{"id":44968,"date":"2025-08-31T12:46:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T12:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=44968"},"modified":"2025-08-31T12:46:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-31T12:46:44","slug":"africa-crypto-news-week-in-review-mastercard-deal-with-circle-invastor-educational-program-in-kenya-interpol-crackdown-in-angola-and-zambia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=44968","title":{"rendered":"Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Mastercard Deal with Circle, InVastor Educational Program in Kenya, Interpol Crackdown in Angola and Zambia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Africa crypto news this week, payment processing giant Mastercard announced expanding its partnership with Circle for global digital settlements using USDC. Like Tether USDT, USDC is one of the most popular and allows for cheap, instantaneous global value transfers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, in Kenya, InVastor launched an educational program targeting political stakeholders and leaders. Over the past few years, Kenya has been making steps to create regulatory clarity on crypto. The Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill (VASP) is being considered in parliament and may eventually be enacted into law.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, the international law enforcement organization Interpol conducted a major operation to seize fraudulent Bitcoin and crypto mining operations across the continent. Crypto mining is energy-intensive, and in regions where priority is on powering essential services, like healthcare, it can be challenging to run a farm.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Inside the Russian company mining bitcoin in Ethiopia - BBC Africa\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8Biv8ENsNlA?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\">Let\u2019s explore the stories making continental headlines this week:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Africa Crypto News: Mastercard Expands Partnership with Circle<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">International credit and debit card service provider Mastercard has <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mastercard.com\/news\/eemea\/en\/newsroom\/press-releases\/en\/2025-1\/august\/mastercard-expands-partnership-with-circle-to-transform-digital-settlement-for-merchants-and-acquirers-in-region\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">expanded<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> its partnership with Circle to facilitate payments in the Middle East, Africa, and Eastern Europe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This deal will enable Mastercard users in these regions to settle transactions using USDC, allowing them to buy even 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\">. The payment processor and card issuer leverage their trusted global infrastructure for this initiative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Stablecoins offer a relatively safe way to handle crypto, as their values are pegged to stable assets like the USD and the Euro. Mastercard benefits by linking blockchain-native assets with traditional fiat systems, providing advantages for crypto users, including <span class=\"cpp-widget-coin cpp-widget-99btc\" data-symbol=\"sol\" data-name=\"Solana\" data-price=\"205.028500000000000\" data-change=\"1.13\" 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: #37a72b;\">\u25b21.13%<\/span><\/span> holders.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/iSfRDHkI\/\" alt=\"Africa crypto news: Mastercard-Circle deal, InVastor crypto education program in Kenya, Interpol cracks the whip in Zambia, Angola\" width=\"1499\" height=\"915\"><\/p>\n<p>(Source: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/iSfRDHkI\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TradingView SOL USDT<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dimitry Dosis, president of the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, described the benefits of the partnership as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThis is a key move for Mastercard. Our strategic goal is to integrate stablecoins into the financial mainstream by investing in infrastructure, governance, and partnerships to support this exciting payment evolution from fiat to tokenized and programmable money. Through our expanded partnership with Circle, we are taking bold steps to integrate their innovative solutions across our global network.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This news marks a major milestone for the blockchain sector, moving away from its early reputation as a hub for fringe assets toward mainstream adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER: <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-meme-coin-icos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best Meme Coin ICOs to Invest in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kenya Crypto News: InVastor Invests in Educational Programs<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Digital finance platform InVastor has <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/invastor-launches-historic-crypto-education-initiative-starting-with-kenya-to-lead-africa-and-the-global-south-302539589.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">announced<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> an educational initiative targeting lawmakers in Kenya. The program provides lawmakers at various government levels with small amounts of crypto to manage as part of their portfolios and guidance on handling digital assets, including 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\">, like Bitcoin and <a class=\"cpp-widget-coin cpp-widget-99btc\" href=\"https:\/\/cryptonews.com\/coins\/ethereum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" data-symbol=\"eth\" data-name=\"Ethereum\" data-price=\"4471.680900000000000\" data-change=\"1.96\" data-chart-style=\"99btc\" data-cta_text=\"Buy with Best Wallet\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/coinlogo\/4\/5b7fc72f06f17.svg\" alt=\"eth logo\">ETH <span style=\"color: #37a72b;\">\u25b21.96%<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"cpp-crypto-chart cpp-crypto-chart-99btc cpp-crypto-chart-btc\" data-coin-symbol=\"btc\" data-price-usd=\"BTC 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-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cimg.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/26205235\/btc.svg\" alt=\"btc logo\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-details\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-labels-row\">\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-coin-name\">Bitcoin<\/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\">BTC<\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"cpp-chart-market-cap-value\">$2.16T<\/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-68b430f1764ab\" class=\"cpp-chart-container cpp-chart-container-99btc\"><\/canvas><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">InVastor is undertaking this effort to ensure lawmakers better understand crypto assets and enact appropriate legislation for the sector. Kenya\u2019s parliament is currently considering a Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill (VASP), which would mark the country\u2019s first major legislative crypto enactment.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Kenya\u2019s approach to digital assets is evolving: from caution to leadership, supporting blockchain innovation, stablecoin development and exploring Bitcoin reserves. <\/p>\n<p>With the National Policy on Virtual Assets  and the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Draft Bill, we\u2019re\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XQFPHMvqQ7\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/XQFPHMvqQ7<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Hon. William Kabogo (@honkabogo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/honkabogo\/status\/1943257862047723737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">July 10, 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\">InVastor CEO Chris Esukumo highlighted Kenya\u2019s significance in digital payments and its potential for crypto growth. Esukumo noted that Kenya has shown the world how to leapfrog legacy systems with mobile money. He now expects them to do the same with crypto.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Binance has also participated in stakeholder engagement for the VASP bill, reinforcing Kenya\u2019s growing importance as a crypto hub.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER: <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zambia and Angola Crypto News: Interpol Cracks Down on Scams in Zambia and Angola<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Interpol has <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.interpol.int\/News-and-Events\/News\/2025\/African-authorities-dismantle-massive-cybercrime-and-fraud-networks-recover-millions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">conducted<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> major seizures targeting crypto scammers and illegal operators across the continent, focusing on Zambia and Angola to arrest cybercriminals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zambian authorities shut down a large-scale crypto investment scam that defrauded victims of an estimated $300 million. The operation led to the arrest of 15 people. Moreover, there were seizure of domains and bank accounts to prevent further scams.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Over 1,200 Arrested in Africa-Wide Interpol Cybercrime Operation \ud83c\udf0d Interpol arrests 1,209 suspects\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UKMD82gnVeU?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\">In Angola, authorities closed approximately 45 illegal crypto mining operations using electricity designated for vulnerable areas. Crypto miners face challenges with electricity consumption, as some regions cannot accommodate their needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER: <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Africa Crypto News: Mastercard-Circle USDC Deal, InVastor Kenya Education<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Africa crypto news: Mastercard expands partnership with USDC issuer, Circle<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kenya crypto news: InVastor to empower Kenyan lawmakers with crypto knowledge<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zambia and Angola Crypto News: Interpol cracks down on scams in Zambia and illegal crypto miners in Angola<\/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-mastercard-deal-with-circle-invastor-educational-program-in-kenya-interpol-crackdown-in-angola-and-zambia\/\">Africa Crypto News Week in Review: Mastercard Deal with Circle, InVastor Educational Program in Kenya, Interpol Crackdown in Angola and Zambia<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Africa crypto news this week, payment processing giant Mastercard announced expanding its partnership with Circle for global digital settlements using USDC. Like Tether USDT, USDC is one of the most popular and allows for cheap, instantaneous global value transfers. Meanwhile, in Kenya, InVastor launched an educational program targeting political stakeholders and leaders. 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