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WiCrypt Network, a decentralized mobile internet sharing platform in Nigeria, secured a $150,000 grant from Microsoft to enhance its operations. The network allows users to monetize spare WiFi bandwidth while accessing the internet securely through decentralized hotspots.

From January 1, 2026, European Union (EU) countries will start enforcing DAC8 – the Eighth Directive on Administrative Cooperation, extending automatic tax information exchange to crypto transactions for the first time. This effectively brings crypto into the same transparency system that already co

PancakeSwap, the leading multi-chain decentralized exchange (DEX), has once again raised the bar for DeFi, reporting $325 billion in trading volume for June 2025, the highest single-month figure in the platform’s five-year history.
This milestone comes just one month after May’s

The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has published its long-awaited Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Proof of Concept (PoC) Report, marking a significant step toward a potential Rwanda digital franc (e-FRW).
This comprehensive PoC conducted over five months not only tested technical feasibility

Nestcoin, a Web3 startup in Africa, has laid off employees due to funds being held in the FTX exchange following its bankruptcy. CEO Yele Bademosi emphasized the need to adjust the company's strategy and plans. The layoffs impact 30 employees, with remaining staff facing a 40% salary cut.

Fedrok AG, a pioneering Swiss blockchain firm renowned for its innovations in carbon credit tokenization and sustainable Web3 technologies, has launched a new $20,000 blockchain development grant aimed at African developers.
This initiative is designed to foster the creation of blockchain-based

Aave has achieved significant growth, now representing 20% of the DeFi ecosystem’s total value locked at over $24 billion. Its token AAVE surged 90%, reflecting the broader DeFi rebound as institutional interest and mobile use cases drive engagement, particularly in emerging markets.

According to a post on Reddit by a member of its Community team, the social platform will put an end to its cryptocurrency project, Community Points, due to difficulty scaling it.

According to the post on r/CryptoCurrency by the user u/cozy\_\_sheets , the regulatory environment has added to sca

Ripple has partnered with Chipper Cash to improve cross-border payments in Africa using crypto. This collaboration aims to enhance transaction speed, reduce costs, and promote financial inclusion for 5 million users across several countries.

Uniswap has launched a beta version of its wallet app for Android, enhancing token swapping capabilities with automatic network switching and support for multiple blockchains. The app aims to simplify and secure trading on mobile devices.