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The founder of the Ugandan blockchain and crypto education institution Mitroplus Labs was abducted by armed criminals posing as law enforcement. The criminals demanded $500,000 and access to the founder’s cryptocurrency wallets. Crypto Abduction Threat Spreads to Africa On May 17, Festo Ivaibi, founder of the Ugandan blockchain and crypto education institution Mitroplus Labs, became … Read more
The Kenyan High Court has ordered Sam Altman’s World to cease processing, collecting or dealing in biometric data without conducting a Data Protection Impact Assessment. The order also requires Worldcoin to permanently delete biometric data collected in Kenya without proper assessments within seven days. Worldcoin Activities in Contravention of Data Protection Laws The Kenyan High … Read more
Ripple’s blockchain-powered RLUSD will instantly disburse aid to Kenyan pastoralists facing drought, using satellite data and smart contracts to automate, trace, and optimize relief. Ripple’s RLUSD Brings Instant Relief to Kenya With Blockchain-Driven Auto Payouts Ripple unveiled a new blockchain-based drought relief initiative on April 4, targeting arid communities in Kenya’s Laikipia County. Collaborating with … Read more
Africa is facing a surge in cyberattacks where hackers hijack social media accounts of prominent figures and institutions to promote fake cryptocurrencies. Some experts recommend educational campaigns to teach users how to verify token promotions. Compromised Accounts Used in Crypto Fraud Promotions Africa faces a growing threat from hackers who are hijacking the social media … Read more
Nigeria has taken a significant step towards regulating cryptocurrencies with the signing of the Nigerian Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025 into law. Cryptocurrency Officially Recognized As Asset Class The Nigerian Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2025, recently signed into law by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has effectively ended the uncertainty surrounding the status of … Read more
Nigeria’s government has accused Binance of facilitating terrorism and kidnapping financing through illicit fund transfers on its cryptocurrency exchange platform. Binance Faces Increasing Legal Challenges in Nigeria Prior to the Nigerian government’s crackdown on Binance, kidnapping gangs and terrorists funneled illicit funds through the cryptocurrency exchange, Information Minister Alhaji Mohammed Idris recently stated. Idris said … Read more
South Africa’s financial services industry watchdog has issued a warning against unlicensed crypto trading firms accused of soliciting public funds while promising unrealistic returns of up to $542 per day. Unlicensed Crypto Firms Use Celebrity Names to Promote Offerings South Africa’s financial services industry watchdog, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has issued a public … Read more
Ripple has partnered with Nigerian fintech startup Chipper Cash to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa using Ripple Payments. Crypto Payments Key to Low Cross-Border Fees U.S.-based digital asset infrastructure provider Ripple has partnered with Nigerian fintech startup Chipper Cash to support cross-border payments into Africa using Ripple Payments. The partnership enables Chipper Cash’s millions of … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria has raised concerns over illegal currency dealers charging premiums of 20–40% on naira banknotes. Threat to Naira Credibility The Nigerian central bank has raised alarms over the growing practice in which illegal currency dealers charge a premium on local currency banknotes. According to Olayemi Cardoso, the governor of the Central … Read more
Ghanaian President John Mahama announced on March 18 that he has regained full control of his X (formerly Twitter) account from hackers who used it to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme. Two-Factor Authentication Not Enough The president’s post announcing the restoration of the account came a few days after his social media account was used … Read more
