Blockradar wins Crypto Valley Startup Competition 2025
The company stood out among 11 international crypto startups, securing $1.2 million in soft commitment funding along with additional prizes.
Stablecoin
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
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.
Ripple taps Chipper Cash in Africa’s cross-border crypto race
The partnership aims to enable 24/7 blockchain-powered payments into nine African countries using Ripple’s XRP ledger
Mariblock Roundtable: Stablecoins and Africa’s financial future
The first-of-its-kind event is set to bring together blockchain and fintech professionals to discuss emerging trends around stablecoins in Africa.
Tether stablecoin sees increased usage in Africa since January — Chainalysis
This development confirms the growth in the USDT-dominated stablecoin market in Africa since 2022.
USDT issuer Tether partners NODO for stablecoin education in Africa
The partnership comes amid an intensifying battle for stablecoin market share in Africa. Last year, stablecoin volume exceeded $30 billion.