As reported by Bitcoin.com, African crypto exchange VALR has partnered with financial services platform Mukuru to launch a USDC wallet integrated into WhatsApp. The wallet allows users to buy, hold, and sell USDC directly within the messaging app, offering a hedge against local currency volatility. The initiative targets markets in sub-Saharan Africa, where stablecoins account for 43% of crypto transaction volume, with South Africa and Nigeria leading adoption. The partnership aligns with a growing regulatory environment, including South Africa licensing over 200 crypto asset service providers since April 2024 and the U.S. passing the GENIUS Act in July 2025.
VALR and Mukuru Launch USDC Wallet on WhatsApp for African Users
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