{"id":27302,"date":"2025-05-17T15:01:52","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T15:01:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=27302"},"modified":"2025-05-17T15:01:52","modified_gmt":"2025-05-17T15:01:52","slug":"africa-crypto-week-in-review-zimbabwe-blockchain-carbon-registry-zap-africa-rebuilding-trust-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=27302","title":{"rendered":"Africa Crypto Week in Review:\u00a0 Zimbabwe Blockchain Carbon Registry, ZAP Africa Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><em>Africa crypto news: Zimbabwe launches a blockchain carbon credit registry to boost transparency, while ZAP Africa rebuilds trust in the Nigerian crypto market post-CBEX collapse. Will the proposed 5% U.S. remittance tax drive crypto adoption in Africa?<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The government of Zimbabwe is looking to use blockchain to re-establish the credibility of its carbon credit market. Due to transparency concerns, international investors are wary of investing in this market. Meanwhile, ZAP Africa seeks to undo some of the damage caused by the likes of FTX and CBEX in the crypto exchange landscape.\u00a0On the international level, the proposed tax on remittances from immigrants in the United States could create opportunities for crypto platforms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s explore these stories that make up headlines for the week on the continent:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zimbabwe Crypto News: Blockchain Carbon Trading Registry Launch<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Zimbabwe Carbon Markets Authority has <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/zicma.org.zw\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">launched<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a blockchain carbon-credit registry to boost transparency of its carbon credit sector. This move comes as the government tries to boost the credibility of its carbon market, following a few years of unpredictable policy decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Implementing a blockchain-based system is geared towards restoring investor confidence in the sector. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zimbabwe launches blockchain carbon registry\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UGlNd3cMWE4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The international carbon credit market is growing, with the Gulf and Western countries and corporations looking to offset some of their carbon emissions with credits from developing countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Zimbabwean government anticipates that this move will be crucial in elevating the country\u2019s profile on the international stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-ai-crypto-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Best AI Crypto Coins to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria Crypto News:\u00a0 ZAP Africa Rebuilding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cryptocurrency exchange Zap Africa is <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mariblock.com\/zap-africa-is-rebuilding-crypto-trust-in-nigeria-while-fighting-to-protect-its-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">looking<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to rebuild the credibility of crypto exchanges in Nigeria. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Co-founder Tobi-Asu Johnson claims that their efforts are driven by the reputational damage of international exchanges like FTX and Celsius. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Locally, the collapse of the CBEX exchange left thousands of Nigerians in limbo, adding further egg on the face for the industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zap facilitates crypto swaps and bank-to-crypto exchange services, indirectly allowing investors in Africa to get exposure to some of the <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1000X crypto opportunities<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Moreover, their emphasis on lesser custodial holdings is one way to reduce points of failure in the exchange. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Swap your crypto to fiat at the best rates, faster and easier.<\/p>\n<p>Tell a friend to tell a friend <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VG4xKuEd8T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/VG4xKuEd8T<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Zap Africa (@getzapnow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/getzapnow\/status\/1922623273755377996?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Given the bad press generated by the collapse of CBEX, this effort has to be concerted and consistent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">EXPLORE:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/analysis\/crypto-forecast-best-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10 Coins with High Returns: Crypto Forecast 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Africa Crypto News: Proposal To Tax Remittances By 5%<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Trump administration is considering <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/latino\/republicans-tax-remittances-immigrants-send-home-rcna206842\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">imposing<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a 5% tax on remittances by non-citizens in the United States as part of its broader immigration policy shift. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Remittances by immigrants from African, Latin American, and South Asian countries are big contributors to their respective economies and families back home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Get Ready: Massive New US TAX on Diaspora Remittances Coming! Why?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gTS-Nfjzbnw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This proposal could immediately impact countries like Nigeria, which receive billions of dollars in immigrant remittances to families back home. Most of these remittances are through digital service providers like PayPal, which will likely implement the tax once directed by the United States. This tax might force some immigrants to consider alternatives, boosting the adoption of some of the <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">best cryptos to buy<\/a>, including Bitcoin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/ZUq4hvMG\/\" alt=\"Africa crypto news: Zimbabwe carbon credit registry, ZAP Africa rebuilding trust in Nigeria. 5% U.S. remittance tax drive crypto adoption?\" width=\"1499\" height=\"860\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>(<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/ZUq4hvMG\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">BTCUSDT<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crypto is\u00a0 borderless. As a result, it will be difficult for authorities to implement a tax on such transfers. While seemingly harsh, the proposal can help drive crypto adoption. This is because more immigrants would prefer crypto rails than traditional remittance solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:<\/span><\/strong> <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">17 Next Crypto to Explode in 2025: Expert Cryptocurrency Predictions &amp; Analysis<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Africa Crypto News: Zimbabwe Carbon Trading, ZAP Africa Trust Building In Nigeria<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zimbabwe is building a blockchain carbon trading registry to enhance transparency<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ZAP Africa looking to rebuild trust in Nigeria after CBEX collapse<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The United States proposes a 5% tax on remittances. Will this drive crypto adoption in Africa?<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/africa-crypto-week-in-review-zimbabwe-blockchain-carbon-registry-zap-africa-rebuilding-trust-in-nigeria\/\">Africa Crypto Week in Review:\u00a0 Zimbabwe Blockchain Carbon Registry, ZAP Africa Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa crypto news: Zimbabwe launches a blockchain carbon credit registry to boost transparency, while ZAP Africa rebuilds trust in the Nigerian crypto market post-CBEX collapse. Will the proposed 5% U.S. remittance tax drive crypto adoption in Africa? The government of Zimbabwe is looking to use blockchain to re-establish the credibility of its carbon credit market. 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