Africa

Zanzibar launches blockchain sandbox for startups
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5 November, 2024

Zanzibar launches blockchain sandbox for startups

Zanzibar seeks to support blockchain startups and recently launched a sandbox; meanwhile, Vietnam has launched a national blockchain strategy.
Why isn’t rapid adoption of blockchain in Africa occurring?
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23 October, 2024

Why isn’t rapid adoption of blockchain in Africa occurring?

Africa is not at fault that there hasn't been aggressive blockchain adoption in the region yet, as the promise of...
Eswatini outlines design principles of retail CBDC in new paper
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18 October, 2024

Eswatini outlines design principles of retail CBDC in new paper

The Eswatini central bank released a design paper on its CBDC—the digital lilangeni—which it says will boost financial inclusion among...
Geoffrey Weli-Wosu: Blockchain drives Nigeria’s digitalization
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9 October, 2024

Geoffrey Weli-Wosu: Blockchain drives Nigeria’s digitalization

Geoffrey Weli-Wosu revealed that Domineum has recently signed an MOU with the government to build a tech city ecosystem as...
Morocco advances digitalization; Thai firm trials blockchain
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8 October, 2024

Morocco advances digitalization; Thai firm trials blockchain

Digital Morocco 2030 aims to make the country a global digital hub by creating over 200,000 jobs for Moroccans, while...
Nigeria licenses its first digital asset exchanges
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9 September, 2024

Nigeria licenses its first digital asset exchanges

Nigeria’s securities regulator has issued in-principle approval to Quidax and Busha Digital to ensure it “remains competitive and innovative in...
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