Kenyan fintech Raise shuts down, migrates users to Carta
Raise announced its shutdown and will migrate users to Carta. The startup struggled to find a scalable business model within the African venture capital ecosystem.
Nigeria’s Rise as a Blockchain Powerhouse
Nigeria ranks among the top ten globally for cryptocurrency adoption, with $59 billion in cryptocurrency value received between July 2023 and June 2024. The youthful demographic, with over 60% of the population under 25, is a key driver of blockchain adoption.
Coinbase, Onboard Global partner to offer crypto P2P payments to Nigerians
Coinbase partners with Onboard Global to enable seamless crypto transactions for Nigerian users. Nigerians can buy crypto on Coinbase without KYC for amounts below $100.
