
South Africa
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15 March, 2024
South Africa approves 59 VASP licenses
South Africa’s FSCA has received 355 applications but has only approved 262, a higher number than was previously revealed, according...
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9 March, 2024
BRICS eye stifling US dollar influence with blockchain-based payment system
Russia is reportedly banking on the planned blockchain-based payment system to reduce the U.S. dollar's global influence, seeking help from...
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28 February, 2024
South Africa to explore stablecoins for digital payments
In its new budget proposal, South Africa pledged to explore stablecoins, blockchain, and the tokenization of real-world assets over the...
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13 February, 2024
South Africa edging closer to issuing VASP licenses: FSCA official
FSCA announced in 2023 that all VASPs in the country would be required to apply for a license as part...
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31 January, 2024
South Africa shortlists 50 applicants for VASP licensing
While over 100 companies applied for the license, the FSCA only forwarded 50 companies to the licensing committee, with some...
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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...