PayPal taps Xoom for cross-border stablecoin payments

The partnership is designed to expand access to PYUSD in Asian and African markets, PayPal said.

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Real life yield farming: How tokenization is transforming lives in Africa

A new wave of blockchain and tokenization projects is helping African farmers access revenue, investments and loans to build better lives. дальше »

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Alchemy Pay partners with Yellow Card to expand crypto access in Africa

Alchemy Pay has announced a new partnership with Yellow Card, a fintech company operating across 20 African countries.  The partnership between the global fiat-crypto payment gateway and Yellow Card aims to make it easier for people in Africa to access… дальше »

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South African Revenue Service Cracks Down On Crypto With New Tax Rules

In an update shared over the country’s news agency, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) has called taxpayers to declare their digital currencies and other crypto assets through its Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP). дальше »

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African nation of Eswatini releases design for tokenized retail CBDC

The tiny kingdom, formerly known as Swaziland, is looking at better domestic accessibility and cross-border trade with a proposed CBDC. дальше »

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African economies show high potential for digital asset adoption

South Africa emerges as a leading digital asset hub, driving growth in crypto with proactive regulations and expanding platforms like VALR. дальше »

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Strategic investment: VCs are missing out on Africa’s blockchain boom | Opinion

Crypto is not a threat but a real opportunity for African countries to gain a stronger foothold in the rankings of global economies. дальше »

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Polygon Productions, world’s most immersive 360° sound experience, to debut at AFTER 2049

AFTER 2049 will be held on Friday 20th September at Marina Bay Sands’ SkyPark Observation Deck Polygon Productions will make its debut in Asia outside of Wonderfruit Festival for AFTER 2049 Award-winning trio WhoMadeWho will be headlining the event with their debut in Singapore South African DJ and producer Da Capo will also perform, alongside […] The post Polygon Productions, world’s most immersive 360° sound experience, to debut at AFTER 2049 appeared first on CoinJournal. дальше »

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ETP issuer Valour eyes African market with Bitcoin, Ethereum products

Valour plans to bring its crypto exchange-traded products to more investors in Africa, in response to a major agreement with the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Initial support will be for crypto ETPs for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and Hedera… дальше »

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Opportunities For Bitcoin Remittance in West Africa

A look at the ECO West African currency initiative, and how Bitcoin can more efficiently fulfill the goals of the program. дальше »

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How Solana is transforming cross-border agricultural trade

AgriDex’s blockchain-based platform enabled a South African farm to complete a trade with a London importer, showcasing the benefits of onchain settlements. дальше »

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OKX to exit Nigeria amid regulatory hurdles, sets August deadline for users

Crypto exchange OKX has informed Nigerian clients that they have until Aug. 16 to close their positions, as it is ceasing operations in the African country due to local regulations. In a July 17 email statement obtained by CryptoSlate, OKX informed users they would no longer be able to open new positions or access any […] The post OKX to exit Nigeria amid regulatory hurdles, sets August deadline for users appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Solana has impacted Africa’s crypto market maturity — Exchange exec

Adopting any technology is based on the strength of its community, and Solana has proven that with its African community.

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Nigerian blockchain leader advocates AI to save African languages

The use of blockchain and AI to improve various areas of society is essential in Africa now more than ever.

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Nigerian SEC Introduces New Program For VASP Registration

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)  has launched a new initiative targeted at hastening the registration process of virtual asset service providers (VASP). According to the securities market regulators in the West African nation, this new program which serves as an amendment to existing rules aims to adjust the current regulatory framework to fit […] дальше »

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South Africa Re-Elects Cyril Ramaphosa of the ANC as President

South African president Cyril Ramaphosa of the African National Congress (ANC) party was re-elected on Friday, and will lead the country's first multi-party coalition government. дальше »

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Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Signs Deal With Kenya to Invest in Green Energy Projects

The company will help monetize stranded energy in the African country and help manage its renewable energy production. дальше »

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‘XRP $1 Price’ Eruption Looks Nigh As Ripple’s Foray Into Africa Proves Game-Changing

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VALR – The South African Exchange Going Global

Farzam Ehsani is Co-founder and CEO of VALR, a South African crypto exchange headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. With regulatory approval to operate in Europe, VALR has 1000 corporate and institutional clients, more than half a million users, and now is expanding globally. дальше »

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South African crypto exchange VALR picks Poland for expansion in Europe

Pantera-backed crypto exchange VALR will now offer services in Poland as part of its global expansion efforts. South African cryptocurrency exchange VALR is moving beyond the African continent, choosing Poland as its first stop in expansion across the globe. In… дальше »

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Crypto policies won’t be affected by South African elections, insiders say

According to industry insiders, the upcoming South African elections on May 29 will not affect the nation’s cryptocurrency agenda. According to Mpumelelo Ndamane, CEO of South Africa-based crypto wallet provider Nuud Money, the elections will steer clear of cryptocurrencies.  “We’ve been pretty… дальше »

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Bitget has successfully onboarded over 2.5 Million users in the MENA region in the past 6 months

Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company has recently published a report highlighting the significant progress observed in the Middle East and North African areas since its inception in November 2023. дальше »

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Bitget has onboarded over 2.5M users in MENA region in the past six months

Victoria, Seychelles, April 17th, 2024, Chainwire Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has released a report on the growth recorded in the Middle East and North African regions since its launch in November 2023. дальше »

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Crypto Exchange VALR Obtains South African License

The Pantera-backed crypto exchange is among the first to receive regulatory approval in South Africa, alongside Luno and Zignaly. дальше »

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Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case

Crypto exchange Binance, currently facing criminal charges in Nigeria, notably lacked legal representation at its April 4 court hearing in the African nation. Instead, the hearing was only attended by its compliance chief, Tigran Gambaryan, who the Nigerian government has detained since the end of February. дальше »

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NoOnes Helping Nigeria After Binance Exit

Binance's withdrawal from Nigeria leaves room for African built companies to serve the African market. дальше »

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Kenya and US crypto groups unite in demand for release of detained Binance execs in Nigeria

Notable pro-crypto pressure groups in Kenya and the United States have demanded the release of Binance executives held by the Nigerian government since Feb. 26. Last month, two Binance executives—Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla—traveled to Nigeria to address the ongoing issues surrounding the exchange’s operations in the African country. дальше »

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Lorraine Marcel: Bringing Bitcoin to African Women

The founder of Bitcoin Dada, a virtual education program and sisterhood started in Kenya, on how she’s getting African women involved in the Bitcoin space. дальше »

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Nigeria ‘not yet one of its top markets’ says Binance, despite high crypto adoption in African country

Binance said Nigeria is not one of its top markets amid recent issues with authorities in the African country. In a March 13 statement, the exchange revealed its extensive cooperation with local law enforcement agencies to promote the responsible growth of crypto in Nigeria. дальше »

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Bitcoin mining fuels green energy and creates sustainable jobs in African national park: World Economic Forum

Bitcoin mining in Africa's national park is driving green energy, job creation, & chocolate production, according to the World Economic Forum. дальше »

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Nigeria reportedly considers $10 billion Binance fine over illegal transactions and registration

The Nigerian government is reportedly considering imposing fines of up to $10 billion on Binance. Local media outlets reported that Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the Nigerian president, said the exchange profited from facilitating illegal transactions in the African country while the nation suffered huge losses. дальше »

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Strike launches Bitcoin payment services in seven African nations

Strike, a Bitcoin-focused payments application, has announced the launch of its services in seven African countries, signaling its expansion into the continent. The countries included in this initial rollout are Gabon, Ivory Coast, Malawi, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, and Zambia.… дальше »

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Bitcoin-Focused Payments App Strike Rolls Out Services to Africa

Bitcoin-focused payments firm Strike is expanding its services to African countries including Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia, the company announced in a blog post Tuesday. дальше »

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Strike CEO Jack Mallers Announces Expansion of Services into Africa

Strike Africa will be available in several African markets, with plans for further expansion in the future. дальше »

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Crypto Giants In Trouble: Binance And Coinbase Grapple With Access Bans Amid Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdown

To combat financial crimes associated with the digital asset industry, Nigeria has escalated its regulatory scrutiny of major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase.  According to a local media report, the African country has asked its telecommunications companies to restrict access to the websites of these crypto firms after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […] дальше »

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South Africa plans to use stablecoins and blockchain as a way to promote equality

South African authorities have revealed the treasury’s plan to promote the adoption of digital payments for marginalized groups. According to a treasury document published on Feb. 21, South Africa is considering stablecoins and blockchain as a way to improve the… дальше »

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Aptos launches $99 crypto smartphone dubbed JamboPhone

Aptos Foundation has unveiled a new crypto smartphone called JamboPhone priced at $99 and already available in 40+ countries. In a blog announcement on Feb. 15, Aptos Foundation said it has entered into a collaboration with African tech startup Jambo… дальше »

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Sportsbet.io scores big at AFCON with new signings

Sportsbet. io has signed four new high-profile South African ambassadors, just in time for Bafana Bafana’s crucial clash with Tunisia at the African Cup of Nations. AFCON 2024 Awaits Sizwe ButhelezThe post Sportsbet. дальше »

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Coinbase taps African economies for USDC transactions with Yellow Card

Coinbase has partnered with Yellow Card to enable seamless USDC transactions across 20 African nations. Through a blog post, Coinbase says the expansion gives users in these economies access to USDC directly on its wallet app, starting in February. дальше »

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Coinbase and Yellow Card partner for Africa crypto adoption, new hybrid exchange emerges

In a groundbreaking move to enhance cryptocurrency accessibility in Africa, Coinbase, a leading US cryptocurrency exchange, has forged a strategic partnership with Yellow Card, an African stablecoin exchange. дальше »

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Blockchain boosts opportunities for Black tech entrepreneurs

Blockchain emerges as a key tool in empowering Black entrepreneurs, tackling the tech industry’s diversity gap. Over the years, the tech industry has struggled with a lack of diversity, particularly in underrepresented communities such as Black and African Americans, as… дальше »

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Bitget Launches Arabic lingual support for over eleven Middle Eastern and North African countries

The top cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 provider in the world, Bitget, has added Arabic language support to its mobile app and website, making it accessible from over eleven Middle Eastern and North African nations. дальше »

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Bitget introduces Arabic support for crypto trading in Middle-East and North African countries

Dubai, UAE, November 23rd, 2023, Chainwire Bitget, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has launched Arabic lingual support for over eleven Middle-Eastern and North African countries accessible on its mobile application and website. дальше »

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VALR Launches Perpetual Futures with the World’s First Bitcoin Perpetual Paired Against the South African Rand

VALR, Africa's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched perpetual futures trading, featuring the world's first Bitcoin and USDT perpetual futures paired against the South African Rand. дальше »

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International Deal to Combat Crypto Tax Evasion to Start 2027 as 48 Countries Sign Up

Several countries with a sizeable interest in crypto, such as Turkey, India, China, Russia and all African nations, are not signatories to the statement. дальше »

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XRP Eyes ‘Bull Move’ as Ripple Powers New Remittance Corridors Between Africa, Gulf, UK, and Australia

San Francisco-based blockchain firm Ripple has struck a deal with African payments fintech Onafriq to open new remittance corridors between Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council, the U.K., and Australia. дальше »

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Ripple, Onafriq partner for new payment corridors for Africa, UK, Australia and Gulf

The deal aims to enable faster, cheaper payments between 27 African countries, working with three Onafriq partners.

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Mauritius collecting feedback for inclusion of the metaverse

A consultation paper dated October 2023 shares the Financial Services Commission (FSC) of East African country Mauritius started collecting feedback about the inclusion of metaverse within the financial services industry. дальше »

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Africa: The New Land Of The Free

Despite many jurisdictions with uncertain or disapproving legal stances, African Bitcoin users seem to have much more freedom to experiment and build than Americans. дальше »

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How African Students Became Victims of FTX’s Collapse

“We saw an exchange that was supposedly better than every other one we had used, so we let a lot of family and friends get involved with the FTX platform,” FTX Africa’s former education lead Pius Okedinachi told CoinDesk. дальше »

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