Blockchain.com to Expand Across Africa as Crypto Regulation Begins to Take Shape
The firm is expanding its presence in the continent as it begins to develop clearer regulations around cryptocurrency.
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What Binance’s Exit From Nigeria Means for P2P Bitcoin
The exchange was forced to leave Nigeria, and I’m sure it will happen to other crypto companies in other countries, Ray Youssef, CEO of NoOnes, writes.
Nigeria Invited, Then Detained Binance’s Compliance Head and Africa Manager for Two Weeks: Reports
Two senior executives of Binance, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have been held against their will for the past two weeks by Nigerian authorities.
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.
Ripple Broadens Remittances Between Africa, Gulf States, UK and Australia
Ripple also announced product enhancements and license updates, including a focus on payments between enterprises and smaller businesses.
Zimbabwe to Introduce Gold-Backed Digital Currency: Report
The country’s central bank wants people to be able to exchange Zimbabwe dollars for the gold-backed token so they can hedge against the currency’s volatility.
Bitcoin and Stablecoins Will Bring Crypto Mass Adoption to Africa, Experts Say
The sentiment permeated talks and fireside chats at the 2023 Blockchain Africa Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.
ReFi for the People: How Crypto Can Help Local Communities Help Their Ecosystems
A view of the Suriname river from the Blauwe Berg. The small nation north of Brazil is home to a couple of projects trying to use blockchain to preserve the forest. (-JvL-/Wikimedia Commons, modified by CoinDesk)