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A new global analysis finds that hundreds of the world’s data centers are operating in climates that are too hot for optimal performance, raising costs, energy demand, and long-term sustainability concerns. Nearly 7,000 Data Centers Sit Outside Optimal Temperature Range, Study Finds The report, published by Rest of the World and authored by Hazel Gandhi … Read more
A new report warns that the Central African Republic’s rapid embrace of “opaque crypto projects” is exposing the country to foreign criminal influence and eroding state sovereignty ahead of the Dec. 28 election. A Warning of ‘State Capture’ The Central African Republic is facing a “grave risk of state capture” by foreign criminal organizations through … Read more
Ezeebit, a South African crypto payments infrastructure startup, has raised $2.05 million in seed funding to expand its stablecoin-based payment network across South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria. Funding to Drive Product Development and Expansion Ezeebit, a South African stablecoin and cryptocurrency payment infrastructure company, has successfully closed a $2.05 million (R34.9 million) seed funding round … Read more
Investigators from more than 10 African countries—including Nigeria, South Africa, and Uganda—recently completed a week-long course in Kenya on cryptocurrency crime investigations. Equipping Detectives with Advanced Forensic Skills Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) recently concluded a major regional training initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s capacity to combat cryptocurrency-related crime. Investigators from over 10 African … Read more
As inflation and currency turmoil intensify across Sub-Saharan Africa and Turkey, crypto use is surging, signaling a pivotal shift that is fueling new momentum for Ripple’s expanding foothold in these rapidly evolving markets. Ripple Confirms Tremendous Traction as Africa and Turkey Reshape Demand Ripple executive Reece Merrick shared earlier this week on social media platform … Read more
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has added crypto assets and stablecoins to a new, monitored risk category, citing a massive surge in local crypto adoption. New Risk Category Established The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has added crypto assets and stablecoins to a new, monitored risk category, citing the surging value of crypto holdings … Read more
African crypto exchange VALR has partnered with financial services platform Mukuru to launch a USDC wallet integrated into Whatsapp. Bridging Finance to the Masses via Whatsapp The leading African crypto exchange, VALR, has forged a significant partnership with Mukuru, a leading financial services platform, to launch a USDC wallet. Through this collaboration, VALR will provide … Read more
Ghana’s central bank is moving to regulate virtual assets, adopting a policy designed to foster responsible crypto innovation while guaranteeing a level playing field for all financial institutions. Balancing Innovation and Competition The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has acknowledged that the country currently lacks a dedicated legal framework for regulating virtual asset service providers (VASPs). … Read more
Flutterwave partners with Polygon PoS to power instant, low‑cost cross‑border payments across 30+ African countries. Polygon Labs and Flutterwave announced a multi‑year partnership making Polygon PoS the default blockchain for Flutterwave’s new cross‑border payments product, with a pilot for select Flutterwave for Business customers in 2025 and full availability to business and Send App users … Read more
The head of a Nigerian regulatory body warns that widespread gambling and crypto trading are diverting funds from the capital markets, undermining efforts to finance the country’s $150 billion infrastructure deficit. Capital Market vs. Risk Taking The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (NSEC) is voicing concerns that the growing preference of residents for gambling and … Read more
