Western Union is working on stablecoin settlement systems in Africa — CEO
The tradFi giant sees stablecoins as an opportunity to innovate rather than as a threat, CEO Devin McGranahan said.
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Xend Finance users can now invest in tokenized U.S. assets via Risevest — but regulation limits access across Africa
The partnership will allow Xend Finance’s users earn yields from investments in US stock market options and RWAs through Risevest
Kaleo Ventures backs Cr3dentials’ decentralized income tool
The capital injection is to help Cr3dentials raise revenue and solidify its upcoming pilot programs.
Crypto theft soared to all-time high in H1 2025 – Chainalysis
Spurred by the unprecedented hack of global exchange Bybit earlier in the year, crypto crime is on par to eclipse recorded volume.
DR Congo launches blockchain-based platform for diploma verification
The e-Diplôme platform is designed to reduce fraud by helping to verify government-issued diplomas in real-time.
Bank of Ghana asks VASPs to register as regulations ramp up
The BoG says it is merely looking to identify VASPs and not to issue a license just yet.
The African blockchain funding scene: More deals, less dollars
Nigeria saw the most deals done, but Seychelles maintained top spot in terms of deal value.