Litigation
INTERPOL-led operation in Africa recovers $97 million
The operation ran from June to August 2025 and brought together investigators from 18 African countries and the United Kingdom.
Aug 26, 2025
Angola
15 storiesPolicy
Angola’s parliament passes law to regulate digital assets and crypto-mining
The five-part law protects the country’s monetary policy and energy infrastructure, per an official.
Dec 13, 2023
Markets
Nigeria received nearly $60 billion in crypto value in a year
Overall, Sub-Saharan Africa received $117.1 billion in crypto value between July 2022 and June 2023, according to data from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.
Sep 19, 2023
Talent
Btrust, cofounded by Jack Dorsey and Jay Z, acquires African Bitcoin talent development firm Qala
The acquisition will see Qala rebrand as Btrust Builders with a new focus on providing training in open-source Bitcoin software development.
Sep 5, 2023
Policy
Q&A: Angola can become a hub for cryptocurrency mining in Africa
The country, which has seen more crypto-mining operations than most on the continent, is looking to regulate the industry.
Aug 17, 2023
Policy
Expert warns that banning bitcoin mining could hurt crypto adoption in Angola
However, he believes the Angolan government should merely regulate rather than prohibit all forms of crypto-mining activities in the country.
Aug 14, 2023
Regulation
Angola moves to regulate virtual assets and ban cryptocurrency mining
The country’s decision-makers believe crypto mining is interfering with the country’s electricity supply system.
Aug 8, 2023
State of fiat
Inflation in Africa: Latest data shows worsening figures across the board
Figures show 50% of countries with available data experienced an increase in consumer prices in March.
May 10, 2023
State of fiat
Zimbabwe cuts lending rate for the second time in 2023
Zimbabwe becomes the second African country to drop lending rates for the second time this year, after Angola.
Apr 11, 2023