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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.

Mar 6, 2026

Eyob Tekalign, Ethiopia’s central bank governor

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South Africa to include crypto in exchange control framework

According to Finance Minister Godongwana, says to be published soon

Feb 27, 2026

South Africa's flag unveiling a view of a South African city

Mariblock Weekly

🟠 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

Ogechi Nelson

Dec 26, 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.

Feb 23, 2026

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Ghana passes bill to regulate crypto and its service providers

Ghana’s Parliament chamber, where lawmakers approved the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill.

Parliament’s approval of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill gives regulators authority over crypto activities, ending years of policy ambiguity.

Oluwaseun Adeyanju

Dec 24, 2025

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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.