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LocalCryptos, a P2P crypto trading platform, is winding down operations after five years, acknowledging challenges such as personal health, market conditions, and regulatory issues. It will phase out services gradually, ceasing account creation by November 4, 2022.

South African crypto startup Momint, once a leader in the NFT marketplace, is shutting down due to unsustainable costs and fundraising challenges, despite significant milestones, including historic NFT sales and innovative partnerships.

Kenyan fintech startup HoneyCoin has rebranded its app as Peer, aiming to become a global financial hub. Users can make low-fee payments, book flights, buy insurance, and access digital and remittance services, enhancing financial accessibility.

StartupBlink 的一份報告將拉各斯評為非洲領先的創業城市，全球排名第70位。該報告突顯了尼日利亞充滿活力的創業生態系統，全球前1000名中有六個城市，並強調拉各斯在消費品行業的主導地位。

Empowa Pay is a Web3 app that records rent-to-own payments, integrating with Hedera's blockchain for efficiency. It aims to improve housing access in Africa by using traditional payment methods while enabling on-chain transactions, benefiting low-income tenants.

Flutterwave has obtained an Enhanced Payment Service Provider license from the Bank of Ghana, enabling it to offer diverse payment services in the country. This expansion taps into Ghana's growing digital payments market, enhancing payment processes for businesses and promoting economic growth.

CV Labs partners with Polygon to connect African startups to its ecosystem, aiming to enhance blockchain development on the continent. They intend to support businesses, engage with governments, and promote entrepreneurship while leveraging blockchain for transparency and efficiency.

The compliant Nigerian Naira stablecoin, cNGN, is now live on licensed exchanges. Launched in February 2025, it is Africa’s first regulated stablecoin, ensuring trade efficiency and interoperability while adhering to Nigerian SEC regulations.