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.
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Btrust grants $1M to ten Bitcoin-focused events and developer education programs
The Jack Dorsey-founded nonprofit awarded these grants to four African Bitcoin events and conferences of the ten beneficiaries.
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
MiniPay now available as a standalone app on iOS devices
The stablecoin wallet app wants to expand access to more users globally
Nigerian fintech Accelerex and ITEX join Zone’s blockchain network
The integration of the blockchain network will help both firms settle transactions instantly and eliminate failures
Stablecoins grossed more transaction volume than Visa in 2024 — Report
Bitwise says data shows more institutions and businesses are turning to stablecoins
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.