At Consensus 2025, the world’s premier crypto gathering, Buchi Okoro, CEO and Co-founder of Nigerian-based exchange Quidax, delivered a compelling speech that resonated far beyond the stage. His message was clear: Africa must not be left behind in the crypto revolution. A Personal Beginning, A Continental Vision Okoro’s address began with a personal story—his first...
Lagos, Nigeria – In the wake of a series of global and local exchange collapses that have rocked investor confidence, Zap Africa, a Nigerian-based cryptocurrency exchange, is stepping up with a bold mission: to restore trust in the crypto exchange ecosystem across Africa. Founded by Tobi-Asu Johnson, Zap Africa is positioning itself not just as...
As crypto wallets evolve from simple digital keychains to the backbone of the Web3 user experience, the latest ‘State of Wallets 2025’ report by Dune Analytics provides an expansive look into the future of this critical infrastructure. Among the standout findings? Nigeria now accounts for 12.7% of all MetaMask users worldwide, cementing its status as...
A new U.S. bill, controversially dubbed “The One Big Beautiful Bill,” seeks to introduce a 5% tax on remittances sent abroad by non-citizens, including visa holders and green card holders. The proposed policy has sparked alarm across immigrant communities and among policymakers in regions like Africa, South Asia, and Latin America — areas heavily reliant...
