
South Africa
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
South Africa weighs licenses for 36 VASPs
Of the 128 applications it has received, only 36 had met all the conditions and their licensing would be considered...