{"id":38991,"date":"2025-07-27T13:02:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-27T13:02:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=38991"},"modified":"2025-07-27T13:02:01","modified_gmt":"2025-07-27T13:02:01","slug":"africa-crypto-news-week-in-review-ghana-to-license-exchanges-luno-releases-new-feature-in-nigeria-drc-integrates-blockchain-for-transparency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=38991","title":{"rendered":"Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Ghana to License Exchanges, Luno Releases New Feature in Nigeria, DRC Integrates Blockchain for Transparency"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><em>In the latest Africa crypto news, Ghana will license crypto exchanges starting September 2025, as Luno introduces crypto staking services in Nigeria. DRC has released an e-dipl\u00f4me platform that integrates blockchain for diploma verification.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ghana has joined several African countries in enacting crypto regulations and has announced plans to license crypto exchanges starting in September. In Nigeria<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Luno, a crypto exchange, has rolled out a staking service to attract more users.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Meanwhile, the DRC is incorporating the blockchain to create a reliable database for government-issued diplomas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These crypto stories and more dominate the continental headlines this week:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-solana-meme-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ghana Crypto News: Central Bank to License Crypto Exchanges From September<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Bank of Ghana will <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/techpoint.africa\/news\/ghana-moves-to-licence-crypto-exchanges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">begin licensing<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> crypto exchanges <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">by September 2025<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> if a regulatory framework currently in parliament is approved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to Johnson Asiama, Governor of the Bank of Ghana, licensing crypto exchanges will boost cross-border trading and attract strategic investment to the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f1ec-1f1ed.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udded\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Ghana to officially license and regulate crypto platforms<\/p>\n<p>BoG is finalising a regulatory framework to send to parliament by September. The proposed law will allow the use of crypto, boost cross-border trade, attract strategic investment and collect financial data. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cYoENrV4X8\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/cYoENrV4X8<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 CediRates (@CediRates) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CediRates\/status\/1948318280122343597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">July 24, 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\">This move aligns Ghana with other African nations enacting legislation to comply with international regulators like the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The proposed guidelines will require crypto service providers to register and adhere to regulations. This<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> includes minimum capital requirements and disclosure of suspicious transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These changes position Ghana alongside countries, including Kenya and South Africa, with similar legislation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"BoG to begin cryptocurrency regualtion in Ghana in 2025 | Beyond The Numbers (25-4-25)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BR50Eoc6o-c?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\">Reports <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/special-coverage\/the-future-of-cryptos\/ghana-has-the-9th-highest-rate-for-cryptocurrency-ownership-out-of-27-countries-vlm535o9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">indicate<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that over 3 million of the 33 million people in Ghana actively use cryptos, even trading in some of the <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-solana-meme-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">top Solana meme coins<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria Crypto News: Luno Launches Crypto Staking Services<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Luno recently <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/businesspost.ng\/general\/luno-begins-crypto-staking-service-in-nigeria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">introduced <\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">a crypto staking service in Nigeria, becoming the first platform to offer such services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Luno\u2019s crypto staking service allows users to earn up to 18% staking returns on some of the <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">best cryptos to buy<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, including <span class=\"cpp-widget-coin cpp-widget-99btc\" data-symbol=\"atom\" data-name=\"Cosmos\" data-price=\"4.658989609100000\" data-change=\"0.00\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\" data-cta_text=\"Buy with Best Wallet\">ATOM <span style=\"color: #37a72b;\">\u25b20.00%<\/span><\/span> and <span class=\"cpp-widget-coin cpp-widget-99btc\" data-symbol=\"sol\" data-name=\"Solana\" data-price=\"186.678500000000000\" data-change=\"-1.10\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\" data-cta_text=\"Buy with Best Wallet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/solana-sol-logo-2.svg\" alt=\"sol logo\">SOL <span style=\"color: #ef4546;\">\u25bc-1.10%<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-99btc cpp-crypto-chart-atom\" data-coin-symbol=\"atom\" data-price-usd=\"ATOM Price (USD)\" data-main-color=\"#4caf05\" data-watermark-image=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/99bitcoins-logo.png\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-top-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-info-section\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-details\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-labels-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-name\">Cosmos<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price-info\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-values-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-symbol\">ATOM<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap-value\">$1.82B<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-selectors cpp-chart-selectors-99btc\"><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"24h\">24h<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"7d\">7d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"30d\">30d<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"1y\">1y<\/span><span class=\"cpp-chart-selector\" data-period=\"all_time\">All time<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><canvas id=\"cpp-chart-6885fd19cb63c\" class=\"cpp-chart-container cpp-chart-container-99btc\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ayotunde Alabi, CEO of Luno Nigeria, said the decision to launch staking services reflects Nigerians\u2019 growing interest in alternatives to trading, focusing on building value by HODLing assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cWe\u2019ve evolved beyond speculation in hopes of earning rewards. People seek informed, safe, and rewarding alternatives, and staking offers that path. It represents a new phase of crypto adoption rooted in sustainability and utility.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Staking allows crypto users to lock funds with a platform for yield, while the platform benefits from the additional liquidity of locked funds for operational needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cryptocurrency Staking Explained: How It ACTUALLY Works\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CWUeZvwQ-28?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\">Luno expects this feature to attract millions of Nigerians to its growing platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DRC Crypto News: DRC Integrates Blockchain for Diploma Verification<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On July 18, the Democratic Republic of Congo <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wearetech.africa\/en\/fils-uk\/news\/tech\/drc-launches-blockchain-based-platform-to-tackle-fake-diplomas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">released<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the e-dipl\u00f4me platform, which integrates the blockchain to verify government-issued diplomas in real time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This initiative addresses the need for a reliable verification system for academic certifications in the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Patrick Muyaya Katembwe, Minister of Communication and Media, said the e-dipl\u00f4me platform marks a turning point in modernizing the Congolese education system.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThis major step toward transparency, modernization, and digital sovereignty positions the DRC\u2019s education system as a model of governance in Central Africa.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The e-dipl\u00f4me platform uses blockchain technology to store and verify the authenticity of government diplomas. Blockchain remains underutilized for record-keeping and transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">La r\u00e9forme du e-Dipl\u00f4me, une innovation dans le syst\u00e8me \u00e9ducatif congolais, a figur\u00e9 parmi les points saillants abord\u00e9s, le vendredi 18 juillet \u00e0 la Cit\u00e9 de l&#8217;UA, \u00e0 Kinshasa, lors de la 52e r\u00e9union du Conseil des Ministres, conduite par le Pr\u00e9sident de la R\u00e9publique F\u00e9lix Antoine\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/X92ocd4vE0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/X92ocd4vE0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Minist\u00e8re de l&#8217;Education Nationale-NC (@MinisterEDU_NC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MinisterEDU_NC\/status\/1946477842679660974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">July 19, 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\">This application extends beyond cryptocurrencies and could serve as a blueprint for governments and organizations seeking similar transparency.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:<\/span><\/strong> <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next 1000x Crypto \u2013 13 Coins That Could 1000x in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Africa Crypto News: Ghana Licenses Exchanges, DRC Adopts Blockchain<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ghana Crypto News: Bank of Ghana to license crypto exchanges by September 2025<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria Crypto News: Luno introduces staking services, supporting coins like Cosmos and Solana <\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DRC Crypto News: Government releases the e-dipl\u00f4me platform that uses the blockchain to verify diplomas<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/africa-crypto-news-week-in-review-ghana-to-license-exchanges-luno-releases-new-feature-in-nigeria-drc-integrates-blockchain-for-transparency\/\">Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Ghana to License Exchanges, Luno Releases New Feature in Nigeria, DRC Integrates Blockchain for Transparency<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the latest Africa crypto news, Ghana will license crypto exchanges starting September 2025, as Luno introduces crypto staking services in Nigeria. DRC has released an e-dipl\u00f4me platform that integrates blockchain for diploma verification. Ghana has joined several African countries in enacting crypto regulations and has announced plans to license crypto exchanges starting in September. 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