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Nigeria Eyes Crypto Tax Revenue
19.2.2025
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission is working to bring licensed crypto exchanges into the formal tax system, with a related bill likely to pass in early 2025. Nigeria Aims to Increase Revenue The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced it is working to bring...
Tether Partners With Guinea to Drive Digital Transformation and Economic Growth Through Blockchain Technology
18.2.2025
Tether, the largest stablecoin company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Guinea on February 17, aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation and economic growth through blockchain technology. This strategic partnership will focus...
Binance vs. Nigeria: Tigran Gambaryan Denies Allegations of Spiriting $26 Billion Out of African Country
15.2.2025
On Valentine’s day, Tigran Gambaryan reiterated claims that rogue Nigerian lawmakers demanded a $150 million bribe in exchange for dropping the case against the cryptocurrency exchange. Fake Meeting Tigran Gambaryan, head of financial crime compliance at Binance, has reiterated the claim that...
Central African Republic President Stands by CAR Memecoin Despite Launch Controversy
14.2.2025
President Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic officially launched the CAR memecoin on Feb. 9 via a video shared on his X account. Deepfake Claims Dismissed The President of the Central African Republic, Faustin Archange Touadéra, officially launched the CAR memecoin on Feb....
Memecoin Madness Returns as Barstool Sports, BNB Chain, and an Entire African Country Dabble With Meme Tokens
10.2.2025
America, Asia and Africa witnessed various regional memecoin events over the weekend
Crypto Scammers Target Tanzanian Billionaire’s Followers, Net $1.48M
10.2.2025
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji’s social media account was recently hacked by crypto scammers who promoted a fake digital asset, the “Tanzania token.” Tanzania Token The social media account of Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji was recently hacked by crypto scammers,...
New Stablecoin Aims to Bring Regulatory Compliance to Nigeria’s Digital Economy
8.2.2025
A coalition of software firms recently launched Nigeria’s first compliant stablecoin, cNGN, which is now included in the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission incubation program. Stablecoin to Bring ‘Stability’ to Nigeria’s Digital Economy A coalition of software...
Russia and Ethiopia Take Steps Away From US Dollar as Dedollarization Grows
7.2.2025
Countries are accelerating a shift away from the U.S. dollar in trade, with Russia and Ethiopia deepening currency ties to enhance economic stability and reduce reliance on foreign exchange. Global Shift Away From US Dollar Accelerates—Russia and Ethiopia Deepen Currency Ties Countries worldwide...
Africa is the key to crypto mass adoption
5.2.2025
Africa’s unique challenges and vast potential drive crypto innovation, potentially catalyzing global adoption and refining blockchain technology for everyday use
Africa is the key to crypto mass adoption
5.2.2025
Africa’s unique challenges and vast potential drive crypto innovation, potentially catalyzing global adoption and refining blockchain technology for everyday use
Africa is the key to crypto mass adoption
5.2.2025
Africa’s unique challenges and vast potential drive crypto innovation, potentially catalyzing global adoption and refining blockchain technology for everyday use
Africa is the key to crypto mass adoption
5.2.2025
Africa’s unique challenges and vast potential drive crypto innovation, potentially catalyzing global adoption and refining blockchain technology for everyday use
Africa is the key to crypto mass adoption
5.2.2025
Africa’s unique challenges and vast potential drive crypto innovation, potentially catalyzing global adoption and refining blockchain technology for everyday use
Africa is the key to crypto mass adoption
5.2.2025
Africa’s unique challenges and vast potential drive crypto innovation, potentially catalyzing global adoption and refining blockchain technology for everyday use
U.S.-South Africa Tensions Escalate: Trump Threatens to Cut Aid Over Land Expropriation Act
3.2.2025
Tensions between the United States and South Africa appeared to escalate on February 3, with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa pushing back against Donald Trump’s claims. South Africa’s Land Question The tiff between the United States and South Africa appeared to worsen on Feb....
South African Court Sets Bail for Man Accused of Sending Bitcoin to Terrorists
31.1.2025
A South African man accused of sending bitcoin to an Islamic State affiliate in Syria, is set to be released on bail after a court ruled he is not a flight risk. Accused Person Not a Flight Risk A South African man accused of sending bitcoin (BTC) worth just over $600 to an Islamic State […]
Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Secures Over $10m Investment From Visa, Eyes Expansion in Africa
30.1.2025
Visa has invested over $10 million in African fintech Moniepoint, joining its Series C funding round, which now exceeds $120 million. Moniepoint provides banking, credit, and payment services to businesses and individuals in Africa. The investment aims to drive financial inclusion and support...
South African Startup Revs up Crypto Payments for Car Purchases
28.1.2025
South African fintech startup has partnered with BTS and Serti Solutions to facilitate cryptocurrency payments for vehicles at over 1,400 car dealerships. Bridging the Gap Between Customers and Car Dealers South African fintech startup 6DOT50 recently announced a partnership with BTS and Serti...
Microsoft’s Ambitious Plan: Train 1 Million South Africans in AI and Cybersecurity
28.1.2025
Microsoft has announced plans to train 1 million people in South Africa on artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity skills by 2026. This initiative, part of Microsoft’s broader efforts to empower individuals and businesses across Africa, aims to equip South Africans with the necessary...
Trump’s ‘America First’ Policies Threaten African Currencies
25.1.2025
The “America First” policies of the Trump administration could weaken currencies such as the Nigerian naira, leading to higher debt servicing costs. Trump Threat The “America First” policies of the Trump administration could lead to the weakening of currencies like...