Africa
Ghana legalizes crypto trading under new digital asset law
Digital currencies are now legal in Ghana, with the central bank overseeing the sector and ensuring strict customer protection measures.
Mastercard’s 45% growth targets Africa’s projected $1.5T market
Mastercard’s acceptance network across Africa grew 45% this year; it opened new offices in Mauritius, Uganda and Ghana, and its...
South Africa finds no ‘strong immediate need’ for a retail CBDC
South Africa’s central bank believes that a retail CBDC is “technically feasible” and could be implemented to align with policy...
License us before you tax us—Nigerian digital asset community
Despite issuing two preliminary VASP licenses a year ago, the Nigerian SEC has stalled on the rest, and it’s costing...
IMF maps out how tokenized reserves support settlement systems
IMF’s new report explored the opportunities, risks and policy implications of tokenized reserves and how they could preserve the role...
Africa’s power play: How BTC mining turns wasted energy to light
BTC mining is reshaping Africa's energy landscape by utilizing surplus power, providing electricity access, and driving local economic growth.
