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COMESA’s Digital Retail Payments Platform: Paving the Way for Regional Currency Settlements
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA, 21 member countries) has launched a Digital Retail Payments Platform to allow…
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KGeN Raises $13.5M for AI-DeFi-Gaming Protocol Focused on Real Users
Kratos Gamer Network (KGeN), a startup working at the intersection of AI, gaming, and DeFi, has raised US$13.5 million in a funding round…
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Africa’s Crypto Startups Raise Record $470 Million in 2025
African blockchain startups have raised $470 million year-to-date, according to TechCabal, marking a 62% increasefrom 2024. The growth is…
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Japan’s FSA Greenlights Crypto Staking Services Under New Guidelines
Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has officially approved crypto staking services, issuing new operational guidelines for exchanges…
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Latin America’s Stablecoin Revolution: USDT and USDC Dominate Commerce
Latin America is witnessing a stablecoin boom as businesses adopt USDT (Tether) and USDC (Circle) for daily commerce and remittances…
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South Korea Launches Digital Won Pilot for Cross-Border Payments
South Korea has begun the second phase of its Digital Won pilot, now focusing on cross-border settlements with key trading partners like…
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Crypto Rebound: Bitcoin & Ethereum Bounce After Tariff Shock
Following one of the worst single-day drops in recent memory tied to trade tensions and tariff announcements, the crypto market staged a…
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After Massive Liquidation, Investors Rush to Hedge Against Another Crash
Crypto markets saw a brutal sell-off earlier this week, following the U.S. announcement of 100% tariffs on Chinese tech imports. Over US$19…
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Kenya Legalizes Crypto with Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill
Kenya has made a major move in crypto regulation. On October 13, 2025, the Kenyan Parliament passed the Virtual Asset Service Providers…
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Russia’s Covert Crypto Operations Under Scrutiny
A Financial Times investigation revealed that Russian-linked groups have been using crypto payments to fund cyber operations across Europe…
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FATF Pushes for Global Crackdown on Crypto Crime
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) renewed calls for global coordination to curb crypto-linked money laundering. Recent investigations…
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Europe Tightens Crypto Insurance Rules Under New EU Directive
The Financial Times reports that the EU is finalizing punitive capital rules for insurers holding digital assets. The upcoming directive…