Kenya and Namibia join 10 African countries on FATF grey list
This brings the total number of African countries on FATF’s grey list to 12, accounting for approximately 57% of all grey-listed countries.
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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.
Core DAO launches a $5 million Africa blockchain fund
Dubbed the “Core African Innovation Fund,” the initiative seeks to support blockchain projects in Africa.
A new generation of African builders is springing up, leveraging blockchain to build an inclusive future
Buidlers Connect, a collective of professionals in the African blockchain ecosystem, represents a new-found focus on developing blockchain-based public good solutions, Mariblock's lead editor opines.
IMF approves Kenya’s financial package of $941 million
A staff-level agreement follows the approval of the IMF loan to Kenya in November 2023.
Why Africans should embrace crypto to safeguard savings against inflation and currency devaluation
Crypto is helping Africans protect themselves from the harsh realities of inflation via saving in assets like stablecoins.
Biggest African blockchain stories of 2023, according to Mariblock writers
Explore Africa's blockchain evolution in 2023 through the lenses of Mariblock writers.