Blockchain & Web3Africa

NITDA warns Nigerians about potential security vulnerabilities in ChatGPT.

NITDA alerts Nigerians to vulnerabilities in ChatGPT

Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has issued a warning to users of ChatGPT after identifying multiple security flaws in the AI platform. The agency said seven key vulnerabilities...
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African startups using blockchain to improve supply chain transparency.

How African startups are deploying blockchain to rebuild trust and transparency in supply chains

Africa’s supply chains have always been a complex terrain, with long routes, fragmented documentation, inconsistent verification systems, and multiple intermediaries who rarely operate on the same standard. These weaknesses lead...
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NALA developing stablecoin payment infrastructure across African countries

NALA moves to build stablecoin payment rails across Africa

Africa-focused fintech NALA has announced plans to roll out stablecoin on- and off-ramp infrastructure across key African markets, marking a new step in the continent’s evolving crypto-powered payments ecosystem. The...
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African map with blockchain networks illustrating growing adoption across the continent

Blockchain adoption quietly advances across Africa

Blockchain technology in Africa is no longer defined by speculation or price cycles. Across the continent, adoption is unfolding in quieter but more durable ways, embedded into systems that solve...
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Ripple-backed payout service enabling instant crypto settlements in Nigeria

Ripple-backed payout service brings instant crypto settlements to Nigeria

Africa’s crypto payments ecosystem is entering a more practical phase. Ripple and RedotPay have launched a new payout service in Nigeria that allows users to convert cryptocurrencies into naira and...
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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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