Stripe goes global with stablecoins — but skips Africa’s big four
Previously, Stripe could only serve 46 countries. Now, the firm’s product is available in more than 100 countries excluding Africa’s big four.
Crypto in Africa
Quidax’s CEO Okoro appeals for global collaboration to grow Africa’s crypto ecosystem
Okoro, who spoke at Coindesk’s Consensus 2025, said Africa’s crypto potential will remain locked unless global stakeholders partner with local ones.
Mastercard to enable stablecoin card transactions with Moonpay partnership
Holders of Mastercard-issued cards will be able to conduct transactions directly with their stablecoin balances
Zap Africa is rebuilding crypto trust in Nigeria — while fighting to protect its name
The startup offers non-custodial swaps, is developing its own wallet, and believes user control is key to adoption.
Stablecoins grossed more transaction volume than Visa in 2024 — Report
Bitwise says data shows more institutions and businesses are turning to stablecoins
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.
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