Christo de Wit

Stablecoins explode in Africa, but will regulators catch up?
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1 July, 2025

Stablecoins explode in Africa, but will regulators catch up?

A recent report found that 9.3% of Sub-Saharan Africans use stablecoins, the highest share globally, but limiting regulations poses the...
South Africa shortlists 50 applicants for VASP licensing
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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...
South Africa demands licensing for digital asset exchanges by December
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13 July, 2023

South Africa demands licensing for digital asset exchanges by December

The FSCA says 20 exchanges have submitted applications, including Digital Currency Group-owned Luno, with the new licensing requirement meant to...
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