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…
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Seychelles Tops Africa in Blockchain Funding, While Nigeria Leads in Deal Volume
Seychelles leads Africa in blockchain funding, attracting 31% of investments despite Nigeria dominating crypto adoption…
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Boko Haram Uses Cryptocurrency to Fund Terrorism, Exploiting Gaps in Nigeria’s Financial Surveillance
Boko Haram exploits crypto’s anonymity to fund terrorism, spotlighting digital currencies as a growing blind…
Crypto Goes Mainstream in South Africa as Luno Pay Powers Everyday Purchases
South Africans are using crypto for groceries, flights, and furniture, as everyday digital payments go…
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Visa Partners with Yellow Card to Expand Stablecoin Payments Across Africa
Visa partners with Yellow Card to bring stablecoin-powered cross-border payments to Africa, advancing digital dollar…
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Kenya Bankers Association Explores Tokenized Collateral to Modernize Lending with Blockchain
Kenya’s banking sector is exploring tokenized collateral, signaling a new frontier in blockchain-based lending, transparency,…
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Kenya Tightens Crypto and AML Laws to Exit FATF Grey List and Regain Global Confidence
Kenya takes a firm regulatory stance on crypto and AML laws as global scrutiny mounts…
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Kenya Ranks Third Globally for Investment Curiosity, Leads in Forex Search Interest
Kenya ranks among the world’s top investment-curious nations, driven by youthful interest in forex trading…
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Bitget Partners with UNICEF to Empower Girls with Blockchain Skills via Gamified Learning
Bitget partners with UNICEF Luxembourg to boost global blockchain literacy and digital skills, focusing on…
Nigerian Senate Unveils Law Criminalizing Ponzi Schemes and Legalizing Crypto to Protect Investors
After trillions lost to scams, Nigeria finally strikes back — a bold new law promises…
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ADCB Threatens Legal Action Over Bank of Ghana’s Warning on AKL Lumi and Digital Currency Ties
The African Diaspora Central Bank (ADCB) has threatened legal action against the Bank of Ghana…
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Binance and VAC Back Kenya’s Crypto Regulation Push, Urge Smarter Tax Policy
Binance and Kenya’s Virtual Assets Chamber unite to support crypto regulation, advocating for fair tax…
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Biggest Crypto Scams in Africa (2016–2025): Billions Lost, Lessons Learned
Since 2016, Africa’s crypto boom has empowered millions—but it’s also birthed some of the world’s…
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Bitcoin Adoption Grows in Kibera’s Soweto West, But Experts Warn of Overexposure
In Kenya’s Kibera slum, bitcoin is enabling financial inclusion—yet raises concerns over risk, volatility, and…