Nigeria, Somalia, South Africa, Eswatini advance digital ID plans
Nigeria has partnered with the World Food Programme to disburse aid via digital wallets, while Somalia now uses biometrics on
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13:28
1 in 4 South Koreans own digital assets: study
The study found South Koreans in their 40s were the most active in digital asset accumulation, with speculation and short-term
Steve Kaaru
11:22
EU, UN push digitalization initiatives in Caribbean, Africa
In the Caribbean and Latin America, the EU has funded an initiative by the UNDP to digitize justice systems across
Steve Kaaru
05:22
Kenya scraps 3% digital asset tax following industry uproar
Kenyan lawmakers first proposed halving the 3% tax, but concerted efforts from dozens of local VASPs have resulted in the
Steve Kaaru
17:21
Yellow Card teams up with Visa for stablecoin payments
The two will launch stablecoin payment services in at least one African country and expand the service next year as
Steve Kaaru
12:23
Ethiopia pushes for domestic AI; S. Africa clears path for Starlink
Elsewhere, South Africa requires telcos to have at least 30% black ownership to receive permit, but the gov’t is changing
Steve Kaaru
08:23
South Africa: Digital assets not subject to forex controls
In a case pitting South Africa’s largest bank against the central bank, a court ruled that digital assets are not
Steve Kaaru
19:26
Digital wallet adoption spikes in Asia as cash usage wanes
The Worldpay report says that cash is unlikely to get wiped out and may have found its floor; it will
Steve Kaaru
19:25
Stablecoins to go mainstream on Trump support: report
The Deutsche Bank report notes that despite the Senate stalling with the GENIUS Act, the U.S. is most likely to
Steve Kaaru
09:28
South Africa implements FATF Travel Rule for digital assets
The Travel Rule took effect on April 30 and requires digital asset users to share information about their transaction counterparties