RT Joseph Chalom (@joechalom)In fact, geopolitical competition is now the core driver of crypto legislation across the region.Governments are aligning policy with broader strategic priorities such as economic sovereignty, rivalry with global powers, financial stability, and integration into (or isolation from) global financial systems.Promoting locally-denominated stablecoins is now a national strategy. ...

African Resource Paradox & Opportunity - Africa possesses 70% of the world's cobalt and 30% of global mineral reserves, yet loses $50 billion annually by exporting raw materials instead of processing them [2][3] - The continent's resources could power education, build hospitals, and transform nations, but are often exploited [1][2] - Africa needs to view its minerals as global leverage, not just debt for export [3] AFC's Role & Achievements - African Finance Corporation (AFC) surpassed its asset goal of $10 billion, reaching over $12 billion in total assets and infrastructure projects across 36 countries in Africa in 2023 [4] - AFC achieved this on the back of an additional $1 billion equity capital raise [4] - AFC is a major investor in projects like the Dangote refinery and the Loito corridor, a $2 billion rail PPP project [5][6] Key Revolutions for Africa's Development - Industrial Revolution: Tax raw export at 25% to incentivize local processing and mandate mineral beneficiation [7] - Financial Revolution: Direct 25% of African sovereign wealth (over $400 billion) to African projects [8] - Talent Revolution: Shift from brain drain to brain gain by developing globally-minded professionals [9][10][11] Call to Action - Investors should allocate at least 5% of their portfolio to African infrastructure projects [12] - Storytellers need to amplify voices and platforms to change the narrative around Africa [13] - Africa has the money, resources, and talent, but needs the audacity to demand value for its resources [13]