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South African Court Rules Cross-Border Bitcoin Transfer Didn’t Break Currency or Capital Rules
A major South African court ruling has clarified how crypto fits into old exchange-control laws,…
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CBN Activates New S4 System to Overhaul Treasury Bills Auctions
Nigeria’s Central Bank is overhauling Treasury Bills auctions with a new digital system designed to…
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Nigeria’s Stock Market Rebounds, Gains N2.6 Trillion After Tax Reassurances
Nigeria’s stock market roared back after a record crash, gaining trillions as government assurances calmed…
Nigerian Stocks Crash N4.6 Trillion in Record One-Day Selloff
Nigeria’s stock market faced its worst-ever trading day as panic selling erased trillions from investors’…
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Flutterwave, Polygon Launch Stablecoin Payment Network Across Africa
Flutterwave and Polygon have teamed up to launch a stablecoin-powered payment network, revolutionizing cross-border transactions…
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Nigeria’s Recurrent Debt Overshoots Projections by ₦1.63 Trillion in Q4 2024
Nigeria’s debt burden keeps rising as Q4 2024 figures show recurrent debt overshooting projections by…
Nigeria, South Africa Exit FATF Grey List After Major Progress on Money-Laundering, Crypto Regulation
FATF has officially removed Nigeria and South Africa from its grey list after reforms tackling…
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CBN Sets Up Working Group to Explore Stablecoin Adoption in Nigeria
Nigeria’s Central Bank has formed a special team to study stablecoin use, regulation, and impact…
CBN to Roll Over N650 Billion Treasury Bills at October 22 Primary Market Auction
The Central Bank of Nigeria will auction N650 billion in Treasury Bills on October 22…
A new Scan to Pay and MoneyBadger integration lets South Africans spend crypto at over 650,000 retail outlets nationwide.
South Africa just took a massive leap in crypto adoption — everyday shopping with Bitcoin…
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Kenya Passes Virtual Asset Bill, Nears Enactment of First Comprehensive Crypto Law in Africa
Kenya’s Parliament has approved the landmark Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, paving the way for…
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Sygnia Warns Investors on Bitcoin ETF Despite “Long-Term Play” Outlook
South Africa’s Sygnia warns investors to limit Bitcoin ETF exposure, citing volatility, even as CEO…
Togo Overtakes South Africa as Nigeria’s Top African Trading Partner in Q2 2025
Nigeria’s trade patterns shifted sharply in Q2 2025 as Togo surged past South Africa to…
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Nigeria Publishes Landmark Tax Reform Laws
Nigeria has officially published landmark tax reform laws, reshaping corporate taxation, revenue collection, and business…
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Nigeria Publishes Landmark Tax Reform Laws
Nigeria has officially published landmark tax reform laws, reshaping corporate taxation, revenue collection, and business…
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Ripple Expands RLUSD Stablecoin to Africa Through Chipper Cash, VALR, and Yellow Card
Ripple launches its U.S. dollar stablecoin RLUSD in Africa, boosting payments, liquidity, and humanitarian aid…
Naira Stability Boosted by China Currency Swap and Peer-to-Peer Forex Trading
Nigeria’s naira steadies as Chinese yuan swap deal and peer-to-peer forex trading reduce pressure on…
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Nigeria SEC, Cambridge, and Busha Launch Crypto Course as Provisional Licences Face Delays One Year On
Nigeria SEC teams with Cambridge and Busha on crypto course, while slow progress leaves provisional…
China’s Africa Exports Surge 25% in 2025, Reaching $122 Billion Amid US Tariff Pressures
China’s exports to Africa surge 25% in 2025, hitting $122B, as US tariffs redirect trade…
South Africa Plans Sweeping Derivatives Market Reforms to Reduce Systemic Risks
South Africa is tightening oversight of OTC derivatives, introducing new clearing and capital rules to…
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African Telecom and Finance Sectors Hit Hardest by Cyberattacks
Africa faces a cybercrime surge, with telecom, finance, and government sectors hardest hit as attacks…
Foreign Investors Flock Back to South African Bonds, Delivering Top Emerging Market Returns
South Africa’s bonds are attracting strong foreign inflows, offering some of the highest real yields…
Google Tightens Rules for Crypto Apps on Play Store, Custodial Wallets Need Licenses
Google now requires custodial wallets and crypto exchanges to hold official licenses in key regions,…