Tether, a global cryptocurrency company, announced on Friday, January 9, 2026, a collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to strengthen cybersecurity and public education around digital assets in Africa.

The initiative comes as cryptocurrency adoption accelerates across the continent, increasing user exposure to fraud and financial crime.

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