Ethereum layer-2 chain, Lisk, announces completion of first cohort of incubator
23 African blockchain startups participated in the first batch of the Lisk Blockchain Incubation Hub.
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Swiss fintech Centi expands African presence with Yellow Card partnership
The partnership will help streamline crossborder payments into 20 African countries through stablecoins.
Hedera makes ‘strategic investment’ in stablecoin payments firm Ivorypay
Ivorypay aims to incorporate Hedera’s infrastructure and admit a member of the firm onto its board.
Bitget partners with Callpay to enable South African rand transactions
The move aligns with Bitget’s broader strategy of expanding into emerging markets and driving mainstream crypto adoption.
Coinbase Wallet integrates Onboard P2P for crypto purchases in local currency
The feature is available in Nigeria with sights set on more than 50 countries within the year.
USDT issuer Tether leads $10 million funding round in MANSA
The company plans to expand into Asia and Latin America.
Binance exec restates $150M bribery claim against Nigerian officials
In response, a Nigerian official has labelled Gambaryan’s allegations outrageous and defamatory.