Nigerian governor pledges to support the blockchain industry ahead of gubernatorial elections
Governor Sanwo-Olu promised to promote the growth of tech and blockchain — “including crypto in Lagos State.”
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Crypto exchange Luno works with South African advertising board to issue new rules for crypto adverts
The clause seeks to protect South African consumers against unethical advertising in the crypto industry.
Rwanda cracks down on illegal crypto sale, prosecutes former MD of microfinance institutions
He faces up to 10 years in prison for illegally advocating for and taking investments in BITSEC
Central African Republic to create a crypto legal framework
The bill will help to create a friendly business environment, says President Touadera.
Tanzania adopts a ‘cautious’ approach to CBDC following preliminary research
The Bank of Tanzania is researching CBDCs and has yet to decide if the East African country needs a digital shilling.
Nigeria to implement legal frameworks for stablecoins and ICOs
The CBN highlights the importance of having a legal framework for stablecoins in a new strategy paper.
Morocco has developed a draft law for regulating crypto: report
Bank Al-Maghrib worked with the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund to develop the draft law.