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AfCFTA rolls out blockchain platform to simplify African trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has introduced a new blockchain-based digital platform aimed at fixing some of the biggest problems facing trade...
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South Africa’s central bank flags crypto as systemic risk

The South African Reserve Bank has officially classified cryptocurrencies and stablecoins as a potential threat to national financial stability, citing recent data that shows...
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Bitget Wallet Enables Direct Naira Withdrawals in Nigeria

Bitget Wallet has rolled out a new feature that allows users in Nigeria to convert dollar-pegged stablecoins directly into local currency and send the...
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Uganda regulator outlines six-pillar plan for crypto oversight

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has publicly shared its foundational blueprint for crypto regulation, signaling Kampala’s intention to build a formal legal framework governing...
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Nigerian Startup ClapMi Scores $20K Grant from Lisk to Power Web3 Live Streaming

Nigerian Web3 startup ClapMi has secured a USD 20,000 grant from blockchain firm Lisk following its successful completion of the Lisk x AYA HQ...
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Nigeria’s Lawmakers Intensify Pressure on Unlicensed Crypto Platforms

The Nigerian House of Representatives has raised fresh alarm over the growing number of crypto platforms operating without regulatory approval, warning that the trend...
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Hurupay Crosses $22M in Volume as Stablecoin Use Rise

Hurupay has shared new figures showing that it has processed more than twenty two million dollars in payment volume within the last ten months....
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Namibia Launches Africa’s First Master’s Degree in Blockchain Technology

The University of Namibia (UNAM), in partnership with the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI), has introduced a Master of Science in Blockchain Technology, positioning Namibia...
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Wingu Africa Unveils WCX to Boost Data Sovereignty for East Africa’s Web3 Ecosystem

Wingu Africa has launched Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a locally hosted private-cloud platform designed to help organisations operate in full compliance with East Africa’s...
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Nigeria Deploys World Bank’s Blockchain-Based FundsChain to Strengthen Donor Project Oversight

Nigeria has introduced the World Bank’s blockchain-powered FundsChain system to modernise how donor-funded projects are monitored, audited, and executed across the country. The initiative...
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Kenyan Lawyer Arrested in Terror-Financing Probe Linked to Crypto

A prominent Kenyan lawyer, Chacha Mwita, was detained by the Anti-Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU) following allegations that he helped fund terrorism using cryptocurrency. Prosecutors...
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VALR and Mukuru Launch USDC Wallet to Boost Stablecoin Savings in Africa

South African crypto exchange VALR has partnered with fintech firm Mukuru to launch a USD Coin (USDC) wallet, giving millions of Mukuru customers across...
Blockchain & Web3Africa

Nigeria’s Blockchain Startups Get $100K AWS Cloud Support Through Partnership

Nigeria’s blockchain ecosystem has secured  $100,000 in AWS Cloud credits grant to accelerate Web3 innovation. The Stakeholders in Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) ...
Blockchain & Web3Africa

Ghana Set to Launch Akuna Wallet in Partnership with Stellar

Ghana is moving closer to launching the Akuna Wallet, a blockchain-based payments platform for creators and freelancers, through a collaboration with the Stellar Development...
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Discovery Bank partners with Luno to roll out crypto trading in South Africa

Discovery Bank, one of South Africa’s leading digital banks, has announced a new partnership with Luno, a crypto exchange, to enable direct cryptocurrency trading...
Blockchain & Web3Africa

Africa Bitcoin Conference 2025 to Drive Crypto Innovation in Africa

 The Africa Bitcoin Conference 2025 (ABC 2025) is officially set to take place from 3rd to 5th December at the Caudan Arts Centre in Port Louis,...
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