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Fintech Giant Flutterwave Partners With Nigerian Anti-Graft Body to Launch Cybercrime Center

June 21, 2024

Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech startup, has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a cybercrime research center. This strategic initiative aims to intensify the fight against internet crime, enhance the security of business transactions, and provide opportunities for Nigerian youth. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed…
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Italy Proposes Stringent Measures to Tackle Crypto Market Manipulation

June 21, 2024

Italy is taking steps to enhance surveillance of crypto assets and address associated risks. According to a draft decree reviewed by a news agency, the plan includes imposing high fines on those who manipulate the market. The fines range from $5,400-$5.4 million (€5,000 to €5 million) for offenses such as insider trading, unlawful disclosure of…
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Zimbabwean Regulators Develop Framework for Virtual Assets Trading

June 18, 2024

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Zimbabwe (SECZ) and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) are reportedly developing a framework for virtual asset trading. The framework aims to provide clear legislation, client protection under the Data Protection Act, and educational support. Challenges include infrastructural investment and licensing fees for foreign-supplied systems. An informal virtual asset…
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Tanzania Targets Crypto Traders With Proposed Income Tax Act Amendment

June 18, 2024

Tanzania plans to amend its Income Tax Act to tax crypto trades. The proposal includes a three per cent withholding tax on income from digital asset transactions. Digital platform owners or facilitators of digital asset transfers will act as withholding agents. Foreign citizens operating such platforms must register under Tanzania’s Simplified Tax Regime. The government…
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Japanese Regulator Issues Warning to Unregistered Crypto Platform Lbank Exchange

June 17, 2024

The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan issued a warning to Lbank Exchange, an overseas cryptocurrency platform, for operating without registration. Lbank, which ranks 56th in trading volume according to Coingecko, has been offering services to Japanese residents despite reportedly having an unknown address and representative. This action follows similar warnings issued by the FSA…
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Abu Dhabi Regulator, ADGM, Signs Digital Assets MoU With Bermuda Monetary Authority

June 11, 2024

The Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) have signed a digital assets Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This MOU establishes a framework for collaboration between the two regulatory authorities to support the creation and effective supervision of digital assets entities across their jurisdictions. It…
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Intel Partners With African Development Bank to Train 3 Million in Advanced AI Skills

June 10, 2024

The African Development Bank (ADB) and Intel have announced a significant partnership to train three million Africans and 30,000 government officials in advanced artificial intelligence (AI) skills. According to the ADB, this training is expected to revolutionize the African digital ecosystem and contribute to economic growth. The program will tackle socio-economic challenges and enhance productivity…
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Hoskinson Laments the Disconnect Between Public Perception of Cardano and Its Fundamentals

June 9, 2024

The Cardano blockchain co-founder, Charles Hoskinson, has expressed frustration over what he perceives as a disconnect between the public perception of Cardano—shaped by influencers and media—and the project’s actual progress and fundamentals. Hoskinson highlighted technological advancements such as Hydra, the development of partner chains, and many community events as some of Cardano’s achievements. Despite these…
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Claims Against Collapsed South African Bitcoin Investment Firm Rise to $84.5 Million

June 8, 2024

Claims against Mirror Trading International (MTI) have reached over $84.5 million (ZAR1.6 billion), with more than 8,000 proven creditors as of the end of April. The MTI estate still holds around $33.7 million in its accounts. Legal action is underway in multiple countries to recover withdrawals made by those who profited from the scheme. MTI…
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South African Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Metaverse Ponzi Scheme

June 8, 2024

Neil Leon De Waal, a key figure in the GS Partners metaverse fraud case, was reportedly arrested by South African law enforcement in late May. He was subsequently released on bail on June 3. Authorities began investigating De Waal following a complaint from one of his victims. The complainant, who lives in Benoni, had to…
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