Digital identity
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.
Jul 22, 2025
Congo
7 storiesState of fiat
Kenya and Namibia join 10 African countries on FATF grey list
This brings the total number of African countries on FATF’s grey list to 12, accounting for approximately 57% of all grey-listed countries.
Mar 6, 2024
Stablecoin
Coinbase taps Yellow Card as on- and off-ramp partner for African expansion
Starting in February, Coinbase users in 20 African countries can buy USDC directly from the Coinbase Wallet App.
Jan 12, 2024
Markets
Nigeria received nearly $60 billion in crypto value in a year
Overall, Sub-Saharan Africa received $117.1 billion in crypto value between July 2022 and June 2023, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
Sep 19, 2023
State of fiat
Central African countries to ditch French colonial currency
The move follows widespread calls for a change of currency and to end French representation in key decision-making bodies
Mar 30, 2023
ANALYSIS
Bitcoin
ANALYSISHow bitcoin is keeping Africa’s oldest national park from going under
The Virunga National Park, caught amidst ongoing conflicts, has struggled to attract tourists, its main revenue source. Now, bitcoin is provided a lifeline.
Feb 1, 2023
ANALYSIS
State of fiat
ANALYSISOctober 2022 inflation report: Consumer prices are rising at a slower pace in many African countries
Zimbabwe’s inflation has slowed for the second consecutive month as East African countries report double-digit rates.
Nov 28, 2022