Cross-border payments
SWIFT partners with global and African banks on blockchain-based shared ledger
The network also wants its system to be compatible with more modern digital finance rails such as stablecoins
Oct 6, 2025
Tanzania
24 storiesRegulation
Zanzibar introduces blockchain sandbox for startups
The archipelago in Tanzania wants to position itself as a hub for technological innovation.
Oct 31, 2024
State 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
State of fiat
Tanzania moves to diversify its foreign reserves with gold
Tanzania’s local currency has seen record depreciation levels attributed to US rate hikes.
Sep 28, 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
Ecosystem
World Mobile launches its multipurpose global mobile app
However, due to regulations, the Cardano wallet and fiat on-ramp features are currently unavailable in Tanzania.
Aug 25, 2023
Cross-border payments
Honeycoin taps MoneyGram to expand crypto-to-fiat capabilities
The partnership is aimed at facilitating cross-border transactions using both cryptocurrency and fiat currencies in multiple countries.
Jul 27, 2023
State of fiat
Tanzania Secures $195 Million Budget Support from European Union
President Samia Suluhu said the grants would accelerate the implementation of development programs in the country.
Jul 17, 2023