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CBN Announces Crypto AML Supervisory Pilot Progamme, names KuCoin and Flutterwave
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) just launched its new supervision pilot programme for virtual asset.…
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CBN Treasury Bills Auction Oversubscribed by 227% as Investors Pour N2.78 Trillion Into One-Year Securities
Nigeria’s treasury bills auction attracts N2.78 trillion in bids as investors crowd into one-year securities…
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SEC Ghana Selects 11 Firms for Virtual Asset Regulatory Sandbox Under New Crypto Law
Ghana’s securities regulator selects 11 firms for crypto regulatory sandbox to test digital asset services…
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CBN Mandates Automated AML Systems for Banks to Detect Suspicious Transactions in Real Time
Nigeria’s central bank introduces mandatory automated AML systems to strengthen detection of financial crimes across…
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Former CFTC Chairman Says U.S. Banks Need Crypto Regulatory Clarity More Than Digital Asset Firms
Former CFTC chairman warns regulatory uncertainty could leave U.S. banks behind global competitors in blockchain-based…
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CBN Says 30 Nigerian Banks Meet New Capital Requirements as Recapitalisation Drive Gains Momentum
Nigeria’s central bank says 30 lenders have met new capital thresholds as banking sector recapitalisation…
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Dubai Crypto Regulator Orders Seychelles-based Crypto Exchange KuCoin to Stop Unlicensed Operations as Bitcoin Sees $2.2B Exchange Outflow
Dubai’s crypto regulator warns KuCoin, to halt unlicensed operations as massive Bitcoin withdrawals signal possible…
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South Africa to Formally Integrate Crypto Into Capital Controls Framework
South Africa moves to formally regulate crypto assets under exchange control laws, bringing long-awaited clarity…
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Ethiopia Bans Birr-Denominated P2P Crypto Trading Amid Regulatory Review
Ethiopia halts birr-based peer-to-peer crypto trades as central bank prepares formal digital asset regulatory framework.The…
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SARS Releases CARF 0.1.5: New Crypto Tax Reporting Rules for South Africa
South Africa is tightening crypto tax oversight as SARS publishes new technical reporting rules aligned…
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CBN Cuts MPR to 26.50%: What the Rate Cut Means for Your Money
Nigeria’s monetary easing cycle resumes, reshaping returns across savings, bonds and equities.At its 304th meeting,…
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South Africa Tightens Crypto Rules to Curb Cross-Border Capital Flight
South Africa is moving to close regulatory gaps around crypto-linked capital flows and exchange control…
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Nigerian Manufacturers Push Back Against Proposed Tax Stamp System on Excisable Goods
Industry leaders warn the planned track-and-trace regime could raise costs and hurt fragile sector recovery.Manufacturers…
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Binance Processed 71,000 Law-Enforcement Requests in 2025, Supported $131m Asset Seizures
Binance reports expanded compliance operations as scrutiny of global crypto exchanges intensifies.Binance says it processed…
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Nigeria Capital Market Contribution to GDP Hits 33% as Market Cap Surges 125%
Nigeria’s capital market expansion accelerates, but regulators warn liquidity gaps could threaten long-term sustainability.Nigeria’s capital…
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Nigeria DMO to Auction ₦800bn FGN Bonds as Yields Fall Below 20%
Nigeria’s debt office tests softer borrowing costs amid easing yields and strong institutional demand.The Debt…
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Ghana Launches Crypto Regulatory Sandbox to Strengthen Digital Asset Oversight
MGhana accelerates crypto regulation with sandbox approvals, safeguarding Cedi stability while encouraging responsible digital asset…
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Kenya Crypto Regulation Faces Defining Moment as Stablecoin Use Surges
Stablecoins are scaling rapidly in Kenya, while regulators debate oversight, taxation and systemic risk in…
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Nigeria Chooses Regulatory Integration Over New Crypto Law
Nigeria signals cautious crypto oversight, opting against rushing standalone virtual asset legislation for now.Nigeria will…
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Africrypt Founders Resurface in South Africa Years After Crypto Collapse
A new investigation reveals Africrypt founders are back in South Africa, reigniting unresolved investor claims.Raees…
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PGI Founder Sentenced to 20 Years in $200M Global Crypto Ponzi Scheme Case
A major crypto fraud case ends in prison, exposing false “guaranteed returns” and growing global…
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China to Implement Zero-Tariff Imports for 53 African Countries Starting May 1, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping confirmed that China will extend zero-tariff treatment to imports from all…
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Kenya CMA Approves New Investment Bank, Stockbroker and Advisory Licenses
Kenya’s capital markets regulator has approved multiple new licenses to boost competition, liquidity, and investor…
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Bank of Zambia Cuts Interest Rate to 13.5% as Inflation Slows
Zambia cuts interest rates again as inflation falls faster than expected and currency stability strengthens…
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Nigeria Revenue Service Targets N40.7 Trillion Revenue in 2026 on Non-Oil Growth Drive
Nigeria’s tax authority has raised the bar for 2026, setting an ambitious revenue goal to…