Blockchain & Web3Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa ranks third in global crypto adoption growth

Sub-Saharan Africa has made its mark as one of the world’s leading growth hubs for digital assets. A new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis shows the region received more...
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Luno Launches Tokenised Global Stocks in Nigeria

Luno, the Africa-based cryptocurrency exchange, has expanded its tokenised stock offering to Nigeria, giving users access to over 60 global stocks and ETFs, including Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, Microsoft, and the...
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Africa Bitcoin Corp Launched as Altvest Buys First Bitcoin

Altvest Capital, a Johannesburg-listed investment firm, has rebranded itself as Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC). Known for its expertise in traditional asset management, lending, and wealth advisory services, the firm operates...
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Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin to Africa

Ripple has announced that it is expanding the reach of its U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin, RLUSD, across Africa. This expansion is set to happen by partnering with three key regional platforms:...
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Meta Threatens to Exit Nigeria, FCCPC Silent Over $220M Fine Battle

Meta continues operating in Nigeria despite a $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) for serious data privacy and consumer rights violations, raising questions...
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Egyptian Fintech Munify Raises $3 Million Seed Round Led by Y Combinator

Munify, a Cairo-based fintech startup offering cross-border banking services to Egyptians living abroad, has secured $3 million in seed funding in a round led by Y Combinator, with participation from...
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Nigeria’s SEC Launches Training Course on Crypto for Leaders

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Kenya School of Government (KSG), and crypto exchange Busha have unveiled a new executive education programme tailored for leaders navigating digital assets. Named...
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Web3 Lagos Conference 2025: Day 1 – From EOAs to Smart EOAs: How EIP-7702 is Redefining Web3 Accounts

On August 28, 2025, the Web3 Lagos Conference kicked off at The Zone, Gbagada, Lagos, drawing blockchain enthusiasts, developers, investors, and tech innovators from across Nigeria and beyond. Organized by...
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Bankless Bitcoin to Launch First Crypto ATM in Nairobi

Bankless Bitcoin, a crypto services provider expanding in East Africa, will soon install its first Bitcoin ATM at Two Rivers Mall in Nairobi. The announcement follows growing interest in accessible...
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Johannesburg Debuts Africa CONN3CT’s First Tokenisation Forum

AFRICA CONN3CT, a growing forum that brings together Africa’s financial and tech leaders, will hold its inaugural Johannesburg event titled “Tokenisation in Practice: The Next Financial Layer” on September 3,...
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