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Kenya Eyes First Crypto-Firm Listings on Nairobi Stock Exchange
Kenya is moving toward a bold financial experiment, merging traditional stock markets with the fast-changing…
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Over 490 Loan Apps Register with FCCPC as Nigeria Enforces Tough New Lending Rules
Nigeria’s FCCPC has tightened control on digital lenders, pushing hundreds of loan apps to register…
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INTERPOL, AFRIPOL Bust $562 Million Crypto Ponzi Scheme Linked to Terrorism in Nigeria
A global INTERPOL-led crackdown has exposed a massive crypto Ponzi scheme tied to terrorism financing…
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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…
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Interbank Rates Surge as CBN Tightens Liquidity Through Open Market Operations
Interbank lending rates rose as the CBN implemented liquidity tightening measures to manage excess cash…
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Ghana Targets December 2025 for Crypto Regulation Bill Amid Rising Digital Currency Use
Ghana plans to submit its first virtual assets bill to parliament by December 2025 as…
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Ripple Partners with South Africa’s Absa Bank to Launch Digital Asset Custody Services
Ripple teams up with Absa Bank to bring secure, compliant digital asset custody solutions to…
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Kenya Passes Landmark Crypto Bill, Central Bank to License Digital Assets Pending Ruto’s Signature
Kenya’s Parliament has approved a groundbreaking cryptocurrency bill placing the Central Bank in charge of…
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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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Dubai’s VARA Fines 19 Unlicensed Crypto Firms Up to $163K for Violating Marketing and Licensing Rules
Dubai’s crypto regulator, VARA, has fined 19 firms for operating without licenses and breaching strict…
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Nigeria’s CBN and SEC Join Forces to Build a Sustainable Crypto and Digital Currency Framework
Nigeria is reshaping its crypto regulations as CBN and SEC unite to craft a balanced,…
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CBN Takes Over Fixed Income Market Settlement and Trading to Boost Transparency
The Central Bank of Nigeria will assume control of fixed income settlement and trading platforms,…
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South Africa, Nigeria, and Two Others Expected to Exit FATF Grey List in October
South Africa, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and Mozambique are set for FATF grey list removal, boosting…
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FATF Pushes for Crypto Wallet Freezes, African Regulators Likely to Follow Turkey’s Example
FATF pressure and Turkey’s new crypto account freeze plan signal African regulators may adopt similar…
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Nigeria Clarifies New Capital Gains Tax on Shares, Big Investors Face Higher Burden
Nigeria’s government explains how its new 25% Capital Gains Tax on share disposals will apply,…
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Moody’s Warns Stablecoin Adoption Threatens Monetary Stability in Emerging Markets
Moody’s warns stablecoin adoption in emerging markets risks weakening monetary control, fueling capital flight, and…
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CBN Cuts MPR to 27%: Economists Applaud, SMEs Struggle with High Borrowing Costs
Nigeria’s central bank reduced MPR to 27%, sparking mixed reactions from economists, analysts, and small…
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EFCC Chairman Calls for Bold Reforms to Boost Africa’s Investment
EFCC boss Ola Olukoyede urges reforms to strengthen institutions, rule of law, and ease business…
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Nigeria’s New Tax Law: What Changes From January 1, 2026
Nigeria’s new tax law takes effect January 1, 2026, changing relief rules, income thresholds, and…
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Nigeria’s Crypto Tax Bill: All Transactions, Airdrops, Bounties to Be Taxed Under Draft Law
Nigeria prepares landmark crypto tax bill, aiming to classify transactions, airdrops, bounties, and payments as…
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South Africa to Enforce Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, Ending Era of Tax-Free Blockchain Gains
South Africa is ending crypto’s tax-free days as SARS prepares sweeping new rules to track…
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Kenya to Launch Kenya Digital Token (KDT) on Solana to Empower Youth and Drive Digital Economy
Kenya moves to cement its position in Africa’s digital economy with a Solana-based token empowering…
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Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Considers Extending Trading Hours to Boost Liquidity and Attract Investors
Nigeria’s stock exchange weighs longer trading hours in bid to deepen liquidity, attract foreign inflows,…
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South African Crypto Firm, NTC Global Trade, Linked to ~$27 Million Investor Losses Faces Liquidation After Probe
South Africa’s crypto sector reels as NTC Global Trade collapses, costing investors millions and sparking…
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South Africa Taxes Influencers: What SARS Says About Social Media Income and Freebies
SARS has confirmed that influencers in South Africa must pay tax on all earnings, including…