Policy
IMF flags stablecoin risks, reiterates need for tighter crypto regulation
The IMF says stablecoin issuance has grown to $300 billion in 2025, but increased adoption poses financial risks if left unchecked.
Dec 9, 2025
Sam Adeyemo
278 storiesSam is a reporter ahead of the curve on cryptocurrency innovations in Africa, and his goal is to keep the world informed on them.
Payment rails
Binance launches crypto accounts for kids and teenagers
Parents maintain full control of these accounts designed to teach crypto and financial literacy to children aged 17 and under.
Dec 4, 2025
CBDC
CBDCs are useful but are not an immediate priority — SARB
The bank sees no need to deploy a retail CBDC anytime soon, but it will explore wholesale options.
Dec 2, 2025
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is South Africa’s most preferred crypto asset — SARB report
Adoption is on the rise, but with increased adoption comes financial stability risks that the bank is now looking to counteract.
Dec 1, 2025
Cross-border payments
AfCFTA launches blockchain-powered platform to ease intra-African trade
ADAPT, built in partnership with IOTA and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, will allow users to settle trades in local currencies and stablecoins.
Nov 26, 2025
Regulation
Morocco publishes proposed rules to regulate cryptocurrency
The new rules establish a licensing regime for VASPs and bring them under the purview of BAM and AMMC
Nov 25, 2025
Builder
South Africa’s Discovery Bank to support crypto transactions with Luno integration
Users can track crypto and fiat balances on one platform and seamlessly move funds between their Luno wallets and fiat accounts.
Nov 20, 2025
Stablecoin
Flutterwave CEO lays out the company’s stablecoin play — and why Polygon fits the plan
Olugbenga Agboola said rising demand from clients and suppliers already using stablecoins pushed Flutterwave to build payment flows that match how people are transacting today.
Nov 18, 2025
Stablecoin
New South African stablecoin goes live on Luno
Dubbed the ZAR Supercoin, the stablecoin designed and developed by New York-listed Super Group, is backed by cash reserves in Absa bank.
Nov 14, 2025