Licensing
10 articles
RegulationsRepublic of the Congo Cryptocurrency Regulation: Prior Approval and the Implementation Gap
Understand Congo-Brazzaville’s VASP prior-approval framework, COBAC payment restrictions, GABAC implementation findings and unverified capital requirements.
Shakila Afshar
RegulationsGabon Cryptocurrency Regulation: COSUMAF Approval and the Banking Restrictions
Separate Gabon’s VASP approval framework from COBAC banking restrictions, regulatory implementation gaps and unverified crypto capital claims.
Shakila Afshar
RegulationsBenin Cryptocurrency Regulation: Prior Approval Exists, Implementation Gaps Remain
Read Benin’s prior VASP approval rule, CENTIF’s 2026 implementation findings, separate payment requirements and the limits of verified capital evidence.
Shakila Afshar
RegulationsMadagascar Cryptocurrency Regulation: Legal Definitions, Licensing Gaps and AML Risk
Explore Madagascar’s statutory crypto definitions, SAMIFIN’s April 2026 licensing-gap findings, enforcement work and the limits of verified capital evidence.
Shakila Afshar
RegulationsTogo Cryptocurrency Regulation: The Approval Rule Behind the New AML Law
Togo requires prior approval for professional crypto services. Read how the AML law and Maison du Commerce du Togo’s exclusive mandate affect exchanges.
Shakila Afshar
RegulationsTunisia Cryptocurrency Regulation: Bitcoin, Exchange Controls and Draft Law
Tunisia applies longstanding exchange-control rules. Draft bill 2025/115 is still listed in parliament's committee process. Learn what that means for crypto.
Shakila Afshar
RegulationsMozambique Cryptocurrency Regulation: VASP Registration and AML Rules
Mozambique requires eligible virtual-asset service providers to register with Banco de Moçambique. Learn the activities covered, 90-day decision period and AML requirements.
Shakila Afshar
RegulationsMorocco Cryptocurrency Regulation: Bitcoin Restrictions and Draft Crypto Law
Morocco's exchange-control restrictions remain in effect. Draft Law 42.25 proposes crypto licensing, but it is not verified as enacted.
Shakila Afshar
RegulationsNamibia Cryptocurrency Regulation: VASP Licensing, Capital and Rules
Namibia has a dedicated virtual-assets law. Learn which crypto businesses need a licence, class-specific capital requirements and how Bank of Namibia approvals work.
Shakila Afshar
RegulationsKenya Crypto Licensing Deadline: What November 4 Means for VASPs
Kenya's VASP Act transition reaches its one-year anniversary on November 4, 2026. What section 47 says, how CMA and CBK responsibilities differ, and what operators should check.
Shakila Afshar