Funding
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.
Jul 8, 2025
Seychelles
12 storiesPolicy
Seychelles approves landmark crypto bill to regulate virtual assets sector
Seychelles, long regarded as a crypto-friendly jurisdiction, is moving to rein in the digital asset industry within its borders as consumer complaints about crypto-related losses continue to rise.
Aug 13, 2024
Regulation
Seychelles Financial Services Authority clamps down on unregistered virtual assets service providers
The island has seen more activity from global crypto companies than most African countries due to its relaxed KYC guidelines and loose virtual asset regulations.
Nov 22, 2023
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
Inflation in Africa: Latest data shows worsening figures across the board
Figures show 50% of countries with available data experienced an increase in consumer prices in March.
May 10, 2023
Funding
A new report says African blockchain firms raised $474 million in 2022, but the methodology is questionable
South Africa, Liberia and Kenya led Nigeria for total funding. MFS Africa, Valr, Jambo, Ejara all feature in the report.
Apr 22, 2023
Regulation
Crypto-friendly Seychelles is developing policy to rein in digital asset companies: Report
The country's finance minister says complaints about crypto activities in Seychelles are increasing.
Apr 6, 2023
ANALYSIS
State of fiat
ANALYSIS60% of African countries recorded lower consumer prices in December
Further contractions in consumer prices suggest that central banks’ tactics to curb inflation are productive.
Feb 1, 2023
ANALYSIS
State of fiat
ANALYSISSix of eleven African countries reported an inflation rate drop in November
African consumers are beginning to see steadier prices as 2022 nears its end, according to the latest inflation figures.
Dec 15, 2022