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The crypto industry is under siege – not by regulators, but by bots.
From meme coin launches to airdrops and NFT mints, an increasing number of Web3 activities are being gamed, overwhelmed, and often entirely dominated by bots. These aren’t just script kiddies; they’re sophisticated,

Stablecoin issuers regularly publish attestation reports to verify that their tokens are fully backed by reserve assets. But what do these reports actually tell you, and how can you interpret them accurately?

What Is a Stablecoin Attestation?
A stablecoin attestation is a third-party review – t

In June 2025, Kenya’s National Assembly took a significant step toward regulating the country’s fast-growing crypto ecosystem with the release of a comprehensive report on the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025 (Bill No. 15 of 2025).
The report, compiled by the Departmental

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A new report by Artemis sheds light on the usage of stablecoins in real-world payments, revealing several unexpected trends.
The findings are based on a survey of 31 companies that facilitate mainstream stablecoin transactions. While Artemis estimates that annual sanitized stablecoin payments

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced expanded oversight under the Payment Services Act, now requiring crypto service providers – including custodians and wallet operators – to implement stricter safeguards.
As of June 30 2025, any entity incorporated in Singapore – whether a

Luno, the cryptocurrency exchange with South African roots, has officially relaunched in Kenya, marking a key milestone in its continued expansion across the continent.
According to a press release by Luno shared with BitKE, the re-launch provides Kenyan users with a simple, secure, and fully

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has wrapped up a high-level workshop in Bangui, Central African Republic (CAR), aimed at building national capacity to combat illicit financial flows (IFFs) and tighten governance around resource-backed loans – a financing tool increasingly used across Afric

By Blessing Mene

Across Africa, agritech is faltering – not with a bang, but with silence. And yet, amid the pitch decks, panel discussions, and rising user numbers, few in the ecosystem are sounding the alarm.
But we need to.
The truth is: African agritech is copying fintech models, chasing

The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC Nigeria) has issued a strong warning to the public against engaging with CMTrading, a cryptocurrency trading platform allegedly operating illegally in Nigeria.
According to SEC Nigeria, CMTrading is neither registered nor regulated by the Commiss

The Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) is now exploring tokenized collateral frameworks, according to a recent op-ed by Frank Mwiti, the CEO of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).

This revelation marks a significant step forward in the modernization of Kenya’s banking sector and aligning with t

Three individuals in Nigeria received eight-year sentences for internet fraud and money laundering involving Bitcoin transactions. They were convicted for impersonation and the receipt of illegal funds, highlighting the use of crypto in financial crimes.

With the U.S Senate passing the GENIUS Act stablecoin legislation, two of the world’s largest retailers, Amazon and Walmart, are quietly building their own USD stablecoins – and it’s not just about embracing blockchain tech. It’s a strategic move to disrupt a $143 billion industry that’s been

By Frank Mwiti, Chief Executive Officer, Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE)This post was originally published here.