Blockchain

Dubai cryptocurrency regulator warning KuCoin over a potential licence breach in the UAE digital asset market.

Dubai regulator warns KuCoin over licence breach

Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority has issued a warning stating that the platform has been offering crypto-related services to users in Dubai without the required regulatory approval. In a public notice,...
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Visa and Bridge partnership announcement highlighting global expansion of stablecoin-powered payment cards.

Visa Collaborates with Bridge to Take Stablecoin Cards Global

Cross-border payments are often slow, expensive, and built on systems that do not easily connect with each other. Many businesses still rely on multiple providers just to move money from...
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Ripple payments platform interface illustrating upgraded full transaction flow and enhanced cross-border payment processing.

Ripple upgrades payments platform to cover full transaction flow

Cross-border payments are often slow, expensive, and built on systems that do not easily connect with each other. Many businesses still rely on multiple providers just to move money from...
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Map of Africa highlighting highest global stablecoin ownership rates

Africa records highest global stablecoin ownership

Stablecoins are gaining ground in Africa as more people and businesses turn to digital solutions for stability and convenience. According to the 2026 Stablecoin Utility Report, Africa now holds the...
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OKX OnchainOS platform upgraded with AI-powered execution tools

OKX expands OnchainOS with AI execution tools

Crypto exchange OKX has introduced new capabilities to its OnchainOS framework, integrating artificial intelligence into its Web3 infrastructure stack. The update positions OnchainOS as more than a wallet or developer...
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UNICEF announces equity-free funding program for blockchain startups

UNICEF launches equity-free funding for blockchain startups

The UNICEF Venture Fund has announced a new call for equity-free funding specifically targeting startups building blockchain-based solutions with measurable impact on society. This is not a casual announcement ,...
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National Bank of Ethiopia building with Ethiopian flag and cryptocurrency symbols representing the P2P trading ban

National Bank of Ethiopia Bars P2P Crypto Trading

National Bank of Ethiopia has instructed the public to stop using the Ethiopian Birr for peer-to-peer crypto trades, stating that such transactions are not allowed under the country’s current financial...
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Zap Africa announces major restructuring and workforce reduction

Zap Africa Cuts Nearly Half Its Staff in Major Restructuring

Zap Africa, a Nigerian cryptocurrency startup, cut 44 per cent of its workforce as it moves to restructure its operations. The layoffs affected staff across design, operations, marketing, and customer...
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South African Revenue Service issues new cryptocurrency reporting regulations

South Africa’s tax authority issues new crypto reporting rules

South Africa’s South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published new guidelines requiring crypto exchanges and service providers to report digital asset transactions for tax and compliance purposes. The rules, now...
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Circle engaging Kenyan regulators on new crypto licensing framework

Circle engages Kenya on new crypto licensing rules

Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin and operator of the Circle Payments Network, is in discussions with the Kenyan government as the country works to implement its Virtual Asset...
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