For an African trader, stablecoins are a medium to buy in and out of the market; for a freelancer, it’s higher pay and faster transactions; for organizations, it’s cheaper cross-border payments and faster settlement times. Stablecoins are efficient, but South Africa’s central bank just said it’s too efficient, citing how this particular digital asset threatens…
TL;DR, The Lisk EMpower Fund is tapping into Africa’s booming on-chain economy, which saw $205 billion in value move in one year, by funding startups that solve real problems.  Lisk’s Ethereum-compatible L2 and JavaScript SDK cut costs and complexity, giving local builders in Africa, Southeast Asia, and LATAM a scalable Web3 path. A local-first playbook (grants, regional…
TL;DR,  Lisk has launched the $15M Lisk Empower Fund to invest in 40 Web3 startups, capitalizing on emerging markets that deliver 9-11% annualized returns traditional VCs often overlook. The fund focuses on startups providing real-world utility in areas like payments and supply chains, offering checks from $250k to $750k and hands-on advisory to prepare them for global…
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…
Stripe stablecoin accounts have finally arrived in Africa’s borders with the global payment platform giving 25 African nations access to its USDC and USDB stablecoins KeyTakeaways Stripe stablecoin accounts now support 25 African nations, offering USDC and USDB balances for cross-border transactions Stripe’s USDC integration enables businesses in Lesotho and Malawi to bypass volatile local…
David Sacks’ appointment as the White House AI & Crypto Czar underscores the strategic importance of AI and cryptocurrency in national policy. Inspired by the U.S. approach, clear regulatory frameworks are essential for fostering innovation in Africa’s blockchain ecosystem. Leadership roles like Sacks’ can significantly influence global crypto policies, offering valuable lessons for African nations….
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