Legal Frameworks
OPINIONS
Recent developments across Kenya, Ethiopia, and South Africa suggest that African governments are increasing regulatory scrutiny around Bitcoin, digital assets, taxation, and cross-border financial activity.
POLICY
Nairobi — Kenya is moving fast on stablecoins. At the Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference (KBCC) 2026, held May 14–15
P2P
Binance’s decision to suspend Ethiopian Birr trading has triggered backlash from local P2P users who relied on the platform for access to foreign currency and...
REGULATION
South Africa’s proposed Capital Flow Management Regulations could place Bitcoin and digital assets under stricter exchange control and reporting requirements.
ADOPTION
In Sub-Saharan Africa, Bitcoin is not a meme stock. It is rent money, school fees, remittances, and weekly groceries. Therefore,
ADOPTION
Africa’s relationship with Bitcoin is changing fast. Just five years ago, most central banks on the continent treated crypto as
ECOSYSTEM
Multiple Binance P2P users in Kenya have reported frozen accounts following requests from law enforcement agencies, triggering widespread debate around transparency, regulation, and digital asset...
POLICY
South Africa’s two largest licensed Bitcoin exchanges, Luno and VALR, have issued detailed responses to the National Treasury’s Draft Capital
OPINIONS
South Africa’s National Treasury has published a draft regulation that would make it a criminal offence to refuse to hand
FINANCE
South Africa’s National Treasury has announced plans to expand regulatory oversight of Bitcoin and digital assets as part of broader financial reforms.