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.
Policy
Nigeria plans to develop new blockchain policy, again
Two years ago, the country launched a blockchain policy, which it has not implemented yet. Now, it is ditching the document in favor of a new policy.
Zimbabwe launches blockchain-based carbon credits trading registry
The country wants to establish trust by making all transactions immutable and transparent.
Nairobi Securities Exchange to launch digital platform to trade tokenized real-world assets
The Kenya Digital Exchange (KDX), designed in partnership with DeFi Technologies, is set to launch before the end of the year.
Scoop: Kenyan crypto players mount lobbying push against asset tax
A coalition of VASPs is mobilizing to lobby against the proposed tax law, seeking support from global tax experts to bolster its efforts.
Nigeria’s SEC needs more ‘due diligence’ before approving more crypto licenses - DG
Since it granted temporary approvals to Quidax and Busha last year, the agency has hesitated to grant licenses to more crypto firms.
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