A German blockchain company that provides a platform for building decentralized applications and aims to simplify blockchain technology for developers.
Nigerian crypto startup Quidax cuts jobs amid push into B2B products
Quidax terminated the appointment of employees across multiple teams, including sales, design, and operations. The company announced the layoffs during a company-wide all-hands meeting on March 2, 2026.
After P2P pause, Nigeria’s Quidax turns to Lisk for regulated stablecoin rails
Quidax has partnered with Lisk to allow users to buy USDT, USDC, Ether, and Lisk coin on its platform. Quidax secured a provisional crypto licence from Nigeria’s SEC in August 2024.
After 3 startup shutdowns, this founder built Africa’s biggest Web3 incubation programme
Eric Annan bought Bitcoin at $350 and made significant profits, leading to his interest in blockchain technology. Annan founded Aya HQ, Africa's largest Web3 incubation program, to support African founders in the blockchain space.
How Swypt turns M-PESA payments into stablecoins without changing how Kenyans pay
Swypt connects merchants to stablecoin rails, allowing them to sidestep Kenyan shilling volatility. The fintech's product enables M-PESA payments to be converted into USDT, facilitating smoother transactions for businesses.
Lisk’s $15 million fund wants to find Web3 unicorns in emerging markets
Lisk has launched a $15 million fund to support Web3 founders in Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia. The fund aims to capitalize on a $5.2 trillion funding opportunity overlooked by traditional venture capital firms.
