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Morocco Ditches Crypto Ban: Bill 42.25 Opens Door to $11 Billion Market

TL;DR,     With user adoption projected to hit 3.13 million by 2026, the new Morocco crypto regulation (Bill 42.25) officially replaces the 2017 ban with a structured, safety-focused framework. Modeled after Europe’s MiCA, the bill splits oversight between the AMMC (for token issuance and service providers) and the Central Bank (for stablecoins) to ensure financial stability….

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Global Blockchain Show 2025 in Abu Dhabi Defines Decentralized Future

TL;DR,     With past events hosting 48% C-level executives, the Global Blockchain Show 2025 expects 5,000+ attendees in Abu Dhabi this December. This event is essential for African Web3 startups, providing direct access to global investors and decision-makers capable of green-lighting partnerships and funding immediately. Co-located with the Global Games Show, the event moves beyond vaporware…

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Super Group Goes “All-In” on Africa with Regulated ZAR Stablecoin

TL;DR,     Super Group launched ZAR Supercoin, a fully licensed South African rand stablecoin backed 1:1 by ABSA Bank reserves, targeting Africa’s projected $100 billion stablecoin market. Built on Solana with FSCA licensing and institutional-grade security, ZAR Supercoin eliminates the 12.7% remittance costs plaguing corridors like South Africa-Zimbabwe while offering instant, near-zero-cost transactions. Launching…

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MTN and Microsoft Partner to Bring AI Productivity Tools to 300 Million African Users in 2026

TL;DR,     MTN is bringing Microsoft’s AI productivity tools, specifically Copilot, to its 300 million customers across Africa to boost digital skills and opportunities. The partnership aims to close Africa’s digital skills gap by providing AI-powered learning tools for students and productivity solutions for small businesses. A phased rollout of the AI initiative is scheduled…

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$300 Billion Reasons Why Africa’s Stablecoin Revolution Can’t Be Ignored

TL;DR,     The Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 revealed that stablecoins represent 43% of Africa’s crypto trading volume, with over $300 billion in annual transactions flowing through African markets. Momentum is shifting from pilots to policy—licensing, AML/CFT, and interoperable rails like PAPSS are central to unlocking faster, cheaper cross‑border payments. Debate intensifies over global vs….

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The $731 Million Underdog: How Obiex Conquered African Crypto Without a Single VC Check

TL’DR,     Nigerian crypto startup Obiex bootstrapped its way to $731.5 million in annual trading volume and 100,000+ traders without any venture capital, proving profitability beats funding rounds. Faced with a product failure and a nationwide crypto ban, the founders pivoted twice—ultimately succeeding by building a trading platform that solved user pain points like…

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RETINA-AI CEO’s Bold Plan: Spend $1 Billion Annually on Nigeria’s AI Future

TL;DR,      Dr. Odaibo proposes a $2-10 billion AI talent development fund (minimum $1B annually) to transform Nigeria from tech consumer to global leader.  Nigeria must shift from seeking foreign investment to nurturing local AI talent, following India’s IT playbook to produce global tech leaders. Practical enablers like cloud access, laptops, and merit-based rewards…

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PRESS RELEASE | Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi Announces Its Visionary Partners and World-Class Speaker Lineup

The Global AI Show 2025 Abu Dhabi, a premier platform driving the future of artificial intelligence, proudly announces its visionary partners and world-class speaker lineup for its upcoming edition themed “AI:2031 – Accelerating Intelligent Futures.” Organized by VAP Group in association with Times of AI, the event will gather global technology leaders, pioneering researchers, influential…

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