Under New Law
1.4.2025
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards regulating cryptocurrencies with the signing of the Nigerian Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 into law. Cryptocurrency Officially Recognized As Asset Class The Nigerian Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, recently signed into law...
Nigeria Alleges Binance Facilitated Terrorism, Kidnapping Funding
31.3.2025
Nigeria’s government has accused Binance of facilitating terrorism and kidnapping financing through illicit fund transfers on its cryptocurrency exchange platform. Binance Faces Increasing Legal Challenges in Nigeria Prior to the Nigerian government’s crackdown on Binance, kidnapping gangs...
FSCA Warns South African Investors to Steer Clear of Unlicensed Crypto Firms
30.3.2025
South Africa’s financial services industry watchdog has issued a warning against unlicensed crypto trading firms accused of soliciting public funds while promising unrealistic returns of up to $542 per day. Unlicensed Crypto Firms Use Celebrity Names to Promote Offerings South Africa’s...
Ripple Expands Africa Footprint With Chipper Cash Partnership
27.3.2025
Ripple has partnered with Nigerian fintech startup Chipper Cash to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa using Ripple Payments. Crypto Payments Key to Low Cross-Border Fees U.S.-based digital asset infrastructure provider Ripple has partnered with Nigerian fintech startup Chipper Cash...
Ripple Partners With Chipper Cash to Boost Payments in Africa Using XRP
27.3.2025
Chipper Cash, which claims to have five million customers across nine African countries, said the move will allow consumers to speedily receive funds from around the world, around the clock
Cassava Technologies and Nvidia Join Forces to Establish Africa’s ‘First’ AI Factory
25.3.2025
Cassava Technologies, founded by Zimbabwean telecom tycoon Strive Masiyiwa, is collaborating with Nvidia to establish Africa’s first AI factory. Nvidia’s advanced computing and AI software will be deployed at Cassava’s South African data centers by June 2025, with plans to expand...