Kenya seeks to regulate crypto with new Virtual Assets Bill
The legislation, which has been tabled by the country’s Treasury, is designed to bring comprehensive oversight to the country’s growing cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Nixon Kanali
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Binance challenges Nigeria’s $80B tax claims
Legal technicalities over delivery of key legal documents are at the centre of a high value court case.
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Binance, AltSchool Africa to empower youths
According to Binance, the project comes at a time when digital skills would be required for 230 million jobs in Sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.
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Nigeria drops all charges against Binance’s Gambaryan
Ekene Iheanacho, a lawyer for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, confirmed his release at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday morning.
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Binance increases accessibility across Africa
This expansion aims to bolster Binance’s presence on the continent, where cryptocurrencies have seen a lot of interest and adoption in recent years.
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Nigeria scoffs at Binance's bribery allegations
The Nigerian Ministry of Information and National Orientation dismissed bribery allegations as Binance's well-coordinated public relations operation to repair its tarnished reputation.
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Binance exec’s wife calls his detention in Nigeria ‘’blackmail”
Yuki Gambaryan accused Nigeria of holding her husband liable for "the unsubstantiated actions of his employer" rather than engaging in negotiations with the company.
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Nigeria launches a manhunt for fleeing Binance exec
Nigeria authorities say a thorough investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to Nadeem Anjarwalla escape from lawful detention.
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Families concerned about jailed Binance execs in Nigeria
The families say they don’t feel that enough is being done to get them out, or at least the embassies' are not communicating directly with them.
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Kenya takes a step towards regulating crypto-currency
The government has invited the Blockchain Association of Kenya to produce the first draught of the Crypto Bill, which might lead to the regulation of crypto-currencies.
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Binance declared illegal in Nigeria, ordered to cease operations
In ordering the crypto exchange to stop operations, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission warns local investors that investing in crypto-assets is risky and may result in total loss of their investment.
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Crypto currencies ‘safe hedge’ against currency devaluations
Binance says cryptocurrencies are a safe investment option, as they can cushion consumers against depreciating currencies.