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MEXC launches global P2P push to expand stablecoin access across Africa

November 28, 2025

Global crypto exchange MEXC has announced a long-term peer-to-peer (P2P) incentive programme designed to expand its crypto-to-fiat services to emerging markets, including several African...

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The Global Market Turbulence Hits Crypto: Bitcoin Slides as Risk Appetite Continues

November 21, 2025

For the second time this quarter, the crypto market is under severe pressure as global risk sentiment collapses. What began as a routine correction...

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DappRadar Announces Shutdown, Citing Financial Pressures

November 19, 2025

DappRadar, one of the most recognised platforms for tracking decentralised applications, has announced it will shut down operations after seven years. The company stated...

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Aave Labs Launches Mobile App to Bring DeFi Savings to Everyone

November 17, 2025

Aave Labs has released a new mobile application, now available on the Apple App Store, allowing users to carry out on-chain savings, earnings and...

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Japan moves to slash crypto tax from 55% to 20% as regulators push for mainstream adoption

November 17, 2025

Japan is gearing up for one of its most consequential digital-asset reforms in years, signaling a renewed commitment to positioning itself as a global...

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Nigerian Founder Builds One of Polkadot’s Biggest Bridges

November 17, 2025

Blockchain innovation is no longer just a global phenomenon , it is increasingly rooted in Africa, where talented engineers are building foundational infrastructure for...

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Binance expands localised crypto access across more than 30 African countries

November 14, 2025

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has significantly expanded its presence across Africa, now offering fiat-to-crypto services in over 30 countries. This expansion enables...

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Brazil classifies stablecoins as foreign exchange operations

November 12, 2025

Brazil’s central bank has formally classified stablecoins as part of the country’s foreign exchange operations, a regulatory step that will bring these digital assets...

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Visa users can now spend USDC through Tangem Pay virtual cards

November 6, 2025

For years, crypto users have dreamed of a world where digital assets could be spent as easily as traditional money. That vision is finally...

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ETFs, Treasuries, and Tokenized Assets: How America’s Trillion-Dollar Entry Redefined Crypto Finance

November 5, 2025

The United States has taken center stage in the global crypto economy.According to The 2025 Geography of Crypto Report by Chainalysis, North America, led...

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How the Global South Is Powering Crypto’s Real Revolution

November 4, 2025

Across developing economies, cryptocurrency has grown into more than an investment. It’s a financial system for those that the traditional one has long ignored. In...

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Coinbase in $2B talks to acquire stablecoin startup BVNK.

November 3, 2025

Coinbase Global Inc. is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire London-based stablecoin infrastructure startup BVNK in a deal valued at about $2 billion. The...

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Western Union explores crypto-powered remittance services as digital finance evolves.

November 3, 2025

Global money transfer giant Western Union is making a strategic move into cryptocurrency and blockchain-powered services as part of its long-term plan to modernize...

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Ethereum Gas Fees Drops as Network Handles 1.6M Daily Transactions

October 30, 2025

For years, Ethereum has faced criticism over high gas fees and slow transaction speeds. Many users turned to alternative blockchains because sending even a...

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Western Union Unveils USDPT Stablecoin on Solana Blockchain

October 29, 2025

The Western Union Company has revealed plans to enter the digital asset space with the launch of a U.S. dollar–backed stablecoin called USDPT (U.S....

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Visa Expands Payment Support to Four Stablecoins on Four Blockchains

October 29, 2025

Visa has announced a major expansion of its digital payment system, confirming that users will soon be able to make transactions using four stablecoins...

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Honeycoin Processes $150M Monthly Across 40 African Markets

October 28, 2025

Kenyan financial technology startup, Honeycoin, is making significant progress in the blockchain payment space. Founded by software engineer David Makuku Nandwa, the company was...

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Warren Slams Trump’s CZ Pardon, Stirs Crypto Community

October 28, 2025

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced a resolution in Congress condemning President Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance founder, Changpeng Zhao, widely known as CZ....

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Japanese Startup Launches First Yen-Pegged Stablecoin

October 27, 2025

Japanese fintech firm JPYC Inc. has launched what it calls the world’s first stablecoin fully backed by the Japanese yen. The digital currency, named...

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Trust Wallet Unveils Perps feature to Over 100 Markets

October 24, 2025

Trust Wallet, one of the leading decentralised wallet providers, has officially launched Trust Wallet Perps, a new trading feature that allows users to access...

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Trump Pardons Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao

October 24, 2025

The President of the United States, Donald Trump has issued a full, unconditional pardon to Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ, the founder and...

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Tether Invests in Kotani Pay for Financial Inclusion in Africa

October 23, 2025

For years, many Africans have faced a major challenge: access to affordable, borderless financial services. In response to that challenge, Tether has announced an...

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Kadena Announces Immediate Shutdown Due to Market Strain

October 22, 2025

Layer-1 blockchain project Kadena announced it is ceasing all business operations and active network maintenance, citing adverse market conditions and an inability to sustain...

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Coinbase Acquires Echo for $375 Million, Sparking Speculation of Rivalry With YZi Labs

October 21, 2025

Coinbase has officially acquired Echo, a capital-raising and investment platform, in a deal valued at $375 million, according to reports. The acquisition, which aims...

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Tether Launches Open-Source Wallet Toolkit for Bitcoin and USDT

October 20, 2025

Tether, the company behind the world’s largest stablecoin USDT, has introduced a new open-source Wallet Development Kit (WDK), allowing developers and businesses to create...

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Crypto Fear & Greed Index Hits 28 as Market Anxiety Continues

October 17, 2025

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index, a popular barometer of market sentiment, has plunged to 28, its lowest level since April 2025. The drop...

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U.S. Government Now Holds Over $35B in Bitcoin

October 16, 2025

The United States government has quietly become one of the largest Bitcoin holders in the world, with on-chain data showing it currently controls about...

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China Bank Tokenises $3.8 Billion Fund on BNB Chain

October 15, 2025

China Merchants Bank International (CMBI) has taken a major step into blockchain finance by tokenising a $3.8 billion fund on BNB Chain, one of...

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BNB Chain Launches $45M Airdrop After Market Crash

October 14, 2025

BNB Chain has announced a generous $45 million airdrop, dubbed the “Reload Airdrop,” to compensate memecoin traders who were hit hard in the recent...

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US–China trade talks ease tension in the crypto market after Trump’s tariff move

October 13, 2025

The United States and China are taking steps to cool their ongoing trade dispute, a move that has lifted optimism across global markets. Both...

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Binance moves to compensate users after sudden liquidations

October 13, 2025

Binance has announced plans to compensate users affected by market volatility, which caused several tokens, including USDe, BNSOL, and WBETH, to temporarily depeg from...

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Ukrainian crypto trader found dead after $30M market loss

October 12, 2025

The Ukrainian crypto community has been thrown into mourning following the death of well-known investor and trader Konstantin Galish, who was found dead in...

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