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Bitnob today announced the next evolution of its infrastructure platform with the launch of Bitnob Enterprise, a new non-custodial infrastructure stack, alongside the next generation of Bitnob Business, its managed platform for businesses building with modern financial rails.

Nigeria emerged as the 6th-largest hub globally by Solana developer share, while successfully funnelling over $162,000 in direct capital into the local economy during the first quarter of 2026. These landmark figures are featured in the Q1 Impact Report released today by SuperteamNG, the country’s most active Web3 ecosystem.

National Bank of Ethiopia The signal Ethiopia has reiterated its crypto ban, this time targeting peer-to-peer trades involving the Ethiopian birr. The move tightens enforcement on local on-ramps even as authorities say a formal regulatory framework is still in development. The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) last Friday issued a notice prohibiting peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency transactions involving the Ethiopian birr.

ℹ️ Editor’s note: This story is part of Mariblock’s “State of Fiat” coverage. Digital assets such as bitcoin are seen as competitors to central bank money. Therefore, we consider informing our audience of the state of their local currencies worthwhile. The World Bank has approved a $350 million finance package to support Ethiopia’s digital identity (ID) drive.

Ifeoluwa Awowoye / Mariblock The Signal Last year, a South African court ruled that existing exchange-control laws did not clearly apply to cryptocurrencies. The judgment limited regulators’ ability to treat cross-border crypto transfers as capital exports under current definitions. Treasury now plans to close the legal gap. South Africa will publish draft amendments to bring cryptocurrencies under its exchange-control regime, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said during a recent budget address.

The signal Ghana’s Act 1154 classifies virtual asset advocacy as a standalone regulated activity, separate from trading, custody or any other service category. Ghana legislated control over the public narrative around virtual assets and enforced it before the detailed rules were published. The Bank of Ghana and the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a joint directive on 20 February ordering all virtual asset service providers in Ghana to stop advertising their products to the public.

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Welcome to Mariblock Weekly — the final edition of the year and the last in its current form, as Mariblock enters a broader transition. In the weeks ahead, we’ll be activating Mariblock 2.0 — the next phase of our work. We’ve shared a brief statement outlining what this phase represents and why it matters. You can read it here.

Welcome to Mariblock Weekly ‚ÄĒ the final edition of the year and the last in its current form, as Mariblock enters a broader transition. In the weeks ahead, we‚Äôll be activating Mariblock 2.0 ‚ÄĒ the next phase of our work. We‚Äôve shared a brief statement outlining what this phase represents and why it matters. You can read it here.

Press Release 2 min read Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, CEO of Ubuntu Tribe, speaks on a panel at Abu Dhabi Finance Week in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi, UAE — December 2025 — Mamadou Kwidjim Toure, CEO of Ubuntu Tribe, participated in Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW). The four-day event brought together prominent entrepreneurs, including Bill Gates, decision-makers from all over the world, and institutional investors overseeing a combined $63 trillion in assets.