Policy

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.

First-ever South African crypto licenses are imminent: FSCA official

A pivotal moment for Africa’s crypto regulatory landscape as South Africa nears crypto license issuance.

Four reasons Ghana is developing the eCedi CBDC

With the eCedi CBDC, the Bank of Ghana hopes to stay relevant in an increasingly digital world. The CBDC is also created for financial inclusion.

Biggest African blockchain stories of 2023, according to Mariblock writers

Explore Africa's blockchain evolution in 2023 through the lenses of Mariblock writers.

Nigeria authorizes banks to open accounts for crypto companies

But there's a catch: cryptocurrency companies must first secure a license from the country's capital markets regulator.

IMF calls for stricter rules for “risky” and “poorly-backed” crypto

The international organization has instead encouraged blockchain adoption in traditional financial systems.

Worldcoin moves to resume operations in Kenya

“Worldcoin is working directly with regulators to meet Kenya’s requirements, particularly as the Assembly considers new regulations,” a source said.