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Morocco Cracks Down on Crypto Crime: 5 Arrested in Phishing Scam

[Dec 7 12:30 PM] Moroccan authorities arrested five people suspected of running a cryptocurrency phishing scam. Email Phishing Scam Moroccan authorities have arrested and detained five individuals suspected of involvement in a cryptocurrency fraud operation. Police…

Yellow Card Raises $33M to Expand Stablecoin Presence in Africa

[Oct 20 9:30 AM] Yellow Card, a leading African stablecoin platform, closed a $33 million Series C funding round led by Blockchain Capital. The funding signifies a milestone for Yellow Card and the African fintech industry, highlighting the potential of stablecoins…

Nigeria Receives Nearly $100,000 From Unlicensed Crypto Firms

[Oct 16 9:30 AM] The Nigerian government received nearly $100,000 from two cryptocurrency firms accused of conducting unlicensed conversions of tether (USDT) to naira and vice versa. The two Nigerian cryptocurrency firms, Paparaxy Global Ventures Limited and…

South Africa’s Tax Agency Adds Crypto to Compliance Programs

[Oct 13 3:30 AM] The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced plans to include crypto assets in its tax compliance programs. SARS is seeking information on crypto users and is increasing its efforts to identify and audit non-compliant taxpayers. The…

Nigerian Regulator Pledges to Fight Crypto Fraud

[Oct 9 9:45 PM] The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vows to crack down on fraud, money laundering, and market manipulation in the crypto sector. The SEC director general, Emomotimi Agama, emphasized the importance of educating investors. Lagos…

Nigeria Injects $543.5M to Shore up Naira

[Oct 9 7:30 AM] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $543.5 million into the Nigerian foreign exchange market between September 6th and 30th to address currency volatility. The bank attributed the volatility to high demand for imports and seasonal factors…

Nigeria Introduces System to Boost Forex Market Transparency

[Oct 5 9:30 PM] The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is launching a new electronic system (EFEMS) to improve transparency in the foreign exchange market. This comes as the Nigerian currency weakens. Authorized dealers must comply with existing regulations and…