In a strategic move to tap into the high demand for stablecoins, Stripe, a global payments platform, has rolled out stablecoin-based accounts to clients in more than 100 countries. This…
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, defended the company’s decision not to seek registration under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, citing concerns over the regulations’ potential impact on…
In a May-3-2025 statement, a group of US Senate Democrats emphasized the need for comprehensive regulations on stablecoins, citing growing concerns over consumer protection and financial stability. The Guiding and…
In a significant move to advance the future of payments, finance, and technology, Mastercard has unveiled its latest innovation: end-to-end stablecoin acceptance and payments capabilities. This development enables consumers to…
In a recent development in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to regulate the crypto space, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a seven-count charge against Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS),…
In a recent announcement, Flutterwave revealed that it has joined CPN, which it described as “the world’s largest, most widely-used stablecoin network.” This move is part of Flutterwave’s mission to…
In 2024, Nigerians showed more interest in stablecoins relative to bitcoin (BTC), and there is a resurgence in crypto trading on centralized exchanges over the past year, driven primarily by…
In a groundbreaking move in early April, the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) and Dubai Land Department (DLD) partnered to make RWA a reality in Dubai’s real estate sector. Significantly,…
Nigeria’s developer community has witnessed a remarkable surge, growing to 1.1 million in 2024, a 28% increase from the previous year. This growth is expected to continue, with forecasts predicting…
In a groundbreaking move, Ripple Labs, the company behind the XRP cryptocurrency, has announced its plans to acquire Hidden Road, a multi-asset prime brokerage firm, for a staggering $1.25 billion. This…