Policy

POLICY

Tanzania Finalizes Digital Assets Regulations as African Governments Move to Rein In Bitcoin

Tanzania’s central bank is finalizing laws to supervise digital assets including Bitcoin, Governor Emmanuel Tutuba has said, marking the country’s

BY SATOSHEE • 3W AGO

POLICY

Nigeria Unveils Coordinated Bitcoin Framework as President Tinubu Signs Virtual Assets Executive Order

In a major effort to formalize Africa’s largest digital asset market, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the Presidential

BY SARAH WHITE • 3W AGO

POLICY

Nigeria and Rwanda Sign Digital Asset Pact: Fraud Prevention or Surveillance?

Nigeria and Rwanda recently signed a major cross-border cooperation agreement. Specifically, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria partnered with

BY SATOSHEE • 1 MONTH AGO

POLICY

South Africa’s June 30 Deadline: What the New Capital Flow Rules Mean for Bitcoin

South African citizens have until Tuesday, June 30, 2026, to submit public comments on the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations.

BY SATOSHEE • 2 MONTHS AGO

POLICY

Namibia’s Central Bank Greenlights Bitcoin Investing, Mandates Service Provider Licensing

In a major policy clarification, the Bank of Namibia (BoN) has confirmed that citizens are entirely free to invest in

BY SARAH WHITE • 2 MONTHS AGO

POLICY

Kenya’s Stablecoin Push: Payments Rail or On-Ramp to Bitcoin Sovereignty?

Nairobi — Kenya is moving fast on stablecoins. At the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2026, held May 14–15

BY EM • 3 MONTHS AGO

POLICY

The BCEAO’s Dakar Conference on Crypto-Assets: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications for Bitcoin in West Africa

On May 8, 2026, the Banque Centrale des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (BCEAO) hosted a landmark international conference in

BY SARAH WHITE • 3 MONTHS AGO

POLICY

South African Bitcoin Exchanges Respond to New Capital Flow Regulations

South Africa’s two largest licensed Bitcoin exchanges, Luno and VALR, have issued detailed responses to the National Treasury’s Draft Capital

BY SATOSHEE • 3 MONTHS AGO

OPINIONS

South Africa Wants the Power to Jail You for Refusing to Hand Over Your Bitcoin Keys

South Africa’s National Treasury has published a draft regulation that would make it a criminal offence to refuse to hand

BY MEGASLEY • 4 MONTHS AGO

POLICY

South Africa Expands Financial Oversight to Include Digital Assets

The South African National Treasury has released the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations for 2026. This new regulatory package replaces

BY SATOSHEE • 4 MONTHS AGO