Kenya’s crypto industry reacts as VASP Act becomes law
Stakeholders are saying the Act is a step in the right direction, as it provides legal backing to an ecosystem long in the shadows.
Cryptocurrency
Mariblock covers cryptocurrency news and updates across Africa
Unlocking 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.
Africa moved $54 billion in stablecoins; now what?
Despite these impressive figures, there is a huge policy vacuum sitting between potential and scale.
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.”
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.
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.
Moroccan authorities crack down on property purchases with crypto
The government believes individuals pay in crypto to avoid official channels.