Licenced Stablecoin on/off Ramp Yellow Card to Introduce USDC on Stellar Network

The African stablecoin on/off ramp, Yellow Card, is set to introduce the stablecoin USDC on the Stellar network. This partnership has the potential to transform global payments and accelerate the adoption of digital assets. Lightning Fast Transfer Speed Yellow Card, a major licensed stablecoin on/off ramp in the African continent, recently announced plans to introduce … Read more

Zimbabwe to Launch ‘Structured Currency’ Linked to Gold, Says Finance Minister

The Zimbabwean government plans to launch what it calls a “structured currency.” Some commentators and social media users have expressed skepticism over the government’s latest currency plans. Zimbabwe’s Structured Currency The Zimbabwean Finance Minister, Mtuli Ncube, has said his government plans to halt the local currency’s freefall by linking it to gold and establishing a … Read more

Expert Calls for Full Cryptocurrency Regulation in Nigeria to Mitigate Digital Asset-Related Financial Crimes

Nigeria must fully regulate crypto activities if it wants to curb financial crimes associated with digital assets, a forensic expert has said. The co-founder of A&D Forensics also called on Nigeria to enact laws that would mandate banks to vet service providers before granting them account access. Curbing Crypto-Related Financial Crimes According to a blockchain … Read more

Ripple Teams Up with Onafriq To Alter African Remittance

Ripple, a pioneer in blockchain-based payment solutions, has produced a significant partnership with Onafriq, a fintech company, with a vision to establish novel remittance corridors among Africa and key regions such as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Unified Kingdom, and Australia. Leveraging Ripple’s innovative payment technology, this joint effort sets out to address normal … Read more