Crypto

Bitcoin's 2024 Halving: What You Need to Know

Will the biggest digital gold break into half or what? Let’s find out in this article.

South Africa grants regulatory nod to 59 crypto firms

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority has reportedly granted crypto asset service provider licenses to 59 crypto firms as of March 12, 2024.

Kenyan blockchain experts to formulate crypto regulation

The Kenyan legislative has directed the Blockchain Association of Kenya to prepare the initial draft of a Virtual Asset Service Provider's Bill to govern cryptocurrencies.

How NITDA wants to drive blockchain adoption in Nigeria

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has launched its 2022 Blockchain Scholarship Scheme to train 30,000 Nigerians.

Crypto payments are now legal in Namibia

According to Bank of Namibia, digital currencies such as Bitcoin can now be used as forms of payment, even though such privately issued currencies are still not recognised as legal tender in the country.

Yellow Card lands $40M Series B to drive crypto adoption in Africa

Pan-African Crypto Exchange Yellow Card has secured $40M in a Series B round led by Polychain Capital.

How US ban on Tornado Cash will affect crypto regulations in Africa

African regulators are watching closely as the US and EU move to regulate the crypto industry, and with China and Russia already taking a hostile stance towards the industry, the road looks murky for African investors.