Kenyan Central Bank Moves to Vet VASP Applications With 4 Hires
Key Takeaways: CBK opened recruitment for 4 VASP oversight roles following the passage of the 2025 VASP Act. The recruitment...
Africa
Ripple expands headquarters in Dubai’s financial hub as regional demand accelerates
Ripple has expanded its operations in the UAE by establishing a new Middle East and Africa headquarters in the Dubai...
Nigeria’s Greenafrica Claims $100k Top Prize as Hedera Hackathon Draws 45,000 Participants
Key Takeaways: Other top winners included Egypt’s Carboni Renewable Energy Certificate Platform, which took second place overall, and Mexico’s Effisend...
From Speculation to Stability: Discovery Bank Report Reveals 7.8M South Africans Now Invest in Crypto
Key Takeaways: This mainstreaming effect is largely driven by the rise of mobile-first platforms, which have lowered barriers to entry...
South Africa Crypto Draft Triggers 1M Rand Fine Warning From Valr CEO
Key Takeaways: National Treasury draft replaces 1961 rules with 2026 digital asset controls despite Sidley’s objections. VALR CEO Ehsani warns...
South Africa Crypto Draft Triggers 1M Rand Fine Warning From Valr CEO
Key Takeaways: National Treasury draft replaces 1961 rules with 2026 digital asset controls despite Sidley’s objections. VALR CEO Ehsani warns...
Credit Bank PLC Partners With Anzens to Pilot USDA Stablecoin in Kenya
Key Takeaways: Credit Bank PLC and Anzens launched a pilot to slash cross-border payment fees to a flat 1.5%. Stablecoins...
USS George H.W. Bush reroutes around Africa amid Houthi threats near Hormuz
The USS George H.W. Bush’s detour around Africa signals U.S. caution about Houthi threats near the Strait of Hormuz. Odds...
VALR and Onafriq Pioneer Direct Local Currency Funding for African Crypto Users
Key Takeaways: VALR and Onafriq integrated to allow mobile money funding across 43 African markets in 2026. Mobile money added...
East Africa Leads Stablecoin FX Compression in Q1 2026, Borderless Benchmark Reports
Key Takeaways: The Borderless Benchmark Q1 2026 report analyzed 1.15 million rate observations across 51 currencies. East Africa’s KES, TZS,...
8 African Nations Advance Crypto Regulation as Adoption Accelerates Across Emerging Markets
Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights 8 African nations advancing crypto regulation, led by South Africa licensing rules. Nigeria, Kenya, and Mauritius...
Ripple Highlights $205B in Africa On-Chain Value With 52% Growth
Key Takeaways: Ripple highlights $205B+ in on-chain value, signaling massive capital inflows into Africa. 52% growth shows Africa outpacing global...
Central Bank of Nigeria Selects Six Entities for New Virtual Asset Pilot
Six VASPs Tapped for New Supervisory PilotThe Central Bank of Nigeria has officially launched an anti-money laundering and counter-financing of...
Industry Groups Warn New Crypto Rules Could Drive Kenyan Startups Offshore
Strict Licensing and Oversight RequirementsKenya’s cryptocurrency industry is reportedly raising concerns over draft regulations that would require firms to hold...
Circle and Sasai Partner to Expand USDC Stablecoin Payments Across Africa
Circle and Sasai Fintech, a business of Cassava Technologies, launched an initiative to integrate internet-native stablecoin payments into the regional...
