TL:DR, Worldcoin WLD officially launched after four years of development, combining biometric eye scan verification with cryptocurrency to create digital identity solutions for the AI era. Worldcoin introduces its Orb device for eye‑scan verification, merging digital identity and WLD cryptocurrency while expanding into 20 countries with rapid adoption. Worldcoin plans global expansion with 1,500 orbs…
Speaking at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit 2025, Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), Dr Emomotimi Agama boldly declared: “Nigeria is open to stablecoin business, but on terms that protect our markets and empower Nigerians.” The nation’s progress with its Naira-pegged stablecoin, its recent upgraded law might lead to an upcoming…
Bitget PayeFi Unlocked report surveying 4,599 users confirms 35%+ leverage crypto for everyday transactions—groceries, subscriptions, travel. Gen Z (40% gaming, 35% social gifting), Millennials (36% travel, 35% digital goods), Gen X (40% travel, 36% utilities) drive adoption. Africa leads with 38% education payments, 1600% Bitget Wallet surge (2024). East Asia: 41% daily purchases. Middle East: 41% gaming, 31% luxury goods. MoneyBadger, ZeroCard provide QR payments settling in fiat. Bitget Card: zero-fee European Mastercard (150M+ merchants). Alvin Kan, COO: “Users already living on-chain.”
FIRS launches VAT portal as Nigeria’s $59 billion crypto ecosystem faces Transaction Monitoring System requiring real-time API integration for banks, fintechs, PSPs like PayStack and Flutterwave. Non-residents earning over $25,000 annually must register and remit VAT targeting $4.6 billion digital economy. Crypto on/off-ramps, cNGN/USDT exchanges, wallet providers with fiat conversion now taxable. Executive Chairman Zacch Adedeji: “Transformative leap in transaction visibility.” Penalties under Tax Administration Act Sections 71 & 103: $652 (₦1M) + $6.5 (₦10k) daily non-compliance fines.
In Brief Asset Chain is Africa’s first gasless, Layer 1 blockchain infrastructure designed to keep value within the continent and fund local ecosystems. AI agents, zero‑gas DEX, and RWA tokenization on Asset Chain deliver real‑world utility, high yields, and secure smart‑contract tools. With $100K initial TVL and a 5% global market vision, Asset Chain is rapidly…
In Brief The Base App transforms crypto wallets into full Web3 lifestyle platforms, blending social, payments, trading, and messaging for African users. African creators and developers now earn, build, and scale faster with tokenized content, gamified incentives, and direct audience interaction. Base Account and Base Pay offer powerful new tools for identity control and seamless…
Visa, global payments leader, has kickstarted its fifth edition of its fintech accelerator program, the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator. In Brief The fintech accelerator program by Visa enables African startups to access funding, global networks, and mentorship that drive regional financial inclusion. Previous accelerator cohorts saw startups like WorkPay and PayTic achieve rapid success and…
Ripple concludes Kenya drought insurance pilot combining NDVI satellite triggers, Ethereum smart contracts, and RLUSD stablecoins for 517 Laikipia pastoralists.
Automated payouts at 0.55-0.61 NDVI thresholds eliminate bureaucratic delays; favorable vegetation validated escrow-based process, expanding Phase 2 to 533 beneficiaries with $40K funding ($75 coverage). BNY Mellon manages cash and US Treasury reserves backing RLUSD ($501M market cap, $52T AUM custodian). Mercy Corps Venture collaboration delivers scalable climate risk mitigation blueprint for 23 drought-affected counties.
With digital assets growing steadily as an alternative means to income and transactions in West Africa, Ghana has taken the next step in providing better crypto investigation, countering the growing rate of Virtual asset fraud. In Brief Crypto investigations in Ghana reach new heights as EOCO secures forensic licenses to trace, confiscate, and return stolen…
Bitcoin price surge reaches $122,000 all-time high (currently $116,984) as institutional adoption propels Bitcoin ETF performance toward $135K-$150K targets.
Katie Stockton (Fairlead): “Measured move projections” indicate $135K. Nic Puckrin (Coin Bureau): “Rally driven by institutional capital, retail buyers nowhere to be seen yet.”
Bernstein: “This cycle looks more structural—clear regulatory framework, government support, strong institutional adoption.” Africa ripples: 43% stablecoin volume, Kenya/Nigeria/Ghana collaborative blockchain adoption, Minister Kabogo’s tokenization advocacy.
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