Africa

Ghana legalizes crypto trading under new digital asset law
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7 January, 2026

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
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29 December, 2025

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
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16 December, 2025

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
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15 December, 2025

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
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4 December, 2025

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
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4 December, 2025

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.