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Latest stories and analysis of blockchain and digital assets developments in Nigeria.

Flutterwave CEO lays out the company’s stablecoin play — and why Polygon fits the plan

Flutterwave CEO lays out the company’s stablecoin play — and why Polygon fits the plan

Olugbenga Agboola said rising demand from clients and suppliers already using stablecoins pushed Flutterwave to build payment flows that match how people are transacting today.

An image of Yellow Card's discontinued retail app

Why Yellow Card shuttered its retail business

Yellow Card told Mariblock that the decision was driven by strong, growing demand for stablecoin-fiat payment services.

Nigerians prefer crypto investments and gambling to the capital market — SEC DG

Nigerians prefer crypto investments and gambling to the capital market — SEC DG

Emomotimi Agama said the country is missing out on substantial investments because Nigerians avoid investing in the Nigerian capital market.

Flutterwave taps Polygon for stablecoin-powered cross-border payments

Flutterwave taps Polygon for stablecoin-powered cross-border payments

While the full rollout is scheduled for 2026, a pilot program of the product feature is expected to run its course before the end of the year.

Nigeria, South Africa and two other African countries exit FATF’s grey list

Nigeria, South Africa and two other African countries exit FATF’s grey list

According the IMF, these countries have lost significant sums of money as a result of being grey listed by the FATF

Unlocking Africa’s next economy would require new money

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?

Africa moved $54 billion in stablecoins; now what?

Despite these impressive figures, there is a huge policy vacuum sitting between potential and scale.