Mauritius has a structured regulatory framework for crypto firms under the VAITOS Act, attracting both local and international players.
Kenyan Crypto Startups Consider Offshore Shift as New Capital Rules Raise Cost
Kenyan cryptocurrency startups are considering moving operations to Mauritius and South Africa due to new licensing requirements. The Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026, impose minimum capital requirements for virtual asset exchanges and wallet providers.
Kenya’s crypto rules put homegrown startups under pressure
Kenya's new crypto regulations require substantial capital from startups before the November 4 compliance deadline. Minimum paid-up capital requirements are set at Sh300 million for stablecoin issuers and Sh150 million for wallet providers.
Digital Payments Platform Unveils its 2025 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Results
Peach Payments processed over 2.69 million transactions worth more than R1.86 billion during the Black Friday weekend. The retail industry grew its share of online sales by 154% compared to the previous year.
South African Startup AIRE Uses AI to Transform Real Estate Across Africa and the Middle East
AIRE is a South African startup that integrates AI into the property sector. The company offers AIRE Software, which generates feasibility studies in five days.
Licensed, banned, undecided? Here’s the state of crypto licensing in Africa
Botswana became the first African country to issue a crypto license with the Virtual Assets Act in 2022. South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority approved 248 crypto licenses by the end of 2024.
