The debate around South Africa crypto regulation is gaining momentum as a coalition of industry participants calls for changes to proposed rules governing crypto assets and cross-border capital flows. The coalition, operating under the banner CATASTROPHE (Crypto Asset Taskforce for…
ZARU (ZAR Universal Network) has added Absa Group as a banking partner, marking a significant development for the network’s financial infrastructure. According to BlockTower, Absa joins the ecosystem as one of Africa’s largest banking groups, bringing national coverage, established settlement…
The latest proof of reserves review for ZAR Supercoin (ZARSC) provides an updated view of the stablecoin’s reserve position and circulating supply. According to an agreed-upon procedures report conducted by Moore Blockchain and Digital Assets JHB (Pty) Ltd for Super…
A consortium of 21 major financial institutions from North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa has announced plans to launch a regulated stablecoin venture, with a U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin expected to be introduced in the first half of…
Stablecoin payment connectivity is expanding across Africa through a new partnership between Kotani Pay and DCSPay. The agreement connects DCSPay’s stablecoin payment infrastructure with Kotani Pay’s local payment network, enabling regulated exchanges and businesses to extend stablecoin-funded payouts into African…
Tether AI Research has announced the release of a new family of open-source AI translation models designed to run directly on everyday devices without requiring internet connectivity. The launch includes QVAC TranslatePsy-AfriSLM and QVAC TranslatePsy-AfriNano for African languages, as well…
Luno has announced a significant milestone in its growth journey, securing a Class F Digital Asset Business (DAB) licence from the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA). The development marks an important step for the company as it expands its regulated presence…
Money has always evolved alongside technology. From coins and banknotes to electronic transfers and mobile payments, each innovation has transformed how value is stored, exchanged, and settled. Today, a new chapter is emerging through tokenised money, a development that many…
On World Fintech Day 2026, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), together with the Africa Fintech Network (AFN), Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii), and the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), convened a high-level dialogue on one of…
The growth of digital assets, fintech, and cross-border payments continues to create exciting career opportunities across Africa. One such opportunity comes from Tether. As the company behind USD₮, the world’s most widely used stablecoin, Tether is helping individuals and businesses…
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