VACC hosts crypto training session for Kenyan lawmakers
The training session, supported by Binance, looked to help the regulators gain hands-on experience on the workings of digital assets before passing regulations.
Crypto Regulation
Bank of Ghana says crypto regulations will go live by September
Ghana’s apex bank plans to establish a special crypto task force to enforce new crypto rules once they are passed
South Africa’s FIC flags crypto crime risks for VASPs — Report
The agency says that criminal actors are turning to crypto to launder their profits and wants licensed VASPs to report them
Bill to regulate VASPs lands before Kenyan lawmakers
The bill, the Virtual Assets Service Providers Bill 2025, outlines provisions for crypto regulations in Kenya
Nigeria’s president signs bill recognizing digital assets into law
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Investments and Securities Act 2025, officially recognizing crypto assets and placing them under the Nigerian SEC.
Rwanda introduces draft regulations for cryptocurrencies
Authorities in the country want exchanges to apply for operating licenses or risk prosecution.
South Africa edges closer to FATF graylist exit
The country has been on the FATF’s greylist since 2023 because of loose AML/CFT regulations.