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Scoop: South Africa announces 30 investigations into crypto activities

Scoop: South Africa announces 30 investigations into crypto activities

FSCA has formed a special team to probe unlicensed crypto services amid ongoing regulatory efforts. 30 cases are under scrutiny as South Africa seeks to balance innovation and compliance.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino

USDT issuer Tether partners NODO for stablecoin education in Africa

The partnership comes amid an intensifying battle for stablecoin market share in Africa. Last year, stablecoin volume exceeded $30 billion.

Jailed Binance exec still awaits medical care despite court order

Jailed Binance exec still awaits medical care despite court order

Tigran Gambaryan, who has been detained for three months, has malaria and a throat infection, according to his wife.

Brief: Nigerian lawmakers push for crypto regulation

Brief: Nigerian lawmakers push for crypto regulation

This comes amidst a topsy-turvy crypto regulatory environment in the West African country, marked by a significant crackdown on P2P trading.

P2P Crypto Trading in Nigeria: SEC Chief Hints at Ban

P2P Crypto Trading in Nigeria: SEC Chief Hints at Ban

Acting Director General Emomotimi Agama, who met with the crypto community virtually, invoked patriotism and urged market participants to fish out naira manipulators.

Binance ends naira support in Nigeria amidst regulatory pressure

Binance ends naira support in Nigeria amidst regulatory pressure

Users can still trade crypto but need other services to deposit/withdraw naira

Kenya moves to regulate cryptocurrency trading amid FATF grey listing

Kenya moves to regulate cryptocurrency trading amid FATF grey listing

The East African country, added to FATF’s grey list last week, committed to reining crypto-related money laundering and terrorism financing risks.