A German blockchain company that provides a platform for building decentralized applications and aims to simplify blockchain technology for developers.
The vacuum Lisk’s exit leaves in Africa’s Web3 funding
Lisk will shut down its blockchain network on October 31, 2026. The company is transitioning its products and developers to the Celo network.
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.
