Strong Start to 2025: February Deals Show Resilience in Fintech and Logistics Sectors
The number of $100k+ deals announced in February 2025 fell to 38, the lowest for any February since 2021. The total amount raised in February 2025 was $119m, the lowest for any February since 2019.
Tether backs stablecoin liquidity provider Mansa in $10M seed round
Mansa has raised $10 million in seed funding, including a $3 million equity investment led by Tether. The startup aims to expand into Latin America and Southeast Asia, addressing liquidity challenges in cross-border transactions.
Blockchain Africa Conference 2024: A Decade of Milestones
The conference celebrated its 10th edition, attracting participants from 160 countries. Keynote speakers included Stafford Masie discussing Bitcoin's Proof of Work mechanism.
How cryptocurrency can solve the challenges of cross-border payments for African traders
Nnamdi shared a story about a remarkable event where crypto saved his business trip in Vietnam when all other payment methods failed. Cryptocurrency eliminates the need for intermediaries, resulting in significantly lower fees for cross-border payments.
Starlink's ground-breaking move in Nigeria
Starlink plans to enhance Internet service in Nigeria with new ground stations. Starlink is teaming up with Equinix for this project.
