Regulation
Local’s access to global crypto platforms could end under Nigeria’s proposed capital floor
Exchanges and custodians would need ₦2 billion in capital, while foreign-currency stablecoins face 120% backing.
Liam 'Akiba' Wright 3 min read
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Ripple gives RLUSD a MiCA foothold in Europe and route into African payments – but is volume there?
The company is trying to turn its dollar token into commercial payment infrastructure by securing distribution in Africa and regulatory access in Europe.
Analysis
Africa’s crypto crackdown is really a remittance revolution
Africa spent a decade banning crypto. Now Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya are licensing it, building the world's first regulated stablecoin economy.
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Crypto
South African asset management giant advises clients against over exposure to Bitcoin
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Stablecoins
Ripple looks to displace Tether’s USDT dominance in Africa with RLUSD
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Crime
Interpol arrests 1,200 people, seizes over $100M in crypto busts across multiple African countries
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Culture
Algeria criminalizes all crypto activities with sweeping ban
Algeria's crypto prohibition toughens anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism efforts, despite global trends favoring integration.
Stablecoins
Nigeria SEC welcomes stablecoin innovation while ensuring compliance
SEC’s backing provides much-needed clarity for stablecoin businesses amidst Nigeria's evolving regulations.
Analysis
Bitcoin’s realized cap surpassed $1 trillion as price hit new ATH above $123k
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