Posted inAfrica Events Trends A new Scan to Pay and MoneyBadger integration lets South Africans spend crypto at over 650,000 retail outlets nationwide. Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 10/10/2025South Africa just took a massive leap in crypto adoption — everyday shopping with Bitcoin…
Posted inAfrica Uganda Launches CBDC Pilot Backed by Treasury Bonds as Kenya’s Crypto Bill Awaits Presidential Assent Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 09/10/2025Uganda begins its first central bank digital currency pilot while Kenya’s landmark crypto regulation bill…
Posted inAfrica Economy Events Regulations Kenya Passes Virtual Asset Bill, Nears Enactment of First Comprehensive Crypto Law in Africa Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 08/10/2025Kenya’s Parliament has approved the landmark Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, paving the way for…
Posted inAfrica Press Release Regulations South Africa, Nigeria, and Two Others Expected to Exit FATF Grey List in October Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 01/10/2025South Africa, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Mozambique are set for FATF grey list removal, boosting…
Posted inAfrica Regulations FATF Pushes for Crypto Wallet Freezes, African Regulators Likely to Follow Turkey’s Example Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 30/09/2025FATF pressure and Turkey’s new crypto account freeze plan signal African regulators may adopt similar…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Economy Regulations Stablecoins Moody’s Warns Stablecoin Adoption Threatens Monetary Stability in Emerging Markets Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 27/09/2025Moody’s warns stablecoin adoption in emerging markets risks weakening monetary control, fueling capital flight, and…
Posted inAfrica Crypto ETF Events My Crypto Life Opinion Sygnia Warns Investors on Bitcoin ETF Despite “Long-Term Play” Outlook Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 23/09/2025South Africa’s Sygnia warns investors to limit Bitcoin ETF exposure, citing volatility, even as CEO…
Posted inAfrica Press Release Regulations EFCC Chairman Calls for Bold Reforms to Boost Africa’s Investment Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 22/09/2025EFCC boss Ola Olukoyede urges reforms to strengthen institutions, rule of law, and ease business…
Posted inAfrica Blockchain Regulations South Africa to Enforce Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, Ending Era of Tax-Free Blockchain Gains Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 19/09/2025South Africa is ending crypto’s tax-free days as SARS prepares sweeping new rules to track…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Economy Politics Regulations Kenya to Launch Kenya Digital Token (KDT) on Solana to Empower Youth and Drive Digital Economy Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 18/09/2025Kenya moves to cement its position in Africa’s digital economy with a Solana-based token empowering…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Cyber Security NEWS Regulations South African Crypto Firm, NTC Global Trade, Linked to ~$27 Million Investor Losses Faces Liquidation After Probe Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 16/09/2025South Africa’s crypto sector reels as NTC Global Trade collapses, costing investors millions and sparking…
Posted inAfrica NEWS Africa to Add 12% of Global Liquids Storage Capacity by 2030, Led by Uganda, Nigeria, and Ghana Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 15/09/2025Africa is rapidly expanding its petroleum storage, set to add 12% of global capacity by…
Posted inAfrica Economy Events NEWS Togo Overtakes South Africa as Nigeria’s Top African Trading Partner in Q2 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 13/09/2025Nigeria’s trade patterns shifted sharply in Q2 2025 as Togo surged past South Africa to…
Posted inAfrica Regulations South Africa Taxes Influencers: What SARS Says About Social Media Income and Freebies Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 12/09/2025SARS has confirmed that influencers in South Africa must pay tax on all earnings, including…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Economy WEB 3.0 Sub-Saharan Africa Ranks Third in Global Crypto Adoption Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 11/09/2025Sub-Saharan Africa is now the world’s third-fastest growing crypto market, fueled by inflation, weak currencies,…
Posted inAfrica Economy South Africa Economy Posts 0.8% Growth in Q2 2025 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 09/09/2025South Africa’s economy grew 0.8% in Q2 2025, but structural barriers continue to stall meaningful,…
Posted inAfrica Banking Regulations Bank of Ghana Suspends Flutterwave, Afriex, Cellulant Over Unauthorized Remittance Deals Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 06/09/2025Bank of Ghana halts remittance services by Flutterwave, Afriex, Cellulant, and UBA Ghana over repeated…
Posted inAfrica Crypto Economy Events Stablecoins Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin to Africa Through Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 04/09/2025Ripple launches its U.S. dollar stablecoin RLUSD in Africa, boosting payments, liquidity, and humanitarian aid…
Posted inAfrica Economy Press Release Trends BRICS Loans in Chinese Yuan Attract Developing Nations Over Costly US Dollar Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 03/09/2025Developing nations shift to Chinese yuan loans from BRICS, citing lower borrowing costs and massive…
Posted inAfrica Economy South Africa Rejects BRICS De-Dollarization, Sparking Exit Speculation Amid Economic and Political Costs Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 31/08/2025South Africa dismisses BRICS currency union as misinformation, fueling exit talks over economic stagnation, geopolitical…
Posted inAcademy Africa Crypto Crypto Campus Events Nigeria SEC, Cambridge, and Busha Launch Crypto Course as Provisional Licences Face Delays One Year On Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 30/08/2025Nigeria SEC teams with Cambridge and Busha on crypto course, while slow progress leaves provisional…
Posted inAfrica Crypto My Crypto Life Press Release Nigeria SEC Confirms 33% of Population Uses Crypto, Unveils New Rules to Curb ₦1 Trillion Losses Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 29/08/2025Nigeria SEC confirms 33% population active in crypto, unveils new rules to combat ₦1 trillion…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy Fintech Abuja Court Joins Moniepoint in N21 Billion Fraud Case Involving EFCC, POS Merchants Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 28/08/2025Abuja court joins Moniepoint in N21B fraud case linked to Providus Bank POS glitch, EFCC,…
Posted inAfrica Banking Economy Fintech Abuja Court Joins Moniepoint in N21 Billion Fraud Case Involving EFCC, POS Merchants Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 28/08/2025Abuja court joins Moniepoint in N21B fraud case linked to Providus Bank POS glitch, EFCC,…
Posted inAfrica Economy Events China’s Africa Exports Surge 25% in 2025, Reaching $122 Billion Amid US Tariff Pressures Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 27/08/2025China’s exports to Africa surge 25% in 2025, hitting $122B, as US tariffs redirect trade…