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October 22, 2025
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Africa's crypto infrastructure to improve as blockchain adoption grows

Africa's crypto infrastructure to improve as blockchain adoption grows

The move could enable businesses and individuals to access global liquidity and transact more efficiently, addressing long-standing challenges such as high transaction costs...

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Blockchain adoption is set to revolutionize Africa's crypto infrastructure with new investments aimed at improving payment solutions, particularly for SMEs and consumers. This move seeks to address challenges like high transaction costs and limited access to international financial networks.

  • Sub-Saharan Africa’s on-chain transaction volume surpassed $205 billion between July 2024 and June 2025, marking a 52 per cent increase.
  • Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has invested in Kenyan crypto startup Kotani Pay.
  • According to Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, the investment will facilitate access to digital assets for global operations and reduce friction in cross-border transactions.

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