
Africa
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27 January, 2023
South Africa to stamp out unethical digital asset ads with new advertising rules
South Africa’s ads watchdog worked with industry stakeholders to develop the new clause which requires VASPs to tell users they...
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18 January, 2023
Nigeria to explore ICOs and stablecoins to broaden payments landscape
Nigeria published a new policy document, pledging to rethink its ICO stance to attract FDI as well as a blockchain-based...
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4 January, 2023
Digital asset adoption, CBDC efforts, new laws and more: Africa’s 2022 in review
Morocco lifted the ban on digital assets, Kenya is now taxing Bitcoin, Nigeria drafted its first law recognizing Bitcoin, Zambia...
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24 December, 2022
Nigeria to legalize digital assets with new bill
The bill recognizes digital assets and gives the apex bank and SEC jurisdiction over the sector, months after CBN banned...
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7 December, 2022
Africa ready to use blockchain to leapfrog other regions: NITDA’s Kashifu Inuwa on CoinGeek Backstage
Africa has lagged behind other regions in the development of legacy systems, but with its rapid blockchain adoption, it can...
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1 December, 2022
Africa must regulate the digital asset industry, IMF says
IMF says Africa stands at great risk if it fails to rein in its Bitcoin industry—the fastest growing globally—especially for...