Scoop: Kenyan crypto players mount lobbying push against asset tax
A coalition of VASPs is mobilizing to lobby against the proposed tax law, seeking support from global tax experts to bolster its efforts.
Crypto in Africa
Circle launches stablecoin payment system in partnership with Flutterwave and Yellow Card
African crypto firm Yellow Card and fintechs Flutterwave and Onafriq are among the Circle Payment Network’s inaugural partners
At Paris Blockchain Week, institutions showed up. Africa didn’t
Reflections from Paris Blockchain Week: institutional momentum, real-world utility, and why African builders must be part of the global conversation.
Bill to regulate VASPs lands before Kenyan lawmakers
The bill, the Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill 2025, outlines provisions for crypto regulations in Kenya
Ripple donates 25,000 RLUSD stablecoin to provide drought relief to Kenyan herders
The firm is partnering with Mercy Corps Ventures and DIVA Donate to subsidize livestock feed for Kenyan farmers in drought.
Nigeria’s president signs bill recognizing digital assets into law
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Investments and Securities Act 2025, officially recognizing crypto assets and placing them under the Nigerian SEC.
Tether teams up with Quidax on blockchain education in Africa
The firms plan to open access to bitcoin and stablecoin education for 15,000 individuals and businesses in Africa