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South Africa shelves retail CBDC plans as central bank focuses on wholesale use cases
South Africa does not have a “strong immediate need” for a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for the…
CBDC rollout slows as countries hit pause, reevaluate risks
The South African Reserve Bank has postponed CBDC plans, choosing instead to prioritize payment system modernization.
Ghana to introduce crypto regulations by the end of 2025
Ghana’s central bank plans to introduce crypto regulations by the end of 2025 after advancing a related bill…
Why South Africa May Leapfrog the World in Bitcoin Adoption: Interview With VALR CMO Ben Caselin
As the global crypto landscape matures, Africa is undoubtedly emerging as one of the hottest regions to watch…
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.
Bitcoin or Nothing: Altvest’s Board Chairman Dismisses Other Blockchain Projects
A few days ago, the capital market company Altvest Capital became the first publicly traded African company to…
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…
Opera Mini’s crypto wallet MiniPay now offers USDT and USDC
Since launching in September 2023, Opera Mini’s MiniPay app has amassed three million users.
Opera Mini’s crypto wallet MiniPay now offers USDT and USDC
Since launching in September 2023, Opera Mini’s MiniPay app has amassed three million users.
South Africa to license 60 crypto exchanges in regulatory milestone
South Africa is set to become one of the first countries in Africa to mandate licenses for crypto…
