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The African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) has formally ended its long-standing credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings, the global credit rating agency, after concluding that the current evaluation framework no longer aligns with how the Bank’s legal structure, mission and risk profile

Antler, a global early-stage VC firm that launched in Kenya in 2019, has expanded its operations to Nigeria.
Founded in 2017 in Singapore, Antler has established a presence in major entrepreneurial hubs worldwide. The firm has invested in over 400 companies and focuses on identifying and

The Ethereum Foundation's 2023 budget, outlined by Vitalik Buterin and Josh Stark, prioritizes new institutions, research, community development, and zero-knowledge applications, while responding to criticism about its DeFi stance and promoting blockchain education.

Herculis Gold Coin (XAUH) enables investors to own Swiss LBMA gold starting at just 0.01 grams, removing the traditional barriers that have kept it out of reach for most buyers
Gold has served as a store of value for millennia. Yet for most of modern history, actually owning physical gold

Ripple has partnered with MFS Africa to enhance real-time mobile payments across 35 African countries. The collaboration aims to utilize Ripple's On-Demand Liquidity solution to address issues like high fees and slow settlements, while supporting MFS Africa's broader crypto strategy.

Swypex, an Egyptian startup, launched a financial services platform for businesses after raising $4 million in seed funding from Accel and others. Designed to streamline financial management, it offers corporate cards, invoicing, and integration with existing systems.

Tether has launched the Wallet Development Kit (WDK), an open-source toolkit for creating multi-chain, self-custodial wallets. It supports various blockchains and tokens, offering customizable user interface options and secure management, aiming to empower extensive DeFi applications and user experiences.

The Mauritius Financial Services Commission (FSC), the regulatory authority responsible for the regulation, supervision and inspection of financial services has published a consultation paper on metaverse.
According to the commission, the metaverse describes what many expect to be the next