{"id":54975,"date":"2025-10-27T09:18:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T09:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=54975"},"modified":"2025-10-27T09:18:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T09:18:59","slug":"africa-crypto-news-week-in-review-tether-invests-in-kotani-pay-nigeria-central-bank-embraces-stablecoins-nvidia-top-stock-on-luno","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=54975","title":{"rendered":"Africa Crypto News Week in Review:\u00a0Tether Invests In Kotani Pay, Nigeria Central Bank Embraces Stablecoins, Nvidia Top Stock On Luno"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Africa crypto news this week, the Kenyan crypto startup Kotani Pay has secured a landmark investment from Tether. The USDT issuer is banking on Kotani\u2019s ethos of financial inclusion to boost its reach in the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In Nigeria, the central bank is creating a working group to adopt stablecoins. This announcement comes as regulators in Africa\u2019s largest market work on a raft of measures to further regulate platforms and issuers, enabling everyone to get exposure to 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\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Nigeria Is Leading Africa In Use Of Stablecoins For Trade - Analyst | Business Incorporated\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BjR75Ficu_8?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\">Meanwhile, across Africa, preliminary data shows that Nvidia is the most popular stock on Luno Exchange\u2019s tokenized stock options.\u00a0Increasingly, more investors in Africa are exploring alternatives, banking on fast-growing tokenized stocks offered on Nasdaq.<\/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<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s look at these stories making continental headlines this week:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kenya Crypto News: Tether Invests in Kotani Pay<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tether, the issuer of the largest USD stablecoin by market cap, is making a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, which is an increasingly popular startup in the continental crypto space. The global crypto firm aims to promote financial inclusion and allow Kotani Pay to expand considerably across the continent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/kotanipay.com\/blogs\/68f88b4a5e65268b531d7f5f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">outlined<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the investment rationale as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cAt Tether, we believe that blockchain technology plays a critical role in unlocking financial freedom\u2026Kotani Pay\u2019s vision and strong regional presence make it the right fit to drive our shared goals in Africa and beyond. We aim to empower enterprises and individuals to access digital assets for their global operations, reduce friction in cross-border transactions, and build a more inclusive financial future while promoting the informed use of digital assets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kotani Pay provides on-ramp\/off-ramp infrastructure that connects blockchain users to local payment channels on the continent. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fixing payments across Africa, one stablecoin at a time. <\/p>\n<p>Why the adoption? Beyond being cheaper, convenient, and available 24\/7, Stablecoins fix the payment fragmentation.<\/p>\n<p>From mobile money in <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f1f0-1f1ea.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddf0\ud83c\uddea\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> to card payments in <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f1ff-1f1e6.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\">, stablecoins make money move freely. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vtoyqxot4M\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/vtoyqxot4M<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kotani Pay (@kotanipay) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kotanipay\/status\/1969047760792924653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 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 service ensures crypto can be used even in the remotest areas and on multiple payment systems. Such broad access improves financial inclusion, informing Tether\u2019s investment backing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER: <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-binance-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria Crypto News:\u00a0 Central Bank forms stablecoin working group<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria\u2019s central bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso has <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techinafrica.com\/nigeria-moves-to-regulate-stablecoins-to-boost-fintech-and-safeguard-monetary-stability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">announced<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that the regulator, in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, is creating a working group to explore a framework for stablecoins in Nigeria.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This move is potentially a historic moment for the country, following a love-hate relationship with the sector in recent years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Naira is one of the most volatile currencies relative to GDP size globally. Still, this move will be fascinating for many reasons. One critical issue to consider is what asset the working group will determine should underpin the stablecoin in question. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/artemis?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">@artemis<\/a> + P2P Army data, stablecoin usage is rising fast across non-USD markets. <\/p>\n<p>Nigeria is on pace to flip the CNY in P2P volume. <\/p>\n<p>Nearly every country is showing growth. Stablecoins are increasingly used around the world. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NmX7N2wod0\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/NmX7N2wod0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tamar \u5929\u9a6c (@tamarincrypto) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tamarincrypto\/status\/1965781294551556507?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">September 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\">Regardless, crypto enthusiasts in the country will welcome the announcement as a likely indicator of regulators <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">embracing crypto for good<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/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<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">South Africa Crypto News: Nvidia Tops Luno\u2019s Tokenized Stocks\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Data from Luno exchange on its tokenized U.S. stocks shows that leading tech stocks are the most popular with South Africans. The exchange introduced tokenized stocks in August, and the product is proving successful.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">1\/6 <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/16.0.1\/72x72\/1f1ff-1f1e6.png\" alt=\"\ud83c\uddff\ud83c\udde6\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> Tokenised stocks land in SA!<br \/> Crypto platforms Luno and VALR have launched \u2018xStocks\u2019, allowing South Africans to buy exposure to U.S. equities\u2014like Tesla and Nvidia\u2014without dipping into their foreign allowances.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Alex Fugazi (@AlexFugazi) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlexFugazi\/status\/1960356664315416725?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">August 26, 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\">Christo De Wit, Luno\u2019s country manager for South Africa, <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zawya.com\/en\/economy\/africa\/south-africans-embrace-xstocks-with-nvidia-leading-the-charge-luno-report-g1mkyanw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">broke down<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the uptake as follows:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201c19,000 South African customers have so far invested in xStocks with Nvidia (NVDAx), the clear favourite, with over 3,000 customers currently holding the stock. Meta (METAx), the S&amp;P 500 ETF (SPYx), and Apple (AAPLx) are also popular.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These assets are some of the most popular stocks globally. Luno continues to track usage as it assesses the success of this product in South Africa and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER: <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-100x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">10+ Next Crypto to 100X In 2025<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Africa Crypto News: Nigeria Stablecoins, Tether Kotani Pay<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kenya crypto news: Tether investing in Kotani Pay for adoption<\/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: Central bank plans to regulate stablecoins<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">South Africa News: Nvidia stock taking off on Luno<\/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-tether-invests-in-kotani-pay-nigeria-central-bank-embraces-stablecoins-nvidia-top-stock-on-luno\/\">Africa Crypto News Week in Review:\u00a0Tether Invests In Kotani Pay, Nigeria Central Bank Embraces Stablecoins, Nvidia Top Stock On Luno<\/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, the Kenyan crypto startup Kotani Pay has secured a landmark investment from Tether. The USDT issuer is banking on Kotani\u2019s ethos of financial inclusion to boost its reach in the region. In Nigeria, the central bank is creating a working group to adopt stablecoins. This announcement comes as regulators [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[3,4,5],"class_list":["post-54975","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-news","tag-crypto","tag-doge","tag-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54975","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=54975"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54975\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=54975"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=54975"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=54975"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}