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Nigeria cNGN stablecoin won’t launch in February after all
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9 January, 2024

Nigeria cNGN stablecoin won’t launch in February after all

The African Stablecoin Consortium has clarified that media reports of a February 27 launch are misinterpreted and are still in...
South Korea to ban credit card purchases of digital assets
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9 January, 2024

South Korea to ban credit card purchases of digital assets

The move is aimed at curbing illegal outflow of investment and money laundering as Koreans purchase digital assets on offshore...
Nigerian banks to launch naira-pegged stablecoin cNGN in February
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8 January, 2024

Nigerian banks to launch naira-pegged stablecoin cNGN in February

The new stablecoin will be overseen by the Africa Stablecoin Consortium, which includes leading commercial banks, the central bank, and...
Africa’s 2023 in review: Adoption soars, regulators catch up, and Bitcoin moves beyond speculation
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26 December, 2023

Africa’s 2023 in review: Adoption soars, regulators catch up, and Bitcoin moves beyond speculation

Digital assets came of age in 2023, moving beyond speculation and impacting remittances and payments as regulators started getting a...
Japan leads 42 countries discussing digital asset regulation in 2023: PwC
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26 December, 2023

Japan leads 42 countries discussing digital asset regulation in 2023: PwC

The PwC report found four key areas that regulators focused on, with Japan, Mauritius, and the Bahamas among 23 countries...
Worldcoin to resume operations in Kenya in early 2024: report
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23 December, 2023

Worldcoin to resume operations in Kenya in early 2024: report

Suspended and accused of espionage, Worldcoin has since engaged with the Kenyan government and is set to return in 2024,...

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