Kenya’s New Crypto Law Hits the Malls
Kenyan authorities have confirmed that no cryptocurrency companies are currently licensed under the VASP Act
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Brazil Classifies Stablecoin Payments as Foreign Exchange
The Banco Central do Brasil’s new framework places crypto firms under regulations similar to those governing banks
Flutterwave, Polygon Launch African Stablecoin Network
Flutterwave teams up with Polygon Labs to roll out a stablecoin-based cross-border payment network covering 34 African countries.
Australia Releases Long-Awaited Crypto Guidelines
ASIC’s updated crypto guidance has been well-received by the local industry, though concerns about resource demands persist.
Japan FSA May Let Banks Hold Bitcoin, And Other Cryptos
Japan’s FSA is considering regulatory changes that would allow banks to hold digital assets such as BTC and run approved crypto exchanges.
Ghana Aims for December Roll-Out of Crypto Regulations
Estimates suggest that more than 3 million Ghanaians—about 8.9% of the nation’s 34 million population—engage with cryptocurrency in some...
Ripple, Absa Launch Institutional Crypto Custody in SA
Ripple partners with South Africa’s Absa Bank to expand digital asset custody solutions across the African continent.
Visa & Yellow Card Push Digital Dollar Use Across Africa
Yellow Card aims to launch stablecoin payments with Visa in at least one African nation this year, responding to a growing demand fueled by...