Tag: digital asset regulation

The Blockchain Association of Kenya Pioneers Regulatory Innovation with VASP Bill

The Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK) unveils Kenya's inaugural community-driven Virtual Assets Service Provider (VASP) draft bill. Allan Kakai, BAK's Director of Public...

Mauritius enforces crypto licensing in a bid to promote adoption

On the global crypto list of 157 countries, Mauritius ranks 131st with 23,208 crypto owners as of 2022. In 2021, Mauritius released its...

Central African Republic announces plans for new crypto regulation framework

Digital assets require a legal framework to conduct and moderate their uses. CAR recently announced its plans to establish one of the...

Australia kicks-off the year at a high not in the crypto market

Australia has officially dethroned El Salvador as the world's fourth-largest Crypto ATM hub. By 2023, it had 219 active crypto ATMs overshadowing El...

Western Union finally makes a move towards blockchain and web3 technology

Trademark attorney Mike Kondoudis stated that Western union had filed crypto-related trademark applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Western Union...

African Central Banks present valid arguments against CBDCs and digital assets

Cryptocurrency within Africa has met apparent and defined opposition from the majority of the African central banks. The Central Bank of Egypt...

Highlights Africa can adopt from the white house fact sheet on digital assets

The White House fact sheet on digital assets contains highlights from 9 reports submitted to President Joe Biden Reports have encouraged improved supervision...