Africa

Ethiopia digitalizes gov’t services; Nigeria goes paperless
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6 August, 2025

Ethiopia digitalizes gov’t services; Nigeria goes paperless

Ethiopia’s digital revolution is supported by new data centers, better Internet access, and a spike in mobile users as Ethio...
Nigeria embraces stablecoins; HK caps stablecoin licenses
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1 August, 2025

Nigeria embraces stablecoins; HK caps stablecoin licenses

Nigeria’s SEC says it’s open to compliant stablecoins to underpin Africa’s financial revolution, as HK says most license applicants will...
$4 million Kenyan bank theft linked to USDT laundering: report
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31 July, 2025

$4 million Kenyan bank theft linked to USDT laundering: report

The Kenyan bank’s security system was breached by cybercriminals who created new digital wallets into which they channeled customer funds,...
Ghana plans new framework to regulate digital assets
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30 July, 2025

Ghana plans new framework to regulate digital assets

The central bank is finalizing the framework and will submit it to parliament by September, enabling Ghana to tax the...
Pan-African fintech Flutterwave expands into Senegal, eyes IPO
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18 July, 2025

Pan-African fintech Flutterwave expands into Senegal, eyes IPO

Flutterwave obtained a Payment Institution license from the Central Bank of West African States, paving the way for its entry...
Africa’s first regulated stablecoin hits milestone
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16 July, 2025

Africa’s first regulated stablecoin hits milestone

cNGN launched in February and has since then hit $2.5m in transaction value; it tells CoinGeek that it’s eyeing expansion...
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