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VALR, Luno form coalition opposing South Africa's exchange control rules
CATASTROPHE fears that the rules will put local businesses at a global disadvantage and force crypto activity underground
Sep 11, 2026
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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
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🟠 M-Pesa meets blockchain
Plus: 🇬🇭 Ghana brings crypto into its regulatory perimeter with a new VASP law; 🇿🇦 South Africa’s central bank says CBDCs matter — just not right now
Dec 26, 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.
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Ghana passes bill to regulate crypto and its service providers
Parliament’s approval of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill gives regulators authority over crypto activities, ending years of policy ambiguity.
Dec 24, 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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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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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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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.
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South Africa to include crypto in exchange control framework
According to Finance Minister Godongwana, says to be published soon
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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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Ghana moves to control the virtual asset narrative before full licensing begins
The Bank of Ghana and SEC have jointly directed virtual asset service providers to cease mass marketing and remove billboards, days after admitting six entities into a regulatory sandbox.
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
Mariblock Weekly
🟠 Discovery Bank to offer in-app trading via Luno in SA
Plus: 🇬🇭 Ghana to deploy blockchain to track gold and curb illegal mining; 🇲🇦 Morocco publishes draft crypto rules.
Nov 28, 2025
Regulation
South Africa reiterates crypto and stablecoin risks amid rising use
SARB said the absence of a complete regulatory framework for crypto assets and stablecoins remains a key vulnerability in South Africa’s financial system.
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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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
Mariblock Weekly
🟠 Flutterwave jumps on the stablecoin train
Plus: 🇳🇬 Nigerians prefer crypto investments and gambling to the capital market — SEC DG
Nov 5, 2025
Regulation
Nigerians prefer crypto investments and gambling to the capital market — SEC DG
Emomotimi Agama said the country is missing out on substantial investments because Nigerians avoid investing in the Nigerian capital market.
Nov 4, 2025