South Africa to introduce cross-border crypto framework in 2025
It will set parameters, conditions, administrative responsibilities, and reporting requirements for cross-border crypto transactions.
Crypto in Africa
Stablecoin flows in Africa hit 6.7% of GDP in 2024 – IMF
Only Latin America and the Caribbean (7.7%) surpassed Africa in flows relative to GDP.
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
Zap announces major rebrand
The rebrand also coincides with a trademark dispute involving fintech giant Paystack, which recently launched a product under the same name, “Zap.”
Crypto theft soared to all-time high in H1 2025 – Chainalysis
Spurred by the unprecedented hack of global exchange Bybit earlier in the year, crypto crime is on par to eclipse recorded volume.
Luno re-enters Kenyan market after decade-long hiatus
Kenyans can now trade BTC, ETH, USDT and USDC with the Kenyan shilling on the exchange
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.