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Part 1: Meet the African Bitcoin Educators Training 1,000+ Students in Self-Custody and Financial Freedom

KenMichaelsNovember 27, 2025November 27, 2025014 mins

TL;DR, Bitcoin educators like Grant Gombwa have successfully trained over 1,000 students in self-custody, sparking a measurable surge in grassroots crypto adoption across the continent. Leaders across Malawi, Burundi, and Cameroon are establishing circular economies and translating technical resources into local languages to combat inflation and financial exclusion. Unlike the global “store of value”…

Six Pillars to Power Uganda’s Digital Financial Revolution

KenMichaelsNovember 26, 2025July 30, 2026010 mins

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…

UNAM Breaks the Mold: Africa’s First Full-Scale Blockchain Master’s Program

KenMichaelsNovember 25, 2025November 25, 2025011 mins

TL;DR, UNAM’s Master of Science in Blockchain Technology goes far beyond short courses, combining architecture, smart contracts, governance, cybersecurity, and socio-economic impact to produce graduates. The Power Learn Project aims to train 1 million software developers in Africa by 2027, while UNAM’s new Master of Science in Blockchain Technology offers comprehensive blockchain education…

VAAK: Kenya’s Answer to Building Africa’s Most Mature Crypto Ecosystem

KenMichaelsNovember 24, 2025November 24, 2025013 mins

TL;DR, The Virtual Assets Association of Kenya serves as the unified bridge between Kenya’s crypto industry and regulators (CBK/CMA), handling advocacy, standard-setting, and education to prevent bottlenecks in VASP licensing and compliance. Kenya evolved from issuing Bitcoin warnings in 2015 and facing FATF grey-listing in 2024 to establishing comprehensive VASP regulations and VAAK….

No Licenses Yet: Inside Kenya’s New Crypto Playbook for VASPs

KenMichaelsNovember 21, 2025July 30, 202609 mins

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…

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

KenMichaelsNovember 20, 2025July 30, 2026013 mins

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….

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

KenMichaelsNovember 18, 2025November 18, 2025011 mins

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…

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

KenMichaelsNovember 17, 2025July 30, 2026011 mins

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

KenMichaelsNovember 17, 2025November 17, 2025011 mins

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…

Revolut Fintech Picks Morocco as Africa’s Launchpad—Here’s Why

KenMichaelsNovember 11, 2025November 13, 2025011 mins

TL;DR, Revolut fintech is expanding to Morocco with 52.5 million retail customers, £3.1 billion in 2024 revenue, and a $75 billion valuation, aiming for a full banking license within two years. Phased strategy—start as a payment operator in Morocco, secure a full banking license within two years, led by local executives and tight…

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Part 1: Meet the African Bitcoin Educators Training 1,000+ Students in Self-Custody and Financial Freedom

Six Pillars to Power Uganda’s Digital Financial Revolution

UNAM Breaks the Mold: Africa’s First Full-Scale Blockchain Master’s Program

VAAK: Kenya’s Answer to Building Africa’s Most Mature Crypto Ecosystem

No Licenses Yet: Inside Kenya’s New Crypto Playbook for VASPs

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

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

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

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

Revolut Fintech Picks Morocco as Africa’s Launchpad—Here’s Why

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