OpenAI joins C2PA to combat AI-generated misinformation. With industry leaders, they aim to authenticate digital content, countering deepfakes in crucial times like elections. Together, they pave the way for a united stand against digital deception.

Morocco is drafting a bill to regulate crypto assets in line with the recommendations made during the last G20 Summit.

Nigeria maintains the highest cryptocurrency usage in Africa and stands among the most advanced countries worldwide, displaying an annual growth rate of 9% despite recent fluctuations in Bitcoin interest.

In the third quarter of 2023, Kaspersky reported a 32% increase in detected phishing attacks in Kenya compared to the previous quarter and a 12% rise compared to the same period in 2022.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa recently completed assessments for 36 out of 74 firms initially considered. These 36 entities are set for presentation at the Licensing Executive Committee meeting.

Google has emphasized that advertisers must comply with the diverse laws governing each targeted location.

Since cryptocurrencies were categorized as financial products last year, the FSCA highlights a lapse in oversight and aims to address this by requiring companies to establish a physical presence within the country.

The proposed framework outlines capital gains taxation when Kenyans sell or utilize cryptocurrencies in transactions.

As of November 30, the FSCA confirmed receiving 128 applications, signaling the keen interest within the crypto community to comply with the regulatory framework.

Dania stressed that the police’s actions in apprehending the criminals play a pivotal role in dispelling concerns about fund mismanagement and in reaffirming Patricia Technologies’ integrity.

Patricia has acknowledged the Nigerian law enforcement agencies for Bonse’s arrest. CEO Hanu Fejiro highlighted that the recovered funds would significantly aid in compensating affected Patricia users.

The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) standard seeks to establish a comprehensive global system for the seamless exchange of tax-related data to combat tax evasion.

This development unfolded on October 31, when the Committee on Finance and National Planning invited representatives from BAK to engage in discussions about the regulation of digital assets.

Access Bank initiated this action due to a significant loss it incurred, allegedly amounting to over $10.4 million or 8 billion naira, between May and June this year

The Journal de Bangui reported that Bryan Ndikum, a Cameroonian national, was apprehended in Berberati, and it is believed that he and his associates operated Clé du Succès from the CAR capital, Bangui.

The firm, known as Clé du Succès (French for “key to success”), has come under scrutiny as its operators mysteriously vanished overnight, absconding with substantial sums of money invested by unsuspecting individuals.

The fraudsters built trust with their victims and then introduced them to cryptocurrency investments, promising quick profits.

The parliamentary panel, consisting of 18 lawmakers, has urged the regulatory Communications Authority of Kenya to disable Worldcoin’s virtual platforms, including blacklisting related IP addresses.

The ministry’s recent report on cryptocurrency and Ponzi schemes highlights the prevalence of these fraudulent operations in Cameroon’s crypto ecosystem.

U.S. authorities insisted that the Worldcoin executives had not committed any wrongdoing that warranted their arrest. Instead, they pledged to make the executives available when required for any legal proceedings.

Blania’s appearance comes in the wake of the Kenyan government’s suspension of the Worldcoin project in the country on 2nd August

The inadequacies of existing laws became apparent when it was revealed that WorldCoin had been registered merely as a data processor in Kenya.

Governor Kamau Thugge emphasized that the Central Bank of Kenya does not possess the authority to issue licenses or regulate cryptocurrency.

The association’s petition seeks to address concerns about the potential ramifications of DAT for both the digital industry and the broader economy.

The primary objective of the bill is to safeguard Angola’s national power grid, as highlighted by Finance Minister Vera Sousa.

The Federal Republic of Somalia has acted against platforms that were deemed to be promoting unethical crypto-related services and facilitating supportive avenues.

The Angolan government has initiated preparations for a bill that seeks to institute comprehensive regulations for cryptocurrencies within its borders.

Mirror Trading International’s CEO Johann Steynberg found guilty for identity forgery in Bitcoin pyramid scheme; faces reduced fine and ongoing extradition proceedings.

The implementation of the National Blockchain Policy in Nigeria will strengthen the Nation’s digital economy, by expanding financial inclusion, security, and accountability, increasing efficiency in service delivery, and creating job opportunities

Kenyan authorities have carried out a raid on Worldcoin’s Nairobi warehouse, seizing documents and equipment amid allegations that the company failed to disclose its true intentions for the registrations.