Angola moves to regulate virtual assets and ban cryptocurrency mining
The country’s decision-makers believe crypto mining is interfering with the country’s electricity supply system.
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Visa’s crypto head: Blockchain reduces barriers to developing financial products in Africa
Sheffield also believes that blockchain abstraction in mainstream products will lead to more adoption.
Police raid Worldcoin’s warehouse in Nairobi
Authorities accused the company of failing to disclose its intentions during its registration process.
World Bank suspends disbursements to Niger amid sanctions
The Bank cited political unrest in the country as the cause of the suspension of funding.
KPMG debunks misconceptions: Bitcoin’s environmental impact is less severe than believed
The Big Four firm highlighted Bitcoin’s environmental, social and governmental advantages in a report.
RBZ’s CBDC set to be used for transacting in a month
The bank hopes to use the CBDC to tackle hyperinflation in the country and provide an alternate store of value for Zimbabweans.
Namibia insists cryptocurrencies are not legal tender
The Bank warns that individuals using virtual assets will take full responsibility for such transactions.