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Visa taps Yellow Card to accelerate stablecoin adoption in Africa
As FX pressure grips African economies, Visa is building new pipes for digital dollar flow, shifting away from…
VERA and cheqd to launch secure messaging for business, powered by blockchain
South Africa-based Vera is launching a blockchain-based verifiable communications for businesses.
Tether expands presence in Africa with investment in Shiga Digital
Tether has invested in pan-African blockchain solutions platform Shiga Digital, marking another step in its strategy to expand…
Ripple teams up with Chipper Cash to expand cross-border payments in Africa
Ripple has joined forces with Chipper Cash to bring crypto-powered cross-border payments into Africa. Ripple has partnered with…
How a shipping container and Bitcoin saved a struggling African hydro project
What happens when a rural African community generates more electricity than it can use? Could Bitcoin mining turn…
Central African Republic’s meme coin sparks suspicion amid deepfake and scam allegations
The CAR token skyrocketed, but deepfake warnings and a sudden website takedown have raised questions about whether this…
Coinbase study finds the residents of the countries with bigger financial challenges view crypto more favorably
Coinbase rolled out the newest State of Crypto report. The study was conducted by Ipsos. It observes how…
African crypto revolution continues as Ethiopia ranks among global BTC mining leaders
2024 was a pivotal year for Ethiopia as it generated around $1 billion in BTC mining profits due…
Chainalysis: Stablecoins represent 40% of crypto economy in Sub-Saharan Africa
As businesses turn to dollar-pegged options, stablecoins now represent over 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto economy. Stablecoins have…
Strategic investment: VCs are missing out on Africa’s blockchain boom | Opinion
Crypto is not a threat but a real opportunity for African countries to gain a stronger foothold in…
