South Africa
South Africa finds no ‘strong immediate need’ for a retail CBDC
South Africa’s central bank believes that a retail CBDC is “technically feasible” and could be implemented to align with policy...
Africa’s power play: How BTC mining turns wasted energy to light
BTC mining is reshaping Africa's energy landscape by utilizing surplus power, providing electricity access, and driving local economic growth.
Live Blog: London Blockchain Conference 2025 Day 2 highlights
Join us for Day 2 of the London Blockchain Conference 2025! Get real-time updates from industry leaders on blockchain, stablecoins,...
Somalia opens consultations for digital transformation
In other news, a new partnership between Scan to Pay and MoneyBadger is set to revolutionize South Africa’s digital asset...
$20B South African fund: Don’t invest all in ‘crypto’
Sygnia Ltd. warned investors not to “do something silly” by switching from traditional securities to ‘crypto’ despite offering a BTC...
Sub-Saharan Africa records 52% growth in digital asset volume
Sub-Saharan Africa ranked third after APAC and Latin America in year-over-year growth in ‘crypto’ volume, with Nigeria and South Africa...
