Uganda’s parliament is working on a bill to regulate virtual assets
The East African country is now looking to provide regulatory clarity for virtual assets and cryptocurrencies after initial hostilities.
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‘Cryptocurrency ban still in effect’ Ghana’s finance ministry
All financial institutions in the country have received fresh instructions to refrain from engaging in crypto-related activities.
South African financial regulator mandates licensing for crypto exchanges
Crypto firms that continue to operate unlicensed beyond this deadline may face stringent enforcement actions, including possible closures or fines.
Nigeria shows the highest crypto interest in Africa — CoinGecko study
Nigeria was previously ranked as the most crypto-curious country in the world.
Bitcoin fraud suspect denied bail in Zimbabwe
The suspect allegedly duped an eye specialist of $457,000 worth of cryptocurrency between October 2021 and March this year.
Mara partners NITDA to train government workers on blockchain technology amidst layoff controversy
The firm has conducted two rounds of layoffs within a span of six months, sparking concerns.
Peer-to-peer exchange Paxful welcomes new interim CEO
The exchange resumed operations some weeks ago after it shut down due to internal issues.