Legal Frameworks
POLICY
Nigeria and Rwanda recently signed a major cross-border cooperation agreement. Specifically, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Nigeria partnered with
REGULATION
A Johannesburg High Court has ruled that Bitcoin constitutes both "money" and "capital" under South Africa's exchange control laws — a landmark judgment that directly...
REGULATION
South Africa's National Treasury and Reserve Bank have extended the public comment period on draft Capital Flow Management Regulations to 30 June 2026, following widespread...
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...