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.
State of crypto in Africa
Stripe goes global with stablecoins — but skips Africa’s big four
Previously, Stripe could only serve 46 countries. Now, the firm’s product is available in more than 100 countries excluding Africa’s big four.
Scoop: Kenyan crypto players mount lobbying push against asset tax
A coalition of VASPs is mobilizing to lobby against the proposed tax law, seeking support from global tax experts to bolster its efforts.
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.
SARB governor opposes crypto lobbyists influencing government decisions
Kganyago is unmoved by calls for government-owned bitcoin reserves, claiming the cryptocurrency is no different from apples and beef.
Nestcoin-owned Onboard has launched its virtual cards
Nestcoin’s Onboard joins Bitmama and Bitnob in the growing trend of African crypto companies offering virtual cards.
Kenya’s digital asset tax: death knell for crypto adoption?
The Kenyan government passed the Digital Assets Tax into law, mandating crypto users to pay a 3% tax anytime they exchange an asset.