Zanzibar introduces blockchain sandbox for startups
The archipelago in Tanzania wants to position itself as a hub for technological innovation.
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Kenya’s apex court upholds 3% Digital Asset Tax
Meanwhile, the KRA said it is working on a system to ensure real-time compliance with the tax regime.
South African taxman goes after crypto traders to rein in taxes
The tax agency is scrutinizing individual trading and tax data to find defaulters and issue them assessments. To crack down on non-compliance, SARS is also leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Detained Binance exec faces further delay in bail request as health falters
Test Despite Tigran Gambaryan’s condition worsening, his bail request is postponed. The court is still to decide on his medical release.
Nigerian SEC grants provisional crypto licenses amid regulatory shift
Crypto exchanges Quidax and Busha receive “Approval-in-Principle” as Nigeria takes steps towards regulating the crypto industry.
Herniated disc and handcuffs: Binance exec’s health deteriorates in Nigerian prison
Binance disputes claims about its earnings in Nigeria, while legal battles intensify amid the six-month detention of employee, Tigran Gambaryan.
Binance exec in Nigerian prison denied access to legal team amidst worsening health
Tigran Gambaryan’s legal team has not been allowed into the prison since July 26 while Gambaryan has suffered additional health complications.