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Africa news provides updates on recent developments and trends across the continent. Discover key events and their impact on the economy.

Africa

Africa news provides updates on recent developments and trends across the continent. Discover key events and their impact on the economy.

Centralized stablecoins   -   Jan 13, 2024 USDC Update: Coinbase Pushes Token in Africa, Circle Registers IPO
USDC Update: Coinbase Pushes Token in Africa, Circle Registers IPO

Coinbase has entered a partnership with Yellow Card to promote the exchange and USDC across 20 African countries. Meanwhile, USDC issuer Circle has applied for an IPO in the U.S.

Cross-border Payments   -   Nov 10, 2023 Ripple Targets Corporations in US, Plus African Remittance Market
Ripple payments

The crypto payments firm has unveiled two new initiatives to coincide with its Ripple Swell event in Dubai. Ripple Payments now provides a simplified platform for businesses, while a partnership with Onafriq will expand the company’s footprint across Africa and beyond.

Emerging Web3 Landscape in Africa Faces Regulatory Challenges
Africa   -   Jan 16, 2024 Emerging Web3 Landscape in Africa Faces Regulatory Challenges

One of the fastest-growing crypto markets in the world is reportedly lacking in adequate regulation and crypto awareness.

Sasha Markevich
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Africa   -   Jan 16, 2024 Emerging Web3 Landscape in Africa Faces Regulatory Challenges
Emerging Web3 Landscape in Africa Faces Regulatory Challenges

One of the fastest-growing crypto markets in the world is reportedly lacking in adequate regulation and crypto awareness.

Sasha Markevich
Centralized stablecoins   -   Jan 13, 2024 USDC Update: Coinbase Pushes Token in Africa, Circle Registers IPO
USDC Update: Coinbase Pushes Token in Africa, Circle Registers IPO

Coinbase has entered a partnership with Yellow Card to promote the exchange and USDC across 20 African countries. Meanwhile, USDC issuer Circle has applied for an IPO in the U.S.

Sasha Markevich
Cross-border Payments   -   Nov 10, 2023 Ripple Targets Corporations in US, Plus African Remittance Market
Ripple payments

The crypto payments firm has unveiled two new initiatives to coincide with its Ripple Swell event in Dubai. Ripple Payments now provides a simplified platform for businesses, while a partnership with Onafriq will expand the company’s footprint across Africa and beyond.

Jack Martin
Regulation   -   Feb 27, 2023 Zambia Is Working On Crypto Regulation Technology
Felix Mutati and Zambia flag

The technology for regulating crypto is currently being actively tested by the Security Exchange Commission and Bank of Zambia.

Alex Harutunian
Adoption   -   Oct 12, 2022 The Growth of the Crypto Industry in Africa
The Growth of the Crypto Industry in Africa

In Sub-Saharan African countries, as the Chainalysis team report showed, the volume of cryptocurrency transactions is growing. A rise in popularity of the Peer-to-peer (P2P) method is also seen. Bank of Namibia (BON), in turn, has approved virtual assets as a payment.

Alex Harutunian
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