Blockchain & Web3Africa

South Africa Mandates Crypto Taxes for All Traders

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is tightening the rules for people who own or trade cryptocurrencies. The tax authority has made it clear that crypto will no longer fly...
Read More

Bitget Introduces RWAs and Tokenized U.S. Equities to Kenyan Traders

Bitget is expanding investment opportunities in Kenya by launching tokenized stocks and real-world assets (RWAs) via its Onchain platform. This initiative enables Kenyan crypto users to access shares in high-profile...
Read More

ChainUp Set to Host Webinar on Tokenisation and Digital Assets for Africa

ChainUp, a top global blockchain solutions provider, has announced plans to host a webinar focused on tokenisation and digital assets, with a particular emphasis on the African market. The event...
Read More

South Africa Tightens Crypto Rules as Kenya Raises the Stakes

South Africa’s Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana, has announced that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will publish a new framework governing cross-border cryptocurrency transactions later this year, rather than drafting...
Read More

Nigeria SEC Partners with Chainalysis to fight Fraud and Boost Transparency

Nigeria is taking a decisive step toward safeguarding its digital asset ecosystem. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Chainalysis, a global leader in...
Read More

Shiga, Among Blockchain Startups Selected for Visa Africa Accelerator

Visa has unveiled the 22 startups chosen for the fourth edition of its Africa Fintech Accelerator, with several blockchain-powered ventures making the list. The 12-week program, launched in mid-2023, offers...
Read More

Shiga Digital Secures DIFC License to Drive Blockchain Finance for Africa

Shiga Digital, an African-founded blockchain firm, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first of its kind to receive a Digital Assets License from the Dubai International Financial Centre...
Read More

SEC Calls for Regional Licensing as Crypto Fraud Rises in West Africa

Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has intensified its call for tighter regulatory coordination across West Africa following alarming revelations about cryptocurrency-linked fraud in the region. According to a recent...
Read More

Algeria Bans Crypto, Says it’s a Criminal Act

Algeria has taken one of the harshest positions on cryptocurrency globally, officially criminalising all activities involving digital assets under its 2024 Finance Law. Under the new legislation, any act related...
Read More

Zap Africa Rebrands and Upgrades Its Crypto Exchange

Zap Africa has unveiled a refreshed brand identity and Zap v2, a significantly improved iteration of its flagship Zap Exchange platform. The rebranding includes a bold new logo and an...
Read More
1 6 7 8 9 10 11