Onafriq Partners with Circle to power remittances and cross-border payments with USDC
Onafriq and Circle announced a strategic partnership to transform cross-border payments in Africa. Over 80% of intra-African payments currently go through correspondent banks outside the continent.
Over 25 million Nigerians hold crypto assets, yet Web3 startups are underfunded. Why?
Over 25 million Nigerians are adopting digital currencies, particularly stablecoins like USDT. Nigerian Web3 startups raised only $20 million in 2024, a decline from $22 million in 2023.
SA crypto exchange VALR partners Visa to issue payment cards
VALR announces strategic partnership with Visa for Visa card issuance and digital payment solutions. VALR raised a $50 million Series B funding round and obtained approval to offer crypto services in Europe.
