TL;DR, A MyBroadband survey named Luno exchange the 2025 Crypto Exchange of the Year, with nearly 65% of South African traders choosing it for its reliability, security, and ease of use. Luno builds trust by being the first FSCA-licensed crypto provider in SA, securing 95% of assets in offline cold storage, and offering independently verified…
TL;DR A US-China trade war dispute triggered a record-breaking $19.33 billion crypto liquidation event, wiping out 1.6 million leveraged traders in a single day. The crash was amplified by a “liquidity vacuum” where market makers pulled orders, causing a cascade of forced selling and controversial auto-deleveraging by major exchanges. To prevent liquidation, traders must use…
Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with and Times of AI and supported by Abu Dhabi Convention & Exhibition Bureau is set to host an exclusive event on 8-9th December, 2025 in Abu Dhabi( Global AI Show), that will bring together AI futurists across the globe with 5,000+ attendees,…
Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with Times of Blockchain is set to host an exclusive event on 10-11th December, 2025 in Space42 Arena,Abu Dhabi, that will bring together 5,000+ attendees, 200+ global expert speakers, 300+ leading investors, and 150+ media representatives on one dynamic platform to shape the…
TL:DR, The Paxful shutdown affects 14 million users in 140+ countries; withdraw funds before November 1, 2025 to avoid losing access. Closure stems from historic misconduct by former executives plus mounting legal and compliance remediation costs that made operations unsustainable. The exchange’s collapse was caused by massive legal and compliance costs stemming from…
TL;DR, A $5.5B uganda cbdc pilot targets 40M users, 1M jobs, and up to $10B in exports via a USSD-enabled digital shilling. Unlike struggling CBDCs like Nigeria’s eNaira, Uganda’s model is “production-first,” giving citizens and industries an immediate reason to use it by integrating it into supply chains and job creation from day…
TL;DR, Antugrow secured a spot in 500 Global’s accelerator, a major step to refine its strategy, attract investors, and expand its innovative agricultural finance model beyond East Africa. The company standardizes co-op records, issues anonymized NEAR-based IDs, and matches farmers to DeFi liquidity via Base and UTU—cutting risk, fees, and time-to-credit. With Base…
TL;DR, Africa hit $25B in on-chain transactions in March as blockchain in africa accelerates low-fee, transparent remittances and access despite infrastructure gaps. Stablecoins like RLUSD, CBDCs such as eNaira, and a $15M Lisk fund are delivering faster settlements, inflation protection, and real inclusion across key markets. Regulators are adding licensing and taxes while AI tools…
TL:DR, Kenya VASP Bill clears third reading; existing providers get six months to apply, with VASP fines up to $154,000 and individuals facing up to 10 years. The bill establishes a “twin-pillar” regulatory model, appointing the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as joint regulators to oversee all crypto…
TL;DR, Nigeria’s new crypto tax takes effect January 2026, targeting $92.1 billion in annual transactions with a 15% tax on gains above ₦800,000. Individual traders must self-report crypto profits while VASPs face strict record-keeping requirements, periodic transaction reporting, and potential license revocation for non-compliance. Fast-moving regulation (ban lifted, securities classification, CNGN push) aims to formalize…
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