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AfCFTA introducing blockchain platform to enhance African trade efficiency

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 between African countries. The platform, called...
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South Africa central bank official discussing crypto systemic risk concerns

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 sharp growth in user adoption and...
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Bitget Wallet app showing Naira withdrawal option for Nigerian users

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 funds to their bank accounts. The...
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Ugandan financial regulator presenting six-pillar crypto oversight framework

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 virtual assets and service providers. The...
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ClapMi just unlocked a $20K Web3 boost — and the future of live streaming in Nigeria may never be the same

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 incubation programme. The funding will enable...
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Nigerian lawmakers discussing regulations against unlicensed cryptocurrency platforms

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 threatens consumer protection, financial stability, and...
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Hurupay dashboard showing $22 million stablecoin transaction volume growth

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. What stands out is the pace...
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Btrust: Building Africa’s Bitcoin developer pipeline

Introduction Bitcoin’s open-source stack is only as strong as the engineers who maintain it. Yet, talent pipelines in the Global South remain thin: developers rarely receive compensation for working on...
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Students studying blockchain at a university in Namibia

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 as one of the first countries...
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Chart showing Bitcoin price decline during global market turbulence

The Global Market Turbulence Hits Crypto: Bitcoin Slides as Risk Appetite Continues

For the second time this quarter, the crypto market is under severe pressure as global risk sentiment collapses. What began as a routine correction quickly escalated into a full-scale market...
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