UK-based crypto exchange Blockchain.com to expand into Africa
Blockchain.com has already began the process to set up a physical space in Nigeria while it looks to secure licenses in three other countries as well.
Sam Adeyemo
Big on wallets, light on volume: Africa’s crypto paradox
Africa is seeing high crypto wallet adoption, but actual usage and value remain limited. Experts say economic realities, short-term utility and product gaps help explain the disconnect.
Stripe goes global with stablecoins — but skips Africa’s big four
Previously, Stripe could only serve 46 countries. Now, the firm’s product is available in more than 100 countries excluding Africa’s big four.
South African court rules that crypto is not subject to exchange control regulations
According to Judge M. P Motha, crypto is not money, and the scope of current regulations do not define crypto as capital.
VACC hosts crypto training session for Kenyan lawmakers
The training session, supported by Binance, looked to help the regulators gain hands-on experience on the workings of digital assets before passing regulations.
Quidax’s CEO Okoro appeals for global collaboration to grow Africa’s crypto ecosystem
Okoro, who spoke at Coindesk’s Consensus 2025, said Africa’s crypto potential will remain locked unless global stakeholders partner with local ones.
Nigeria plans to develop new blockchain policy, again
Two years ago, the country launched a blockchain policy, which it has not implemented yet. Now, it is ditching the document in favor of a new policy.