The adoption of stablecoin services by banks and mobile operators could accelerate the usage of the emerging crypto across the continent.
Africa emerges as the global frontrunner in stablecoin adoption, with high usage for income and remittances.
The Crypto Asset Reporting Framework sets out how crypto-related transactions will be collected, reported and shared with authorities.
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The move follows a series of policy developments, including the classification of crypto assets as financial products and the rollout of the licensing regime.
The crypto-currency is expected to continue following its traditional four-year cycle pattern, with a post-halving rally followed by a year or more of muted pricing, says John Singh, VP of the IITPSA.
Stablecoins are set to drive mainstream crypto adoption among African merchants, claim Ezeebit and Luno executives.
Interpol arrests 260 scammers as AI-powered ‘pig butchering’ fraud targets Africans.
The crypto-currency recovers 5.54% after losing 35% in 90 days amid Fed uncertainty, AI-driven tech selloff and investor flight.
The crypto-currency exchange sees 208% year-on-year customer growth, boosted by financial inclusion and cross-border payments.
Luno, Sanlam, EasyEquities and Lesaka launch institutional Rand stablecoin ZARU, to enable real‑time blockchain settlement and global trade.
If fintech 1.0 was about disruption, and fintech 2.0 was about rapid scaling, fintech 3.0 is about resilient, compliant, interoperable financial infrastructure.
Web3 tokenises economic activity, so that value is transferred instantly and securely without relying on the flow of cash between bank accounts.