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Yellow Card, a leading provider of stablecoin-based infrastructure in Africa, has been granted a Category I Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) license by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa.
A CAT I license is the standard financial service provider license required

SARS, in partnership with the Reserve Bank and Home Affairs, is developing a digital identity to streamline South Africa's identification system. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency and security while reducing fraud, akin to similar efforts in Kenya and Nigeria.

This essay highlights Slovakia as an underestimated but promising European jurisdiction for launching crypto projects, emphasizing its cost-effectiveness and growth potential for startups in the crypto sector.

FNB is exploring blockchain technology to digitize title deeds, improving property ownership tracking, while maintaining a stance against cryptocurrencies despite regulatory guidance to engage with crypto markets.

The essay discusses a significant increase in cryptocurrency trading in South Africa following Donald Trump's election win, with Bitcoin's price surging and trading volumes up by 200-400%. South African exchanges are experiencing unprecedented activity, particularly with Bitcoin and Tether, while traditional finance is reevaluating cryptocurrencies.

Steemit, one of the earliest blockchain-based social media platforms, says it has now surpassed 1 million registered users globally. According to the company, 14.4% of these users – over 140,000 – are Nigerians, making the country one of its fastest-growing markets.
The platform, which rewards user

The Kamusi DAO Project aims to create a Kiswahili Web3 dictionary that highlights Africa's cultural diversity, promoting inclusivity and participation through decentralized technology. It empowers marginalized communities and fosters equitable development in the Web3 space.

Egyptian financial services provider, PayMob, has secured an additional $22 million in funding to its series B round.
The round was led by EBRD Venture Capital, with participation from:
Endeavor Catalyst
PayPal Ventures
BII
FMO
A15
Nclude, and
Helios Digital Ventures, and
all existing

Peach Payments partners with Kenyan CRM Sukhiba to offer WhatsApp-based sales solutions for South African merchants, enhancing conversational commerce and payment processing, while enabling seamless customer engagement.

According to a post on Reddit by a member of its Community team, the social platform will put an end to its cryptocurrency project, Community Points, due to difficulty scaling it.

According to the post on r/CryptoCurrency by the user u/cozy\_\_sheets , the regulatory environment has added to sca