Anti-graft agency gets court order to track Nigerians on Binance
The agency says it has evidence to believe that some Nigerians used Binance for illegal activities and manipulation of the foreign exchange market.
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Nigerian official confirms the investigation of Binance
The Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA) “is coordinating an interagency investigation into the operations of Binance,” according to ONSA’s head of strategic communications, Zakari Mijinyawa.
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.