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Unlock Top-Rate Multichain Swaps: 1inch + Unichain Integration

KenMichaels08 mins

1inch launches Unichain integration bringing $832M TVL and Ethereum-compatible Layer-2 infrastructure to multi-chain DeFi swaps. Double-layered MEV protection combines intent-based trading with Trusted Execution Environments preventing front-running and sandwich attacks. Unichain’s $344.2M stablecoin market cap (51% native) powers low-fee swaps while developers access Fusion, Balance, Spot Price, History APIs across Uniswap V2/V3/V4.
Sergej Kunz: “Deep Unichain liquidity accessible via 1inch provides best execution across ecosystems in one location.”

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Visa and Yellow Card Launch Africa Stablecoin Settlement: Crypto Treasury Boost

KenMichaels09 mins

Visa crypto settlement expands to Africa through Yellow Card partnership, enabling stablecoin-based treasury operations across 20+ nations. Stablecoins comprise nearly 50% of Africa’s crypto transaction volume. Visa Direct integration allows corporations to hold USD liquidity in stablecoin form, mitigating FX risk and transaction lag. Yellow Card Chief of Staff Gillian Darko: “Corporates can hold USD liquidity, reducing FX risk and transaction lag.” Licensed in Botswana, South Africa, Zambia. New stablecoin product launching by end 2025.

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Solving Cross-Border Transactions: Conduit’s Stablecoin Model for Global Business Payments

KenMichaels09 mins

In Brief Global business settlement is evolving with stablecoins, offering speed, transparency, and cost savings over legacy banking. Conduit’s fintech platform enables real-time, cross-border B2B payments powered by stablecoins and FX optimization. The firm’s regulatory focus and local partnerships support secure, scalable global settlement in emerging markets like Africa. Digital assets have refined global business…

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South Africa’s Crypto Payments Surge: From Speculation to Daily Spending

KenMichaels010 mins

Crypto payments in South Africa reach $112K monthly as 80% of Luno Pay users transact weekly across 31,000 merchants. Stablecoin adoption drives $1.1M in transactions since November 2024 at Pick n Pay, Dis-Chem, FlySafair, and Spur. Christo de Wit confirms shift from speculation to utility: “Customers use Luno Pay regularly for routine purchases.” With stablecoins settling $27.6T globally (exceeding Visa + Mastercard), South Africa’s regulatory framework enables daily crypto spending for groceries, flights, services.

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Fuse Blockchain enables seamless NexusPay stablecoin transactions across Africa

KenMichaels08 mins

TL;DR, Fuse Blockchain partnered with NexusPay to tackle the limitations of traditional financial systems in Africa. The partnership introduces stablecoin accounts, reducing conversion costs, boosting adoption, and strengthening Africa’s position in the global Web3 economy. The alliance leverages FuseBox Web SDK for gasless, secure, efficient cross-border remittances while enhancing security via account abstraction and recovery…

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Inside ISA 2024: How Nigeria Is Legalizing Crypto and Cracking Down on Ponzi Scheme Laws

KenMichaels010 mins

In Brief Crypto Ponzi schemes are now explicitly illegal under ISA 2024, with operators facing up to ten years imprisonment and heavy fines. SEC Nigeria gains authority to regulate digital assets, freeze scam-linked accounts, and enforce KYC/AML standards on all VASPs. Mandatory registration, enhanced investor protections, and global compliance benchmarks lay the groundwork for a secure, innovative…

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Bitcoin Financial Inclusion Tested: Lessons from Kenya’s Kibera Pilot

KenMichaels09 mins

 In Brief Bitcoin financial inclusion in Kibera enabled wage payments without banks, reducing fees and boosting security for unbanked youth. High BTC exposure poses volatility risks, underscoring the need for education and diversified usage beyond earnings. Sustainable inclusion demands clear KPIs on wallet activity, spending habits, and long-term adoption to measure impact. Digital assets have…

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LovCash Drives Blockchain Payments for South Africa’s Informal Traders

KenMichaels08 mins

In Brief Blockchain payments are enabling secure, transparent, and low-fee transactions for South Africa’s informal market through LovCash’s Lisk-powered platform. Vendors gain more than just payment rails—reward programs, cashback offers, and loyalty systems drive adoption and engagement. With over 3,700 retailers onboarded, LovCash showcases the tangible impact blockchain can have in digitizing underserved African economies….

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BoG Alert: Avoid YellowPay and HanyPay – Ghana Crypto Regulations Update

KenMichaels09 mins

In Brief Ghana crypto regulations now caution against the use of unlicensed VASPs like Yellow Card and HanyPay, highlighting the BoG’s commitment to formal oversight. A Virtual Asset Providers Act is slated for September, requiring all crypto on/off‑ramps to obtain licenses and comply with AML standards. Upcoming rules—aligned with FATF—aim to foster financial inclusion while…

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20 Startups Join Lisk Incubation Program for African Blockchain Scaling

KenMichaels011 mins

Lisk Blockchain, a core blockchain ecosystem with significant roots in Africa, unveiled its second Cohort of promising African ventures in its renowned Lisk Incubation program. In Brief Lisk Incubation Program offers six months of intensive mentorship, access to protocol tools, and up to $100K funding for African Web3 startups. Cohort 2 features 20 diverse ventures—from SACCO…

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