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Latest updates on crypto innovation, adoption, and regulation across Africa’s growing digital asset ecosystem.

KuCoin to enforce 7.5% VAT on Nigerian trades amid regulatory changes

KuCoin to enforce 7.5% VAT on Nigerian trades amid regulatory changes

Local stakeholders said the move suggest that there was room for further crypto growth in the country.

Tether EDU looks to boost digital asset education in Turkey, across Middle East

Tether EDU looks to boost digital asset education in Turkey, across Middle East

Tether EDU and BTguru join forces to enhance blockchain education in Turkey.

Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime

Nigeria issues 30-day deadline for crypto firms to re-register under new regime

The SEC's directive comes amid increasing scrutiny and skepticism toward digital assets, which have exacerbated forex and economic issues in the country.

US lawmakers visit detained Binance exec in Nigeria, call for urgent release

US lawmakers visit detained Binance exec in Nigeria, call for urgent release

Nigerian authorities have resumed their case against the detained Binance executive.

Worldcoin token surges 12% after Ecuador expansion and Kenya probe closure

Worldcoin token surges 12% after Ecuador expansion and Kenya probe closure

Worldcoin continues to face significant legal troubles despite its recent victories.

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Nigerian court drops Binance Anjarwalla’s case following his custody escape

Tigran Gambaryan is still held at the Kuje Prison by the Nigerian authorities.

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Nigeria drops tax evasion charges against Binance execs

Gambaryan continues to face money laundering charges from the Nigerian authorities.

Zimbabwe launches study to map and regulate crypto industry

Zimbabwe launches study to map and regulate crypto industry

The initiative seeks to map and regulate the crypto landscape, inviting insights from local and global firms.

Former US prosecutors demand action on Binance exec’s detention in Nigeria

Former US prosecutors demand action on Binance exec’s detention in Nigeria

The Nigerian government maintains Gambaryan and Binance would be allowed to themselves in court.

Lawmakers plea for President Biden’s swift action as US Binance exec fights for life in Nigerian prison

Lawmakers plea for President Biden’s swift action as US Binance exec fights for life in Nigerian prison

The lawmakers argued Gambaryan is being held as part of a coercion tactic by the Nigerian government to extort Binance.

Bitcoin miner Marathon partners with Kenya to capitalize on excess energy

Bitcoin miner Marathon partners with Kenya to capitalize on excess energy

The agreeement is expected to attract $80 million in foreign investments.

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

Nigerian High Court delays Binance executive trial over health concerns

Tigran Gambaryan has been held in Nigeria since February 26.