Documenting and reporting on crypto and blockchain developments in Africa.
OnChain 2025 will explore core themes, including stablecoins, payments, FX, tokenized real-world assets, regulatory clarity, the business case for blockchain and talent pipelines.
The move aligns with Bitget’s broader strategy of expanding into emerging markets and driving mainstream crypto adoption.
As stated on its website, only licensed users can purchase cNGN directly from the platform, while others can access it through cryptocurrency exchanges like Busha and Quidax.
The winners will be announced on February 13th at the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi, a two-day event bringing together over 2,000 industry leaders and 1,000 companies.
Explore Africa's blockchain evolution in 2023 through the lenses of Mariblock writers.
With Ms. Osikorobia’s appointment and Ms. Nelson’s promotion, the company is poised to continue making strides in shaping the blockchain landscape while promoting gender equality.
Kenya has proposed at least three crypto-related tax bills over the past year — two since April 2023. Here’s what these proposals mean for you.
Although the U.S. accounted for less than 10% of Africa’s total trade in 2019, nearly half of Africa’s trade is settled in U.S. dollars. The mismatch in commercial and payment flow cost Africans $5 billion yearly, Kioneki writes.
A narrative has been doing the rounds that bitcoin is trading at a significant premium in Nigeria. A deeper look at how FX works in Nigeria reveals flaws in the bitcoin premium story.
The new node, dubbed NigeriaFreeRouting, improves the accessibility of payments via the Lightning Network for bitcoin users in Nigeria.
Financial journalist Oluwaseun Adeyanju announces Mariblock, the Coindesk for Africa.
Five financial sector regulators, including the country's central bank and capital markets regulator, will set up a working group to develop crypto regulations.
The bill, if passed, will define the role of various local regulators. But questions are being asked of why industry participants have not been consulted
African cryptocurrency company Bitnob has partnered with European exchange CoinCorner to facilitate remittances over the Lightning Network.
Nigeria's apex bank recently limited cash withdrawals in a display of excessive force. It leaves citizens at the mercy of banks to access their money.
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Mariblock is the pioneer media house for in-depth coverage of blockchain developments in Africa.
CEO Emmanuel Njoku revealed in a letter to investors.
