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Kenya drops controversial 3% digital asset tax after industry pushback Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya has officially withdrawn a proposed 3% digital asset tax following strong opposition from industry players and stakeholders. The tax, first introduced two years ago, faced growing resistance, particularly over the past year, led by the Virtual Assets Chamber of Commerce (VACC).June 30, 2025 -
Kenya proposes joint oversight by five agencies to regulate crypto sector Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya is advancing towards the formal regulation of its fast-growing cryptocurrency industry, following strong backing from a parliamentary committee. The National Assembly’s Finance Committee has endorsed a proposal for five government agencies to jointly oversee the operations of virtual asset service providers (VASPs).June 26, 2025 -
Kenya’s Parliament opens public hearings on landmark cryptocurrency bill Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya's Departmental Committee on Finance and National Planning has officially launched public hearings today, the 22nd of May, on the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, the country’s first major legislative effort to regulate the fast-growing digital asset sector.May 22, 2025 -
What are the best crypto casino games? CryptocurrenciesCrypto casino games are quickly gaining popularity across Europe, offering players in countries like Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands fast, anonymous, and transparent gameplay through blockchain technology.May 20, 2025 -
India orders crypto exchanges to monitor J&K deals amid laundering fears India CryptocurrenciesThe Indian government has directed local cryptocurrency exchanges to step up surveillance of transactions originating from Jammu & Kashmir and nearby border regions,May 13, 2025 -
Ghana's Central Bank unveils cyptocurrency regulation framework Ghana CryptocurrenciesGhana's central bank reportedly plans to begin regulating digital assets later this year, contingent on the passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act currently under parliamentary review.May 6, 2025 -
Kenya proposes first crypto regulation bill to oversee stablecoins and ICOs Kenya CryptocurrenciesKenya has introduced the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill 2025, its first attempt to regulate the fast-growing cryptocurrency sector.April 9, 2025 -
South Africa tightens crypto tax rules with mandatory SARS registration South Africa CryptocurrenciesThe South African Revenue Service (SARS) is intensifying its scrutiny of cryptocurrency transactions, warning traders, exchanges, and intermediaries that failure to register with the tax authority now constitutes a legal violation.April 7, 2025 -
Nigeria embraces cryptocurrencies as securities in new law Nigeria CryptocurrenciesNigeria has officially recognized cryptocurrencies and other digital assets as securities under its newly enacted Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2024.April 6, 2025 -
42% of Brazilian investors hold cryptocurrencies, Locomotiva survey reveals Brazil CryptocurrenciesA recent study by Locomotiva, commissioned by Binance, shows that 42% of Brazilian investors have exposure to cryptocurrencies - more than those invested in stocks, private pensions, government bonds, or foreign currencies.April 4, 2025
