Heavyweights backing ZARU, a new rand-based stablecoin

Heavyweights backing ZARU, a new rand-based stablecoin

A partnership between four South African financial institutions has led to the launch of an “institutional-grade” stablecoin pegged to the rand. Dubbed ZAR Universal, or ZARU, the stablecoin will made available to both retail consumers and institutional investors through the alliance between cryptocurrency platform Luno, low-cost trading platform EasyEquities, fintech Lesaka Technologies and Sanlam Specialist…

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Africa: Heavyweights Collide as #AFCON2025 Quarter-final Clashes Confirmed

Africa: Heavyweights Collide as #AFCON2025 Quarter-final Clashes Confirmed

The quarter-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 has been confirmed, setting up a series of heavyweight clashes as Africa’s biggest football tournament enters its decisive phase. Defending champions Cote d’Ivoire and record seven-time winners Egypt are among an imposing last-eight line-up that also includes former champions and established contenders Senegal,…

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