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Celo adds cNGN liquidity on Uniswap for broader access to onchain FX
Users can trade cNGN against USDT on a decentralized exchange, expanding access to the naira stablecoin
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Ghana sets up five-agency committee to roll out crypto law, with licenses still a year off
Ghana wants regulatory efforts among participating agencies to be harmonized centrally rather than in silos
Policy
IMF flags stablecoin risks, reiterates need for tighter crypto regulation
The international lender of last resort says stablecoin issuance has grown to $300 billion in 2025, but increased adoption poses financial risks if left unchecked.
Dec 9, 2025
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Nigeria’s SEC proposes stricter rules for digital asset firms
Among other provisions, the SEC is reserving the right to determine the stablecoins that can be legally traded in Nigeria
Aug 26, 2026
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Ghana’s SEC expands crypto sandbox to 20 participants
Yellow Card, GoldBod and Ghana Commodity Exchange are among the latest additions as the regulator tests how digital asset activities fit into the country’s emerging framework.
Payment rails
Binance launches crypto accounts for kids and teenagers
Parents maintain full control of these accounts designed to teach crypto and financial literacy to children aged 17 and under.
Dec 4, 2025
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Mauritius tightens stablecoin rules as global regulatory pressure builds
Stablecoin issuers are now required to obtain relevant licenses and approvals from the FSC and the BOM
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Stellar deepens its Africa push with CV Labs accelerator as competition for stablecoin rails grows
Six of the 10 admitted startups in the new cohort target African markets across payments, wallets, treasury, trade finance and stablecoins.
CBDC
CBDCs are useful but are not an immediate priority — SARB
The bank sees no need to deploy a retail CBDC anytime soon, but it will explore wholesale options.
Dec 2, 2025
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Nigeria establishes virtual asset council to coordinate crypto regulations
President Tinubu signed an executive order to create the Virtual Assets Council to oversee crypto regulatory bodies and manage grey areas.
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Ethiopia clamps down on birr-paired P2P transactions
The National Bank of Ethiopia said regulations are on the way, but P2P transactions are outlawed in the meantime.
Bitcoin
Bitcoin is South Africa’s most preferred crypto asset — SARB report
Adoption is on the rise, but with increased adoption comes financial stability risks that the bank is now looking to counteract.
Dec 1, 2025
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South Africa to include crypto in exchange control framework
According to Finance Minister Godongwana, says to be published soon
Cross-border payments
AfCFTA launches blockchain-powered platform to ease intra-African trade
ADAPT, built in partnership with IOTA and the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, will allow users to settle trades in local currencies and stablecoins.
Nov 26, 2025
Regulation
Morocco publishes proposed rules to regulate cryptocurrency
The new rules establish a licensing regime for VASPs and bring them under the purview of BAM and AMMC
Nov 25, 2025
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South Africa’s Discovery Bank to support crypto transactions with Luno integration
Users can track crypto and fiat balances on one platform and seamlessly move funds between their Luno wallets and fiat accounts.
Nov 20, 2025
Stablecoin
Flutterwave CEO lays out the company’s stablecoin play — and why Polygon fits the plan
Olugbenga Agboola said rising demand from clients and suppliers already using stablecoins pushed Flutterwave to build payment flows that match how people are transacting today.
Nov 18, 2025
Stablecoin
New South African stablecoin goes live on Luno
Dubbed the ZAR Supercoin, the stablecoin designed and developed by New York-listed Super Group, is backed by cash reserves in Absa bank.
Nov 14, 2025
Stablecoin
Why Yellow Card shuttered its retail business
Yellow Card told Mariblock that the decision was driven by strong, growing demand for stablecoin-fiat payment services.
Nov 12, 2025
Policy
USD stablecoins can undermine African monetary sovereignty — SARB Governor
Lesetja Kganyago says he is unconvinced by the supposed stability of USD-pegged stablecoins and believes their backing can be called into question
Nov 11, 2025