INTERPOL-led operation in Africa recovers $97 million
The operation ran from June to August 2025 and brought together investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom.
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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.
Coinbase taps Yellow Card as on- and off-ramp partner for African expansion
Starting in February, Coinbase users in 20 African countries can buy USDC directly from the Coinbase Wallet App.
Nigeria received nearly $60 billion in crypto value in a year
Overall, Sub-Saharan Africa received $117.1 billion in crypto value between July 2022 and June 2023, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
IMF set to decide on Zambia's extended credit facility
Upon board approval for the first review of the ECF arrangement, Zambia is expected to receive $188 million from the IMF.
Inflation in Africa: Latest data shows worsening figures across the board
Figures show 50% of countries with available data experienced an increase in consumer prices in March.
Zambia to finish testing cryptocurrency regulatory technology by mid-year: Reuters
The southern African country hopes to develop regulations that promote innovation while keeping citizens safe.