Africa

Asset Chain Layer 1 blockchain for tokenised real-world assets and the digital economy.

Asset Chain: The Layer 1 protocol for tokenised real-world economy

For many years, most of the blockchain industry has focused on putting digital assets on-chain. However, Asset Chain is taking a different approach by building infrastructure for assets that already...
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KoinKoin partners with KuCoin Institutional to expand cryptocurrency liquidity.

KoinKoin partners with KuCoin Institutional to expand crypto liquidity

Nigerian digital asset company KoinKoin has partnered with KuCoin Institutional to gain access to deeper cryptocurrency liquidity as it expands its digital asset services across Africa. Under the partnership, KuCoin...
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A smartphone displaying a cryptocurrency trading app alongside a Nigerian Tax Identification Number (TIN) document, illustrating Nigeria's new tax rule for crypto accounts.

Nigeria Imposes 1.5% Stamp Duty on Cryptocurrency Transactions

Nigeria has 1.5% stamp duty on all cryptocurrency transactions, adding a new compliance layer for digital asset users in Africa's largest economy.
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Nigeria SEC approves blockchain-based stock token trading on the NASD platform, advancing the adoption of tokenized securities in the Nigerian capital market.

Nigeria’s SEC Approves Blockchain-Based Stock Token Trading on NASD Platform

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has approved launch-based stock token trading, marking a significant step in capital market digitisation.
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Telegram app displayed on an iPhone after being restored to the Apple App Store following a temporary removal.

Apple restores Telegram after temporary App Store removal

Telegram has returned to Apple’s App Store after briefly disappearing from the platform worldwide, ending hours of uncertainty over one of the world’s most widely used messaging apps. The app...
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A smartphone displaying a cryptocurrency trading app alongside a Nigerian Tax Identification Number (TIN) document, illustrating Nigeria's new tax rule for crypto accounts.

Nigeria introduces new Tax ID rule for crypto accounts: What it means for users

Opening a new account on a regulated cryptocurrency platform in Nigeria will soon require more than an email address and identity verification. Under new tax guidelines issued by the Nigeria...
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An illustration featuring the Bitget Wallet logo, stablecoin icons, a map of Africa highlighting Nigeria, digital payment graphics, and blockchain network connections representing the growth of stablecoin adoption.

Nigeria leads African stablecoin adoption as Bitget Wallet reaches 100 million users

Bitget Wallet's chief operating officer attributes Nigerian demand for stablecoins as a key driver in the platform reaching 100 million users globally.
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An illustration featuring a ZeroCard payment card, cryptocurrency icons, a retail checkout terminal, and blockchain network graphics, highlighting the use of crypto for everyday payments.

ZeroCard: Bringing crypto spending into everyday payments

Introduction For many crypto users, spending digital assets is often harder than earning or holding them. Stablecoins have become a popular way to receive international payments, preserve value, and move...
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An illustration featuring the cNGN stablecoin logo, the Nigerian flag, digital payment networks, blockchain nodes, and naira symbols representing Nigeria's regulated digital economy.

cNGN: Building the compliant stablecoin for Nigeria’s digital economy

For years, Nigeria has been one of the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets. Millions of Nigerians have turned to digital assets to receive payments from abroad, preserve the value of...
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A conference stage featuring blockchain-themed visuals, African landmarks, and attendees networking beneath a banner for Blockchain Africa Conference 2026.

Blockchain Africa Conference 2026 returns this October

Blockchain Africa Conference, one of the continent’s longest-running events dedicated to blockchain and digital assets, will return this October for its 12th edition. The annual gathering will bring together policymakers,...
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