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Article by Steve Kaaru

South Africa urges regulators to classify ‘crypto’ as onshore assets
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13 March, 2025

South Africa urges regulators to classify ‘crypto’ as onshore assets

Digital currency is neither classified as an onshore or offshore asset in South Africa but transferring it to foreign platforms...
Vietnam pushes for ‘crypto’ adoption; Colombia eyes new bill
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13 March, 2025

Vietnam pushes for ‘crypto’ adoption; Colombia eyes new bill

Despite being a digital asset hub, Vietnam still lacks a formal framework for the sector; the gov’t has ordered the...
Namibia defies IMF’s report, presses on with CBDC project
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12 March, 2025

Namibia defies IMF’s report, presses on with CBDC project

The IMF wrote a report saying Namibia doesn’t need a retail CBDC and should explore other options a month ago,...
Tunisia curbs fake education credentials with blockchain
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11 March, 2025

Tunisia curbs fake education credentials with blockchain

Tunisia joins the Arab world program, whose members include Egypt, Libya, and Algeria, after participating in a 2024 pilot; it...
Brazil’s DREX CBDC pilot derailed by data privacy concerns
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7 March, 2025

Brazil’s DREX CBDC pilot derailed by data privacy concerns

As the second phase of the DREX pilot continues, Brazil’s central bank has tried ZK-proofs, layer 2 networks and confidential...
Taiwan to launch a national digital wallet by end of 2025
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7 March, 2025

Taiwan to launch a national digital wallet by end of 2025

The new wallet will contain a digital ID, digitized certificates, insurance info, driver’s licenses and more, making KYC easy and...

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