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Scoop: South Africa announces 30 investigations into crypto activities

Scoop: South Africa announces 30 investigations into crypto activities

FSCA has formed a special team to probe unlicensed crypto services amid ongoing regulatory efforts. 30 cases are under scrutiny as South Africa seeks to balance innovation and compliance.

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino

USDT issuer Tether partners NODO for stablecoin education in Africa

The partnership comes amid an intensifying battle for stablecoin market share in Africa. Last year, stablecoin volume exceeded $30 billion.

South African taxman is cracking down on crypto traders: report

South African taxman is cracking down on crypto traders: report

SARS is working closely with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), along with international information exchanges on eliminating non-compliance.

Kenya and Namibia join 10 African countries on FATF grey list

Kenya and Namibia join 10 African countries on FATF grey list

This brings the total number of African countries on FATF’s grey list to 12, accounting for approximately 57% of all grey-listed countries.

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

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.

Core DAO launches a $5 million Africa blockchain fund

Core DAO launches a $5 million Africa blockchain fund

Dubbed the “Core African Innovation Fund,” the initiative seeks to support blockchain projects in Africa.

A new generation of African builders is springing up, leveraging blockchain to build an inclusive future

A new generation of African builders is springing up, leveraging blockchain to build an inclusive future

Buidlers Connect, a collective of professionals in the African blockchain ecosystem, represents a new-found focus on developing blockchain-based public good solutions, Mariblock's lead editor opines.