Africa News

Yellow Card plans to roll out stablecoin payments with Visa in at least one African country this year amid a trend driven partly by limited access to US dollars.

Kenya’s proposed 1.5% crypto transaction tax could disrupt Africa’s digital integration. As Kenya advances a 1.5% tax on every crypto transaction, the nation risks undermining its fintech leadership, driving startups and talent abroad.

The platform allows investors in Africa to access global real estate and stock markets through tokenized fractional shares using stablecoins.

While regulators in Europe and the US debate crypto’s future, young Africans are already using blockchain to solve pressing challenges from unstable currencies to internet access.

Blockchain.com is opening a Nigerian office as part of its expansion into African markets showing regulatory progress.

The Hedera Africa Hackathon 2025 will bring together over 10,000 people across more than 20 cities with $1 million in prizes to support blockchain ideas in Africa.

With Ethiopia supporting Bitcoin mining at the state level, the crypto sector in Africa is entering a new chapter, with private players joining in.

Cointelegraph partners with TheBlock. to boost tokenization, compliance and real-world asset adoption in the MENA region through joint events and coverage.

The USDC issuer expands further into Africa, joining forces with Onafriq to pilot stablecoin settlements across 40 countries and 200 million bank accounts.

Phoenix Group added 52 megawatts to its Ethiopian Bitcoin mining operations, raising its total there to 132 megawatts, with a reported over 500 megawatts worldwide.

Farmers are increasingly turning to stablecoins to facilitate cross-border payments, streamline operations, and gain access to global markets.

Crypto companies have spent years pushing digital wallets and exchange apps. Cash-based crypto solutions could unlock financial inclusion for overlooked billions of cash-reliant people in developing economies.

Boutique market makers offer tailored liquidity solutions that address local challenges and provide stable financial access, while bridging liquidity gaps in emerging markets.

Ripple has partnered with Chipper Cash to integrate Ripple Payments into its cross-border transaction system.

Clear regulations and licensing structures in African markets, especially in South Africa, are driving crypto adoption, solving some of the legacy financial challenges.