TL;DR, The Virtual Assets Association of Kenya serves as the unified bridge between Kenya’s crypto industry and regulators (CBK/CMA), handling advocacy, standard-setting, and education to prevent bottlenecks in VASP licensing and compliance. Kenya evolved from issuing Bitcoin warnings in 2015 and facing FATF grey-listing in 2024 to establishing comprehensive VASP regulations and VAAK….
ADAPT pilot launches 2026 to unify 55 African nations via IOTA blockchain. Backed by AfCFTA, Tony Blair Institute, and WEF, it replaces fragmented borders with open-source infrastructure. Stablecoins (43% of transactions) slash payment costs from 9% to under 3%. Customs clearance drops from weeks to hours. Rollout: Kenya Q1 2026, Ghana next, full implementation by 2035. Goal: unlock $70B+ trade, double intra-African commerce, generate $23.6B annual gains.
TL;DR, Under the Kenya VASP Act, Kenya replaced the 3% Digital Asset Tax with a 10% excise on exchange fees; regulators also confirm no VASP is licensed yet. CBK will oversee payment-focused VASPs; CMA handles securities-like tokens. Regulations are pending, so firms should prepare AML, governance, and disclosure programs now. Kenya is shifting…
TL;DR, Kenya’s ATPU detained 22 suspects across 5 regions for crypto terror financing, uncovering a $430,000 virtual-asset laundering operation with suspected terrorism links to Tanzania. Kenya’s new Virtual Asset Service Providers Act 2025 imposes penalties up to $154,000 and 10 years imprisonment for unlicensed crypto operations, requiring strict AML/CFT compliance and real-time regulatory…
TL;DR, With user adoption projected to hit 3.13 million by 2026, the new Morocco crypto regulation (Bill 42.25) officially replaces the 2017 ban with a structured, safety-focused framework. Modeled after Europe’s MiCA, the bill splits oversight between the AMMC (for token issuance and service providers) and the Central Bank (for stablecoins) to ensure financial stability….
TL;DR, The Global AI Show 2025 in Abu Dhabi on Dec 8-9 expects over 5,000 attendees, with 80% being C-suite executives, creating a major hub for AI investment. Backed by the UAE government, the event is a key part of the nation’s “AI Strategy 2031,” focusing on how democracies can lead AI development ethically and…
TL;DR, With past events hosting 48% C-level executives, the Global Blockchain Show 2025 expects 5,000+ attendees in Abu Dhabi this December. This event is essential for African Web3 startups, providing direct access to global investors and decision-makers capable of green-lighting partnerships and funding immediately. Co-located with the Global Games Show, the event moves beyond vaporware…
TL;DR, Super Group launched ZAR Supercoin, a fully licensed South African rand stablecoin backed 1:1 by ABSA Bank reserves, targeting Africa’s projected $100 billion stablecoin market. Built on Solana with FSCA licensing and institutional-grade security, ZAR Supercoin eliminates the 12.7% remittance costs plaguing corridors like South Africa-Zimbabwe while offering instant, near-zero-cost transactions. Launching…
TL;DR, MTN is bringing Microsoft’s AI productivity tools, specifically Copilot, to its 300 million customers across Africa to boost digital skills and opportunities. The partnership aims to close Africa’s digital skills gap by providing AI-powered learning tools for students and productivity solutions for small businesses. A phased rollout of the AI initiative is scheduled…
TL;DR, The Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 revealed that stablecoins represent 43% of Africa’s crypto trading volume, with over $300 billion in annual transactions flowing through African markets. Momentum is shifting from pilots to policy—licensing, AML/CFT, and interoperable rails like PAPSS are central to unlocking faster, cheaper cross‑border payments. Debate intensifies over global vs….
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