PAPSS rolls out blockchain platform for African fiat exchange
Interstellar says 19 countries and several multinationals now use the African currency marketplace for cross-border transactions.
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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.
Visa expands stablecoin strategy into Africa with Yellow Card partnership
Both firms plan to explore opportunities to drive stablecoin adoption in treasury management and cross-border payments across markets where Yellow Card is regulated.
Bank of Ghana warns against Yellow Pay, Yellow Card responds
BoG claims Yellow Pay is offering digital payment services, crypto trading, and stablecoin-based remittances without proper licensing.
Sidebar: Coinbase’s four-step plan for African builders
Damilare Aregbesola, Coinbase’s new West Africa lead, wants to help African builders go beyond hackathons — unlocking funding, mentorship and real distribution paths to global success.
UK-based crypto exchange Blockchain.com to expand into Africa
Blockchain.com has already began the process to set up a physical space in Nigeria while it looks to secure licenses in three other countries as well.
Big on wallets, light on volume: Africa’s crypto paradox
Africa is seeing high crypto wallet adoption, but actual usage and value remain limited. Experts say economic realities, short-term utility and product gaps help explain the disconnect.