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VAAK: Kenya’s Answer to Building Africa’s Most Mature Crypto Ecosystem

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….

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Morocco Ditches Crypto Ban: Bill 42.25 Opens Door to $11 Billion Market

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….

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The 59 Chosen Ones: Who Secured South Africa’s First Crypto Licenses?

TL;DR,     Out of 355 total applicants, only 59 companies have successfully met the requirements to secure FSCA crypto licenses in South Africa’s first regulatory wave. The South African regulatory journey, starting in 2018, has evolved into a comprehensive framework that legitimizes crypto assets to protect consumers and prevent financial crimes. This regulatory move covers a…

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