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Bitcoin Forecast Suggests 30% Rally—But Risks Remain

KenMichaelsMay 12, 2025May 12, 202508 mins

Bitcoin forecast shows $135K rally potential as US-China trade optimism and ETF inflows push BTC past $104K. Institutional ETF demand jumps 175% to $4.4B, signaling growing Bitcoin institutional investment globally. African traders must navigate $106K–$108K resistance tests while balancing ETF opportunities and regulatory risks. Bitcoin, Bitcoin, Bitcoin, the original digital asset, continues to hold its…

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Crypto Remittance Regulations in Africa: What Namibia got right

KenMichaelsJanuary 5, 2025January 28, 202607 mins

Namibia flips 2017 crypto ban with Virtual Assets Act 2023, imposing $671K fines and 10-year jail terms for unlicensed VASPs. Platforms like Mindex navigate strict six-month provisional licensing, Travel Rule compliance for transactions over $1,056, and enhanced AML reporting. Yet a glaring gap remains: zero crypto taxation. As Bank of Namibia balances innovation with caution, Namibia joins South Africa, Mauritius, and Nigeria as Africa’s regulatory vanguard.