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Stablecoin Adoption Surges Amid USD Crises in Egypt, Nigeria, and Argentina
Stablecoins hit $35B in volumes as Egypt, Nigeria, and Argentina face currency collapse, inflation, and…
South Africa Plans Sweeping Derivatives Market Reforms to Reduce Systemic Risks
South Africa is tightening oversight of OTC derivatives, introducing new clearing and capital rules to…
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Nigeria Deports Over 100 Foreigners for Cybercrime in Major Crackdown
Nigeria intensifies its cybercrime crackdown, deporting over 100 foreign nationals linked to romance scams and…
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Interpol’s Operation Serengeti 2.0 Nets 1,200 Cybercrime Arrests, $97M Recovered
Interpol’s crackdown highlights the global rise of crypto crime, exposing scams, illegal mining, and billion-dollar…
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African Telecom and Finance Sectors Hit Hardest by Cyberattacks
Africa faces a cybercrime surge, with telecom, finance, and government sectors hardest hit as attacks…
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Nigeria Tops Africa’s Stablecoin Market With $22B Transactions
Nigeria leads Africa’s stablecoin boom with $22B transactions, driving innovation, financial inclusion, and transforming cross-border…
Foreign Investors Flock Back to South African Bonds, Delivering Top Emerging Market Returns
South Africa’s bonds are attracting strong foreign inflows, offering some of the highest real yields…
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South Africa to Launch Cross-Border Crypto Framework in 2025
South Africa plans strict new rules for cross-border crypto transfers, targeting exchanges to combat illicit…
India Eyes Nigerian Oil Purchases in Naira, Boosting De-Dollarization Efforts
India’s potential purchase of Nigerian oil in naira could mark a major push toward global…
BRICS Expansion 2025: 11 Members, 32 More Nations in Line to Join
BRICS expands to 11 members, with 32 more nations seeking to join the influential economic…
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Lagos Court Jails Man Over $42,000, ₦37m Crypto Fraud
A Lagos court has sentenced a man to prison for laundering millions in cryptocurrency, cash,…
South Africa Urges U.S. to Reconsider 30% Tariff on Exports
South Africa is pushing for U.S. tariff relief as a 30% duty threatens its key…
Nigeria Flags $2.1B in Suspicious Crypto Deals Across West Africa
Nigeria is warning West Africa about rising crypto crime as $2.1 billion in shady transactions…
Botswana Explores Launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
Botswana is exploring digital currency to modernize its financial system, boost inclusion, and keep pace…
South Africa Slapped With 30% U.S. Tariff Amid Trade Tensions
Trump's new tariffs hit African exports hard, especially South Africa, shaking up Agoa trade…
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Algeria Outlaws Crypto Entirely Under New Law
Algeria doubles down on crypto ban, criminalizing use, promotion, and mining in sweeping move to…
South Africa Pushes for U.S. Trade Deal Ahead of Tariff Deadline
South Africa races to secure a trade deal with the U.S. before steep tariffs hit…
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Nigeria Moves to Regulate Stablecoins, Eyes Digital Currency Growth
Nigeria signals support for stablecoins under strict regulation, aiming to boost innovation while protecting users…
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EOCO Secures Africa’s First Crypto Fraud Asset Repatriation in Landmark Digital Crime Victory
EOCO achieves Africa’s first crypto fraud asset repatriation, signaling a new era in forensic digital…
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Bank of Ghana Now Requires All Crypto Companies to Register in Landmark Regulatory Overhaul
Ghana mandates registration for all crypto firms, aiming to boost transparency, curb financial crime, and…
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EFCC Raises Alarm on Politicians Hiding Loot in Crypto, Warns of Rising Virtual Asset Scams in Nigeria
As stolen billions vanish into blockchain wallets, Nigeria’s anti-corruption chief sounds the alarm: crypto fraud…
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Asset Chain Founder Urges Africans to Build Value-Capturing Blockchain Infrastructure
Nigerian founder Oguchukwu Aronu urges Africa to build onchain infrastructure that captures value, following Asset…
Zanzibar and Tether Partner to Advance Blockchain Education and Financial Inclusion in Africa
Zanzibar partners with Tether to drive blockchain education, boost digital asset use, and promote financial…
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Kenya Becomes Africa’s Second-Highest IMF Debtor with $3.02 Billion Outstanding
Kenya now owes $3.02B to the IMF, ranking second in Africa and sixth globally, amid…