{"id":29571,"date":"2025-05-31T10:17:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T10:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=29571"},"modified":"2025-05-31T10:17:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T10:17:24","slug":"africa-crypto-news-in-review-south-africa-court-backs-crypto-kenya-to-host-blockchain-conference-blockchain-com-in-nigeria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=29571","title":{"rendered":"Africa Crypto News in Review: South Africa Court Backs Crypto, Kenya to Host Blockchain Conference, Blockchain.com In Nigeria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><em>Africa crypto news: A High Court in Gauteng, South Africa, rules that crypto is free from exchange controls. Kenya will host a crypto conference in June. Blockchain.com is setting up an office in Nigeria.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">South African crypto holders got a major reprieve after the High Court said tokens, including some of the <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">best cryptos to buy now<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, are not subject to exchange control regulations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Meanwhile, crypto stakeholders in Kenya are ready for a blockchain conference in mid-June. Binance will be the main sponsor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On the West African coast, Blockchain.com is set to open an office in Nigeria as part of a continent-wide expansion drive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Let\u2019s explore the major crypto stories on the African continent this week:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">South Africa Crypto News: Tokens Not Subject to Exchange Controls<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A High Court in Pretoria, South Africa, has <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/media.licdn.com\/dms\/document\/media\/v2\/D4D1FAQGsNpPaS6Epvw\/feedshare-document-pdf-analyzed\/B4DZb3TZXfGgAY-\/0\/1747905788094?e=1749081600&amp;v=beta&amp;t=Dz_Z2Mcb6YDNDfXpnNCgWcKVWSNckhm-KcndrFU2HkQ&amp;ref=mariblock.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ruled<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that cryptos do not qualify as \u201ccapital\u201d under the country\u2019s exchange control regulations. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">South Africa has strict exchange control regulations, requiring regulatory approval to export specific types of capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Classifying crypto as capital for exchange control would have been problematic, given its borderless nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"South Africa's Bold Move: New Crypto Regulations to Combat Money Laundering\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QSxofwFjn1o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crypto traders no longer need the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) approval before moving crypto from crypto money service providers in the country to international options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9+ Best High-Risk, High-Reward Crypto to Buy in May 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kenya Crypto News: Blockchain Conference Set for June<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference is <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/kenyablockchainandcryptoconference.co.ke\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">scheduled<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> for June 12 and 13 in Nairobi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-243170 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30T114535.701.png\" alt=\"Africa crypto news: Court in South Africa rules that crypto is free from exchange controls. Blockchain.com setting up office in Nigeria\" width=\"1417\" height=\"591\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30T114535.701.png 1417w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30T114535.701-300x125.png 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30T114535.701-1024x427.png 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30T114535.701-768x320.png 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30T114535.701-50x21.png 50w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30T114535.701-308x128.png 308w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2025-05-30T114535.701-350x146.png 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1417px) 100vw, 1417px\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This conference will gather over 1,500 industry stakeholders across Africa as Kenya continues to become an important hub for crypto commerce.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">With over 5 years of experience building mobile and backend systems in fintech and Web3, Renny Langat is helping redefine how decentralized technologies integrate with real-world systems.<\/p>\n<p>As a co-founder at Jua Labs, advisor at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ADAMUR_R?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@ADAMUR_R<\/a>, and an engineer at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lipad_io?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">@lipad_io<\/a>, he\u2019s\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Eq9X6gFw2J\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Eq9X6gFw2J<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kenya Blockchain &amp; Crypto Conference (@KBCC_01) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/KBCC_01\/status\/1928089038386315540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 29, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The event will bring together regulators, developers, investors, and policy experts to explore ways to boost regional adoption and innovation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Binance, which lists some of the <\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">next 1000X cryptos<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, is a notable sponsor of the event, which will allow other crypto platforms to showcase their services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kenyan legislators are also debating a Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASP) bill that could shape the country\u2019s crypto adoption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Blockchain Association of Kenya\u2019s S.A. Kakai discusses draft crypto bill\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i9-ecEMgUCI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This conference will <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">be a chance for<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> industry stakeholders to contribute to making this legislation fit for purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p id=\"discover-the-12-hottest-crypto-presales-to-buy-right-now\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/crypto-presales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Africa Crypto News: Blockchain.com Expands<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">UK crypto exchange Blockchain.com is set to <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2025-05-27\/crypto-exchange-blockchain-com-seeks-to-expand-in-nigeria-ghana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">expand<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to multiple African countries and open a physical office in Nigeria.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The exchange states that growing regulatory clarity on the continent drives its expansion into Africa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa have taken steps in the regulatory landscape.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Crypto In Nigeria: Blockchain.com Expands Amid Regulatory Shifts + More\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hqBSWlWUN2k?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ghana will enact legislation later this year to govern the industry per international best practices. Meanwhile, Nigeria enacted legislation on securities governing the crypto sector earlier this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Blockchain.com will become the first foreign crypto exchange to establish a presence in Nigeria, signaling confidence after Nigeria\u2019s public dispute with Binance last year.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">BREAKING NEWS : Binance set to exit Nigerian market, ceases provision of services in local currency.<\/p>\n<p>The platform has informed users that any remaining NGN balances will be automatically converted to Tether (USDT) stablecoin after March 8. Users are advised to withdraw, trade\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/eXlmfeft63\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/eXlmfeft63<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NigeriaStories\/status\/1764980160875356660?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">March 5, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Opening a physical office is a vote of confidence in the Nigerian market and, by extension, multiple African countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:<\/span><\/strong> <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/high-risk-high-reward-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">7 High-Risk High-Reward Cryptos for 2025<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Africa Crypto News: South Africa Court Ruling, Blockchain.com Nigeria <\/h2>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">South Africa crypto news: High Court rules that cryptos are exempt from exchange control regulations<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kenya crypto news: Binance is backing a crypto event scheduled for mid-June 2025 in Nairobi, Kenya <\/span>    <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Nigeria crypto news: Blockchain.com is expanding in Africa. Will set up a physical office in Nigeria<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span>    <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/africa-crypto-news-in-review-south-africa-court-backs-crypto-kenya-to-host-blockchain-conference-blockchain-com-in-nigeria\/\">Africa Crypto News in Review: South Africa Court Backs Crypto, Kenya to Host Blockchain Conference, Blockchain.com In Nigeria<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa crypto news: A High Court in Gauteng, South Africa, rules that crypto is free from exchange controls. Kenya will host a crypto conference in June. Blockchain.com is setting up an office in Nigeria. 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