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![Central African Republic’s meme coin sparks suspicion amid deepfake and scam allegations](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/04/crypto-news-Africa-bright-light-low-poly-style-880x525.jpg)
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The CAR token skyrocketed, but deepfake warnings and a sudden website takedown have raised questions about whether this is truly a government-backed initiative. On Feb. 10, the Central African Republic made an unexpected move by announcing the launch of its…
![Coinbase study finds the residents of the countries with bigger financial challenges view crypto more favorably](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/12/crypto-news-Coinbase-option04-880x523.webp)
Follow-up
Coinbase rolled out the newest State of Crypto report. The study was conducted by Ipsos. It observes how crypto and blockchain technology are viewed in Argentina, Kenya, the Philippines, and Switzerland and how it impacts the lives of people in…
![Kenya mulls local office mandate for crypto providers: report](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-South-Africa-option03-880x525.webp)
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Kenya is considering a policy that would require crypto providers to establish local offices in an effort to enhance regulatory oversight. Kenya is mulling a new policy that would require crypto businesses to open local offices, aiming to tighten oversight…
![Bank of Namibia grants provisional licenses to two crypto exchanges](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/07/crypto-news-Defi-needs-some-fine-tuning-before-it-can-replace-banking-as-we-know-it-option01-880x523.webp)
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Namibia’s central bank has granted the first set of provisional licenses to two cryptocurrency exchanges. According to local media, citing a recent media statement from the regulator, the Bank of Namibia has granted provisional authorization to Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange…
![African crypto revolution continues as Ethiopia ranks among global BTC mining leaders](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/02/crypto-news-South-Africa-option05-880x525.webp)
Feature
2024 was a pivotal year for Ethiopia as it generated around $1 billion in BTC mining profits due to its access to cheap, reliable, and renewable energy sources. Africa is a region producing fintech unicorns that provide the highly unbanked…
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Ethiopia is emerging as a fast-growing Bitcoin mining hub, with local miners already consuming 600MW of power and more capacity expected to come online this year. Ethiopia’s Bitcoin (BTC) mining industry is gaining momentum, with crypto miners currently consuming 600MW…
![Chainalysis: Stablecoins represent 40% of crypto economy in Sub-Saharan Africa](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/09/crypto-news-Strategic-investment-VCs-are-missing-out-on-Africas-blockchain-boom-option02-880x523.webp)
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As businesses turn to dollar-pegged options, stablecoins now represent over 40% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto economy. Stablecoins have emerged as a vital component of Sub-Saharan Africa‘s crypto economy, accounting for approximately 43% of the region’s total transaction volume, according to…
![Strategic investment: VCs are missing out on Africa’s blockchain boom | Opinion](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2024/09/crypto-news-Strategic-investment-VCs-are-missing-out-on-Africas-blockchain-boom-option01-880x523.webp)
Opinion
Crypto is not a threat but a real opportunity for African countries to gain a stronger foothold in the rankings of global economies.
![Tether invests $1.5m in Sorted Wallet to boost financial access](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/07/Tether-Launches-USDt-On-Kava01-880x525.png)
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Tether has invested $1.5 million in Sorted Wallet, a platform that helps people in emerging markets access crypto using simple mobile phones. According to a Tether (USDT) post, this investment aims to increase financial inclusion in regions such as Africa…
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Ghana’s central bank has published draft guidelines for Virtual Asset Service Providers. According to the Bank of Ghana’s Aug. 16 draft, the nation has witnessed a spike in demand for cryptocurrencies, prompting the need for regulations to counter the various…
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Tether has partnered with the Africa Blockchain Institute, a Rwanda-based blockchain think tank, to expand the crypto company’s educational initiative to Ivory Coast. According to a news release on Aug. 9, Tether’s (USDT) partnership will help bring blockchain education to…
![ETP issuer Valour eyes African market with Bitcoin, Ethereum products](https://crypto.news/app/uploads/2023/04/crypto-news-Africa-bright-light-low-poly-style-880x525.jpg)
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Valour plans to bring its crypto exchange-traded products to more investors in Africa, in response to a major agreement with the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Initial support will be for crypto ETPs for Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL) and Hedera…
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Nigerian regulators mandate that all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) update their applications within 30 days to comply with revised regulations concerning digital asset issuance, offering platforms, exchange, and custody.
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Zimbabwe is seeking public comments on crypto regulation as the country aims to integrate emerging tech into its economic framework. Zimbabwe has called for public feedback on crypto operations as it crafts a policy framework for the burgeoning sector, Bloomberg…
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Citing failure to bring Tigran Gambaryan to court, Nigerian court postpones a court hearing in the Binance tax evasion case until June. A Nigerian court has delayed proceedings in the tax evasion case against the Binance crypto exchange, rescheduling the…
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SBM Intelligence, a risk consultancy firm, has cautioned that bribery allegations against government officials could hinder foreign investment.