Crypto cards just flipped P2P stablecoin transfers New @artemis data👇🏾 🟠106% annual growth → $18B volume  🟠Africa leading adoption (45% YoY)  🇳🇬 Nigeria: $22B in stablecoin transactions  🟠Visa stablecoin settlement: 460% YoY growth Full story on @TawkCrypto tawkcrypto.com/news/crypto-c…

NIGERIA IMPLEMENTS MAJOR CRYPTO TAX REFORMS 🇳🇬 As of January 1, 2026, the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025 requires all crypto platforms to: 🟠Collect Tax ID (TIN) and National ID (NIN)  🟠Report ALL transactions monthly  🟠Store data for 7 years minimum  🟠Flag suspicious activities Penalties are SERIOUS: 👉🏾₦10 million for initial violations 👉🏾Additional fines for continued non-compliance 👉🏾Possible license revocation This brings Nigeria in line with the global OECD CARF framework. Your crypto activity is no longer anonymous for tax purposes. Every transaction can be traced to your identity. Get the complete analysis on TawkCrypto👇🏾 tawkcrypto.com/news/nigeria-…

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@QuidaxGlobal to discontinue its P2P trading feature on Jan 23, 2026. Users will no longer buy/sell via P2P but can still trade using Instant Swap and the Order Book. Quidax is also delisting 35 tokens on Jan 31, 2026. Read the full story on TawkCrypto👇🏾 tawkcrypto.com/news/quidax-t…

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@Canza_Finance has surpassed $131M in $USDT transaction volume, a 300% QoQ increase, powered by stablecoin FX, P2P, and B2B payments on @Aptos With the launch of CAPP, Canza is targeting sub-1% fees, sub-minute settlements, and full mobile money interoperability across Africa. Read the full story on TawkCrypto 👇🏾 tawkcrypto.com/news/canza-fi…

Crypto is off to a strong start in 2026, but can the rally last? 👀 @bitwise says 3 key tests will decide whether Bitcoin & Ethereum push to new all-time highs: 
🟠Market stability
🟠U.S. crypto legislation
🟠Equity market performance $BTC and $ETH are already up 7% YTD. Read the full breakdown on TawkCrypto👇🏾 tawkcrypto.com/news/bitwise-…

This Week in African Crypto TawkCryptoWrap: January 2 The market opened this week with modest gains across major coins. Here's how the market performed $BTC: $89,395.64 (↑2.92%) $ETH: $3,080.31 (↑5.72%) $SOL: $128.78 (↑6.35%) - $BNB: $877.97 (↑6.29%) - $XRP: $1.92 (↑4.77%) Here’s what went down in the African crypto scene 🟠 Ghana grosses $10B in crypto transactions in 2025 🟠 Emerging markets, including Africa, positions as key drivers of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization in 2026. 🟠 AEON Integrates X-Layer to Unlock Real-World Crypto Payments From the TawkCrypto Team 🟠 Crypto assets are now taxable in Nigeria. Our guide explains what can and cannot be taxed under the new laws and what this means for traders and investors. 🟠 Crypto trading is now legal in Ghana. Our blog article reviews the legal status of cryptocurrency and the key provisions of the new VASP Act. Want this in your inbox weekly? Read & subscribe to the full TawkCrypto Wrap now 👇🏾 tawkcrypto1.substack.com/p/b…

Crypto is now LEGAL in Ghana 🇬🇭 Parliament has passed the VASP Act 2025, officially allowing crypto trading under a regulated framework. 🟠What’s legal
🟠Who regulates crypto
🟠Rules for exchanges & users
🟠What this means for Africa’s crypto future Read the full breakdown on TawkCrypto👇🏾 tawkcrypto.com/blog/is-crypt…

Crypto is officially taxable in Nigeria from 2026 Here’s what most people still don’t know 👇🏾 
🟠First ₦800,000 in crypto gains = 0% tax
🟠Swaps, staking & airdrops are taxable
🟠Exchanges will report transactions
🟠Ignoring this = penalties We broke everything down step-by-step, no jargon. Read the full guide on TawkCrypto👇🏾 tawkcrypto.com/blog/how-to-p…

Nigeria ranks #2 globally in #crypto adoption. Yet 72% of transactions in Africa are still cash. The uncomfortable truth? Crypto isn't competing with banks in Africa, it's competing with the physical money in people's pockets. Why cash still wins👇🏾 🟠No electricity needed 🟠Zero tech barriers
🟠Instant liquidity 🟠Trusted by 85% of informal workers Until crypto solves the liquidity crisis and infrastructure gaps, physical money remains king. The full story will challenge everything you think about crypto adoption in Africa 👇🏾 Read the complete analysis on TawkCrypto tawkcrypto.com/blog/cryptos-…

🎄 Merry Christmas from TawkCrypto! 🎄 This season, we’re grateful for the builders, creators, traders, and communities shaping the future of Web3, especially across Africa and beyond. Thank you for being part of the TawkCrypto journey and for believing in a more open, decentralized future.🟠 May your holidays be filled with joy, clarity, and new opportunities. Here’s to innovation, growth, and bigger wins in the year ahead 🥂 Enjoy the festivities, stay safe, and have a wonderful Christmas! 🎁

This Week in African Crypto TawkCryptoWrap: December 19 More than $200 million in market cap was erased, despite a weak rebound attempt as the week progressed. Here's how the market performed BTC : $88,424.62 (↓2.09%) ETH: $2.986.98 (↓3.33%) SOL: $126.53 (↓4.61%) BNB: $855.29 (↓3.41%) XRP: $1.91(↓5. 79%) Here’s what went down in the African crypto scene 🟠South African startup Ezeebit has raised over $2M to expand stablecoin and crypto payments across Africa 🟠Nigeria ranks 19th globally amidst the top 20 performers in the World Crypto Adoption Report 2025 🟠PayPal Expands Global Payments Network in Africa via Cross-Border Digital Wallet 🟠Luno and AltSchool Launch Free Crypto Course for 15,000 Nigerians 🟠GI-TOC Report Flags Risks in Central African Republic’s Crypto Ventures Want this in your inbox weekly? Read & subscribe to the full TawkCrypto Wrap now 👇🏾 tawkcrypto1.substack.com/p/b…

This Week in African Crypto TawkCryptoWrap: November 28 Here's what you missed. $BTC: $90,404 (↑ 6.67%) #ETH: $3,019.14 (↑8.29%) $BNB: $877.95 (↑ 5.33%) $XRP: $2.17 (↑9.54%) $SOL: $137.37 (↑ 5.66%) Market prices have rallied, gaining roughly $200 million this week Here's what happened in the Africa crypto scene this week 🟠Nigerian-owned crypto OTC exchange, @breetapp, unveiled new trading features to boost crypto adoption in Africa. 🟠 South African Reserve Bank (SARB) issued warnings on the risk of cryptocurrency to the financial economy. 🟠The Bank of Uganda (BoU) unveiled plans for a Virtual Asset Regulations built on six core pillars. 🟠 Nigerian Web3 startups, @Clapmihq and @konnadex, secured $20,000 each from the Lisk Grant. 🟠 Nigeria dismisses lawsuit, alleging prolonged detention, filed by former Binance official against EFCC. 🟠 @Visa collaborates with Aquanow to expand stablecoin settlement to Africa. Want this in your inbox weekly? Read & subscribe to the full TawkCrypto Wrap now 👇🏾 tawkcrypto1.substack.com/p/m…

This Week in African Crypto TawkCryptoWrap: November 21 Here's what you missed. $BTC:$84,418 (↓12.13%) #ETH: $2,750.08 (↓13.51%): $BNB: $824.76 (↓10.36%) $XRP: $1.95 (↓15.14%) $SOL: $128.35 (↓9.19%) Market losses have now grossed $1 trillion, as ongoing-sell off by whales and institution persist. 🟠 Discovery Bank launched bank-app crypto trading services in South Africa in collaboration with @LunoGlobal. 🟠 The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Cambridge University, and Busha have collaborated to develop a six-weeks blockchain programme for industry stakeholders. 🟠 AfCFTA introduced a blockchain-based initiative to improve regional trade operations. 🟠 @VALRdotcom has partnered with Mukuru to roll out USDC wallet on whatsapp 🟠 Nigeria deploys Worldbank’s FundsChain to enhance accountability in the management of donor fund development projects. Want this in your inbox weekly? Read & subscribe to the full TawkCrypto Wrap now 👇🏾 tawkcrypto1.substack.com/p/m…

This Week in African Crypto TawkCryptoWrap: November 14 Here's what you missed. $BTC: $95,945 (↓6.67%) $ETH: $3,190.94 (↓6.62%) $BNB: $924.83 (↓5.05%) $XRP: $2.32 ( 2.06%) $SOL: $142.18 (↓12.26%) The market plunged towards the end of the week after showing signs of recovery earlier following the news of the shutdown bill. 🟠 Sierra Leone To Launch National Blockchain Infrastructure, in partnership with Sign Foundation 🟠 Five African countries have been represented in the ongoing SDG blockchain Acceleration second cohort. 🟠 The Bank of New York Mellon has predicted that the value of stablecoin and tokenized cash market will hit $3.6 trillion in 2030 🟠 Visa tests out a new stablecoin payment system, enabling creators and freelancers to receive payments in $USDC instantly and across borders. 🟠 Kenya regulators push for tighter consumer protection measures under the VASP Act in order to align with global standards and effectively balance innovation with security. Want this in your inbox weekly? Read & subscribe to the full TawkCrypto Wrap now 👇🏾 tawkcrypto1.substack.com/p/m…

This Week in African Crypto TawkCryptoWrap: November 7 Here's what you missed. $BTC: $100,478 (↓8.53%): $ETH: $3,269.36 (↓14.93%) $BNB: $948.25 (↓12.78%) $XRP: $2.17 (↓12.71%) $SOL: $153.84 (↓17.84%) The market continues to plunge deeper, showing no signs of recovery. 🟠@WesternUnion is officially entering the stablecoin space with USPDT, built on Solana. 🟠@yellowcard_app has announced that it is shutting down retail services to focus exclusively on business and institutional clients. 🟠 FTX (the now-defunct crypto exchange) has withdrawn its motion to limit repayments in 49 jurisdictions, including Nigeria, Egypt, and Zimbabwe. 🟠Super Group plans to launch a rand-pegged stablecoin in South Africa with the aim of streamlining local payments issues in the region, partnering with @LunoGlobal 🟠 Kenya has introduced new crypto tax regulations under the Finance Act 2025. 🟠 Ghana has unveiled new policy documents on virtual assets, which propose a risk-based regulatory framework Want this in your inbox weekly? Read & subscribe to the full TawkCrypto Wrap now 👇🏾 tawkcrypto1.substack.com/p/m…

This Week in African Crypto TawkCryptoWrap: October 31 Here's what you missed👇🏿 $BTC :$109,931 (↓1.41%). $ETH: $3,873.09 (↓1.74%) $BNB: $1,088.82 (↓2.33%) #XRP : $2.50 (↓1.34%) #SOL: $185.85 (↓3.59%) Volatility has started to cool, and $BTC dominance rose to 57.8%, signaling early signs of market stabilization. 🟠 Nigeria’s crypto transactions surpassed $50B in a year. Now, the SEC is eyeing reforms to channel that momentum into capital markets and inclusion. 🟠Nigeria, Mozambique, South Africa, and Burkina Faso are off the FATF grey list! This isn’t just a policy move; it’s a credibility boost. 🟠@theflutterwave x @0xPolygon The duo will launch low-cost blockchain-powered transfers, starting with Uber and Audiomack later this year. By 2026, millions across Africa will be transacting faster and cheaper than ever. 🟠@ThunesPayments secures new deals with Ecobank Group and @yellowcard_app to enable faster and more affordable remittances and stablecoin transfers in Africa. 🟠 @binance just expanded its One-Click Buy & Sell feature to 30 African countries. Local currencies, instant access, no barriers. Want this in your inbox weekly? Read & subscribe to the full TawkCrypto Wrap now 👇🏾 tawkcrypto1.substack.com/p/m…

This Week in African Crypto TawkCryptoWrap: Oct 24 Here's what you missed👇🏾 🟢 Market recovery: $BTC $111K ( 6.1%), $ETH $3,962 ( 6.8%), $SOL $192 ( 9.6%), $XRP $2.46 ( 11.1%). Post-liquidation bounce as traders eye CPI data 🟠Nigeria ranks 4th GLOBALLY in #Web3 development - jumped from 81st (2015) to 4th place. 3.8% of global devs, 86% under 27. Not just Africa's leader, a GLOBAL powerhouse 🟠CBN Ministry of Finance form Stablecoin Working Group - Nigeria moves from exploration to execution. cNGN already launched, now official framework incoming 🟠@Tether invests in Kenya's @kotanipay - Web3 WITHOUT internet via USSD. Breaking the biggest barrier to African crypto adoption 🟠@QuidaxGlobal report drops bombshell: OTC crypto is now Africa's PRIMARY business settlement infrastructure. 106% growth, DAYS → MINUTES settlements, stablecoins replacing banks 🟠@INTERPOL_HQ & @AFRIPOLOfficial dismantle $430K crypto terrorism network - 83 arrests across 6 nations. Proving African law enforcement is crypto-ready Markets recovered. Africa never stopped building. Want this in your inbox weekly? Read & subscribe to the full TawkCrypto Wrap now.👇🏾 tawkcrypto1.substack.com/p/g…

This Week in African Crypto TawkCryptoWrap: Oct 17 Here's what you missed 🔴 Market bloodbath: $19B liquidated in 24hrs  $BTC $105K (-13.2%),  $ETH $3,749 (-13.5%),  $SOL $178 (-19%).  U.S. tariff panic overleveraged positions = brutal cascade 🟠Kenya's VASP Bill SIGNED - President Ruto makes it official: licensing, AML compliance, legal clarity for crypto businesses across East Africa 🟠@MEXC_Official commits $30M to blockchain education - IgniteX program: scholarships, zero-fee trading on 250 pairs, direct Web3 job pathways for African youth 🟠@Ripple partners with Absa Bank - South Africa gets first major crypto custody service, bridging TradFi and digital assets at institutional scale 🟠Ghana targets December for crypto regulations - BoG Governor confirms bill heading to parliament, 3M Ghanaians (8.9% of population) already using crypto 🟠Raenest launches USDT/USDC stablecoin product - instant crypto-to-fiat conversion for freelancers, solving the "earn in crypto, spend in fiat" problem Markets crashed. Africa kept building and attending confrences like @blockfest and #moonshot  Want this in your inbox weekly? Read & subscribe to the full TawkCrypto Wrap now. tawkcrypto1.substack.com/p/m…