Tokenization
Ghana Gold Board to launch blockchain tracking system by end of 2026
Gyamfi said the system will use blockchain to record the movement and sale of each gram of gold purchased and exported.
Nov 25, 2025
Real-world assets
Real-world asset tokenization — securities, credit instruments and programmable value infrastructure.
ANALYSIS
State of fiat
ANALYSISUnlocking Africa’s next economy would require new money
Ayotunde Alabi highlights how adopting stablecoins and tokenized assets can help Africa build a modern financial system that drives trade and economic growth.
Oct 23, 2025
CBDC
Uganda launches CBDC pilot in $5.5 billion tokenization drive
The digital currency is backed by Ugandan treasury bonds and can be accessed via smartphones.
Oct 9, 2025
Tokenization
Luno expands access to tokenized US stocks to Nigeria
Nigerians can now invest as little as ₦100 in stocks of companies such as Apple, Meta and NVIDIA through Backed Finance-owned xStocks.
Sep 9, 2025
Tokenization
Xend Finance users can now invest in tokenized U.S. assets via Risevest — but regulation limits access across Africa
The partnership will allow Xend Finance’s users earn yields from investments in US stock market options and RWAs through Risevest
Jul 28, 2025
Ecosystem
Mariblock announces OnChain Conference — with Busha as founding partner
OnChain 2025 will explore core themes, including stablecoins, payments, FX, tokenized real-world assets, regulatory clarity, the business case for blockchain and talent pipelines.
Jun 25, 2025
Tokenization
Empowa expands blockchain housing model to Nigeria
The firm is also seeking for the listing of its native token EMP on Nigerian local crypto exchanges.
Jun 16, 2025
Mariblock Weekly
🟠 Uber eyes stablecoins for cheaper global payments
Plus: 🌍 Big on wallets, light on volume: Africa’s crypto paradox; 🌍 UK-based crypto exchange Blockchain.com to expand into Africa; 🇨🇫 CAR to tokenize 1,700 hectares of land using meme coin
Jun 11, 2025
Tokenization
CAR to tokenize 1,700 hectares of land using meme coin
Touadéra announced that over 1,700 hectares of land in the region will be tokenized through the controversial Solana-based meme coin CAR.
Jun 4, 2025
Creative economy
Egypt-based football club Al Ahly joins FIFA’s NFT marketplace
Al Ahly Football Club becomes the first African football club to join FIFA Collect
May 13, 2025
Energy & climate
Zimbabwe launches blockchain-based carbon credits trading registry
The country wants to establish trust by making all transactions immutable and transparent.
May 12, 2025
Tokenization
Nairobi Securities Exchange to launch digital platform to trade tokenized real-world assets
The Kenya Digital Exchange (KDX), designed in partnership with DeFi Technologies, is set to launch before the end of the year.
Apr 30, 2025
Tokenization
Kenya’s stock exchange eyes tokenized securities with Hedera Council membership
The Nairobi Securities Exchange is looking to accelerate the tokenization of securities, targeting tech-savvy investors in Kenya's capital markets.
Nov 1, 2024
Tokenization
Empowa goes multichain with Hedera’s decentralized ledger
The Mozambique-based startup integrates Hedera hashgraph to enable fiat payments by tenants across Africa.
Dec 5, 2023
Tokenization
Botswana’s president advocates blockchain for transparent diamond production
The country’s diamond mining partner, De Beers Group, recently launched a blockchain tracing system, Tracr, to verify if diamonds are ethically sourced.
Oct 28, 2023
ANALYSIS
Tokenization
ANALYSISIs real estate tokenization the solution to land fraud in Africa?
Prop-tech startup My Shamba Digital partners with global real estate tokenization company BrickMark to solve land fraud and provide fractional investments.
Oct 4, 2023
Tokenization
South Africa’s First National Bank to issue blockchain-based title deeds
The ‘big four’ bank is warming towards the technology and considering other blockchain innovations in the traditional finance sector.
Sep 28, 2023
Tokenization
CAR expands Sango project to tokenize land and natural resources
Despite facing several challenges since its launch, the Sango project announced the tokenization of its land and natural resources.
Aug 24, 2023
FIELD NOTES
Tokenization
FIELD NOTESReal estate tokenization can help build wealth in Africa: RedSwan’s CEO
“We’re really interested in Africa. We think that’s an untapped market, ... and we think that the tokenization industry can start building wealth and adding value to people’s lives”
Aug 18, 2023
Builder
6 takeaways from Empowa’s Glen Jordan World Bank Discussion
Glen Jordan, CEO of Empowa shared details about his company’s operational model with global industry experts.
Jul 28, 2023