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Oluwaseun Adeyanju

Oluwaseun is Mariblock's lead editor. He has covered the financial markets for over a decade — with bylines at leading publications, including Forbes, Investopedia, The Street and several others.

South Africa grants 63 new crypto licenses

South Africa grants 63 new crypto licenses

This brings the total approved crypto licenses in South Africa to 138. On- and off-ramp crypto service Kotani Pay is one of the newest licensees.

Scoop: South Africa announces 30 investigations into crypto activities

Scoop: South Africa announces 30 investigations into crypto activities

FSCA has formed a special team to probe unlicensed crypto services amid ongoing regulatory efforts. 30 cases are under scrutiny as South Africa seeks to balance innovation and compliance.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino

USDT issuer Tether partners NODO for stablecoin education in Africa

The partnership comes amid an intensifying battle for stablecoin market share in Africa. Last year, stablecoin volume exceeded $30 billion.

🟠 Flash-in-the-Pan $DAVIDO

🟠 Flash-in-the-Pan $DAVIDO

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Davido launches meme coin

Exclusive: Davido received $30K to launch meme coin, influencer claims

Meme coin creator Sahil Arora said he is behind $DAVIDO, the new meme coin promoted by Afrobeat star Davido.

Jailed Binance exec still awaits medical care despite court order

Jailed Binance exec still awaits medical care despite court order

Tigran Gambaryan, who has been detained for three months, has malaria and a throat infection, according to his wife.

Brief: Nigerian lawmakers push for crypto regulation

Brief: Nigerian lawmakers push for crypto regulation

This comes amidst a topsy-turvy crypto regulatory environment in the West African country, marked by a significant crackdown on P2P trading.