Crypto Exchanges - Web3Africa

African Fintechs in the Crosshairs of Europe’s MiCA Compliance Deadline

KenMichaelsJune 22, 2026June 22, 202606 mins

Europe’s consolidation earthquake was caused by the July 1 MiCA deadline. Just 17% of CASPs were approved. This threatens African fintechs and exchanges with frozen withdrawals and liquidity. This analysis shows how to map your dependency chain and act early.

South Africa’s FSCA Crypto License Framework: CASP Application Progress and Requirements Through 2024

KenMichaelsJanuary 26, 2024December 22, 2025011 mins

When South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) officially called crypto assets “financial products” under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, it was the first time in Africa that digital assets were accepted. The FSCA crypto license framework has now processed more than 400 applications since the application window closed on November 30,…