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AdoptionMacroAfrica Emerges as Fastest-Growing Crypto Gambling MarketAfrica's young population and rising cryptocurrency adoption are driving rapid growth in crypto gambling, with the conti...Jun 8, 2026, 10:01 AMAfricaBitcoin
AdoptionMacroAbsa Considers Joining Yuan Payments Platform for China-Africa TradeAbsa, one of Africa's largest banks, is evaluating membership in a yuan-denominated payments platform to facilitate trad...May 18, 2026, 07:01 AMAbsaChina
MarketsTether Collaborates with UNODC to Enhance Cybersecurity in AfricaTether has announced a partnership with the UNODC focusing on improving cybersecurity in Africa. This initiative aims to...Jan 9, 2026, 04:31 PMTetherUN’s drug control agency
