FCA Crypto Registration Rate Hits 56%, But Context Matters
The UK's financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has seen a high rate of crypto firm withdrawals from its registration process. New data...
Bank of Russia OKs Bitcoin, ETH, Tether for Trading
Russia's central bank has greenlit Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Tether's USDT stablecoin for public trading. This move marks a significant shift, opening regulated crypto markets...
FATF Details DeFi Regulation for AML/CFT Compliance
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has released its first DeFi-specific report, and the message is clear. Calling your protocol "decentralized" will not exempt...
Clarity Act Weakens Law Enforcement Against Mixers
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act faces significant pushback from Senate staff. A new analysis claims the bill, in its current form, would severely...
South Africa drafts rules for cross-border crypto transfers
South Africa is moving to regulate cross-border cryptocurrency transfers. New draft rules from the National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank aim to...
Nigeria’s New Crypto Tax Rules: Register or Pay ₦10M
The Nigeria Revenue Service released formal guidelines on the taxation of virtual assets on August 3, 2026, giving legal teeth to President Tinubu's Executive...
CLARITY Act faces Wednesday deadline for vote
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as the CLARITY Act (H.R. 3633), faces a critical juncture this week. Lawmakers must advance the comprehensive...
Africa’s Crypto Race: Nigeria Risks Lead to Rivals
Nigeria once owned Africa's crypto story. The country led the continent in adoption, attracted startups and capital, and set the tone for digital asset...
South Korea Blocks 29 Overseas Crypto Exchange Apps
South Korea has significantly tightened its grip on the cryptocurrency market, removing nearly three in five overseas crypto exchange applications from its Google Play...
Airtel Money IPO Pressures MTN, Safaricom Fintech Value
Airtel Africa is listing its mobile money business on the London Stock Exchange, a move that will force competitors MTN and Safaricom to justify...