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South Africa Central Bank Defends Use of 1961 Law to Regulate Crypto in Appeal
South Africa’s central bank appeals court ruling that challenged its use of apartheid-era exchange control…
Morocco Arrests Suspected Mastermind Behind French Crypto Kidnappings
A 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan man accused of orchestrating brutal crypto kidnappings in France has been arrested…
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Kenya’s 2025 Finance Bill Sparks Privacy Concerns with KRA Data Access Push
Kenya's 2025 Finance Bill seeks to repeal key privacy protections, reigniting concerns over state surveillance…
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South African Judge Criticizes Central Bank for Using Apartheid-Era Laws on Crypto
A South African judge rebukes the central bank for using outdated apartheid-era laws to control…
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Kenya’s Crypto Industry Pushes to Scrap 1.5% Digital Asset Tax
Kenya’s crypto coalition challenges the 1.5% digital asset tax, calling it unfair and harmful to…
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AfDB Projects $39.84 Billion Drop in Africa’s Foreign Funding Amid Shrinking Donor Support
AfDB warns of a $39.84 billion drop in Africa’s foreign funding in 2025 due to…
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South African Court: Crypto Not ‘Money’ or ‘Capital’—Exchange Controls Don’t Apply
A landmark South African court ruling exempts crypto from exchange controls, triggering potential capital flow…
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Ugandan Crypto Founder Abducted in Rising Wave of Attacks
Crypto-related abductions are now targeting Africa, with a Ugandan blockchain founder attacked by armed criminals…
Kenya’s Diaspora Remittances Hit $423M in April, Surpass Traditional Exports
Kenya’s diaspora remittances hit record levels in April 2025, surpassing exports like tea and tourism…
Africa’s Billion-Dollar Gap: South Africa Leads, Others Trail
South Africa leads Africa's billion-dollar business landscape, exposing deep imbalances in investment and scalability across…
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From Dream Job to Digital Slavery: How Rwandan Youth Are Trapped in Southeast Asia’s Crypto Scam Networks
A Rwandan man's dream job abroad turned into a trafficking nightmare, exposing crypto scam syndicates…
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Ethiopia Emerges as a Bitcoin Mining Powerhouse Fueled by Renewable Energy
Ethiopia is leveraging its hydropower surplus to become a key player in global Bitcoin mining…
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Worldcoin Ordered to Delete Biometric Data of Over 300,000 Kenyans
Kenya’s High Court orders Worldcoin to delete biometric data from 300,000+ citizens, citing violations of…
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Kenya to Halve Crypto Tax in 2025 to Attract Innovation and Investment
Kenya plans to cut its digital asset tax in half, aiming to boost crypto innovation…
Crypto-Related Kidnappings Shift from Ransoms to Direct Attacks on Wealthy Holders
Crypto’s allure isn't just attracting investors—it’s drawing criminals, as kidnappers now target crypto holders directly,…
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CBEX Resumes Operations in Nigeria Amid Ongoing $940 Million Ponzi Investigation
Despite fraud allegations and ongoing investigations, CBEX has resumed operations in Nigeria, reactivating withdrawals for…
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Binance’s Tax Battle with Nigeria Takes a New Twist: Court Lets FIRS Serve Documents via Email
Nigeria vs. Binance: A legal battle over tax evasion and economic sabotage, with court ruling…
Nigeria Reaffirms BRICS Commitment, Backs Push for Global Financial Reform
Nigeria reaffirms support for BRICS, calling for global reform and deeper cooperation among emerging economies…
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EFCC Hunts CBEX Crypto Scam Suspects, Including Four Kenyans
The EFCC is pursuing suspects behind Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a collapsed trading platform that…
Africa Largely Spared from U.S. Tariffs, But Trade Weakness Exposed — WTO’s Okonjo-Iweala
As U.S. tariffs shake the global economy, Africa appears mostly shielded—but the real challenge lies…
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Ghana to Regulate Crypto by September 2025
With regulatory momentum sweeping across Africa, Ghana is the latest to join the movement toward…
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Binance Enforces Stricter Compliance for South African Users—Kenya Could Be on Deck
As South Africa tightens its grip on crypto compliance, Binance responds decisively—could Kenya be next…
Nigeria’s Blockchain Shift: From Hype to Real-World Use
While crypto headlines in Nigeria often spotlight retail investors and traders, a quieter revolution is…
Nigeria Leads Africa’s Web3 Surge, But Developers Still Undervalued
Nigeria's Web3 Developers' scene booming, but challenges around compensation and full-time roles remain.Nigeria is emerging…
Nigeria’s Web3 Ecosystem: 80+ Startups, $130M Raised, Stablecoins & Infrastructure Take Lead
Nigeria's Web3 sector now boasts over 80 startups with more than $130 million raised, according…