Stablecoins are going deeper into Africa’s financial infrastructure. Fintechs are leveraging them for cross-border settlement, mobile money, liquidity, FX and credit, all while managing ever more complex regulation.
TL;DR, With 84.5% of virtual activity occurring on decentralized platforms, new Ugandan crypto regulation is now critical to manage this “inevitable” market sector. Bank of Uganda Governor Atingi-Ego introduced a comprehensive six-pillar framework focusing on licensing, client protection, and transparency to transition from observation to active construction. By adopting a regulatory architecture similar to…
TL;DR, Under the Kenya VASP Act, Kenya replaced the 3% Digital Asset Tax with a 10% excise on exchange fees; regulators also confirm no VASP is licensed yet. CBK will oversee payment-focused VASPs; CMA handles securities-like tokens. Regulations are pending, so firms should prepare AML, governance, and disclosure programs now. Kenya is shifting…
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….
TL;DR, The Global AI Show 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Dec 8-9 expects over 5,000 attendees, with 80% being C-suite executives, creating a major hub for AI investment. Backed by the UAE government, the event is a key part of the nation’s “AI Strategy 2031,” focusing on how democracies can lead AI development ethically and…
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…
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….
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…
Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global Blockchain Show 2025 will take place at the prestigious Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi from December 10–11, 2025, bringing together the world’s top Web3 and blockchain specialists. Considered one of the leading conferences for decentralized innovation globally, the event will showcase creative ideas, stimulating conversations, and revolutionary solutions driving…
TL;DR, Accrue Fintech’s stablecoin remittance feature exploded from 4% to 60% of revenue in just seven months, revealing massive demand for its human-powered cross-border payment solution. By training 500 verified agents (selected from 16,000 applicants) to convert cash to stablecoins, Accrue created a familiar, trust-based alternative to algorithmic payment systems—mirroring the M-PESA model…
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