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Bank of Ghana Now Requires All Crypto Companies to Register in Landmark Regulatory Overhaul
Ghana mandates registration for all crypto firms, aiming to boost transparency, curb financial crime, and…
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IMF Flags Crypto Surge in Nigeria: Risks to FX, Capital Flow, and Security
Crypto is exploding in Nigeria. The IMF warns: unchecked growth could destabilize the naira, fuel…
Zanzibar and Tether Partner to Advance Blockchain Education and Financial Inclusion in Africa
Zanzibar partners with Tether to drive blockchain education, boost digital asset use, and promote financial…
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Boko Haram Uses Cryptocurrency to Fund Terrorism, Exploiting Gaps in Nigeria’s Financial Surveillance
Boko Haram exploits crypto’s anonymity to fund terrorism, spotlighting digital currencies as a growing blind…
Crypto Goes Mainstream in South Africa as Luno Pay Powers Everyday Purchases
South Africans are using crypto for groceries, flights, and furniture, as everyday digital payments go…
Nigerian Senate Unveils Law Criminalizing Ponzi Schemes and Legalizing Crypto to Protect Investors
After trillions lost to scams, Nigeria finally strikes back — a bold new law promises…
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Biggest Crypto Scams in Africa (2016–2025): Billions Lost, Lessons Learned
Since 2016, Africa’s crypto boom has empowered millions—but it’s also birthed some of the world’s…
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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A South African judge rebukes the central bank for using outdated apartheid-era laws to control…
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Is Crypto Really Legal in Nigeria? The Regulatory Confusion Explained
Nigeria legalized crypto in 2024—but conflicting actions by banks and regulators keep the ecosystem stuck…
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Blockchain.com Expands to Nigeria Amid Africa’s Evolving Crypto Regulation
Blockchain.com enters Nigeria with a physical office, reflecting Africa’s maturing crypto regulation and rising demand…
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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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Zimbabwe launches the world’s first blockchain-enabled carbon credit registry, aiming to restore credibility and transparency…
Babylon: Revolutionizing Bitcoin Staking and Blockchain Security
Babylon Labs pioneers Bitcoin staking, enabling BTC holders to secure PoS chains without intermediaries. Unlock…
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Crypto Fraudster Sentenced to 10 Years for Investment Scam
A 33-year-old cryptocurrency scammer, Mfundo Manci, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for…
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Banks Must Adapt as Crypto Transactions Soar to $59 Billion
Cryptocurrency transactions have reached $59 billion in Nigeria, underscoring a financial shift that banks can…
Crypto Developments in Africa: Education, Lending, and Disruptions
Binance Expands Crypto Education in Kenya Binance Academy is pushing for crypto education among Kenyan…
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Nigeria’s Crypto Stance Amid Binance Lawsuit
Nigeria remains open to crypto firms despite suing Binance for $80 billion over alleged economic…
Ghana’s Former President Mahama Endorses Solana for Africa’s Fintech Growth
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has endorsed Solana, highlighting its potential to drive fintech…
Nigeria’s Crypto Boom: $59B Despite Ban
Despite the CBN’s 2021 ban, Nigeria’s crypto market is thriving, with $59B in transactions (July…
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South Africa Pushes to Classify Crypto as Onshore Asset
South Africa is urging regulators to classify digital assets as onshore assets to boost industry…
Bybit Expands in Africa, Eyes Kenya
Bybit is expanding its presence in Africa, with Kenya among its key markets. At the…
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GINGERLY, Nigeria Takes Cautious Steps Toward Crypto Regulation Amid Fraud Concerns
Nigerian authorities are gradually moving to regulate Africa’s largest cryptocurrency market, aiming to create legal…
Naira Weakens Further Amid CBN Intervention, Crypto Market Reacts to Trump’s Policy Shift
The Naira depreciated by ₦10.23 (0.75%) against the U.S. Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Launch U.S. Bitcoin Reserve
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,…