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A North African country that has implemented a strict ban on all cryptocurrency activities to protect its national currency.
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Algeria Enacts Sweeping Crypto Ban, Criminalizing All Digital Asset Activity Under New Law
Tech In Africa - Jul 31, 2025
Algeria has outlawed its entire cryptocurrency ecosystem with the introduction of Article 6 bis. The government claims the ban is necessary to protect the Algerian Dinar and prevent money laundering and fraud.

South Africa in talks with Chinaβs Starlink rival
Techpoint Africa - Jul 31, 2025
Payaza secures SEC approval to raise β¦20 billion under its commercial paper programme. The approval is seen as a validation of Payaza's business model and financial health.

Can you use stripe in your african country? Hereβs the 2025 list.
Bendada.com - May 14, 2025
Stripe's tax automation product now supports 102 countries globally, up from 57 in 2024. The product is available in 19 African nations, aiding startups in compliance with local regulations.

In conversation with Yacine El-Mahdi Oualid, Algeriaβs minister of knowledge economy, startups, and micro-enterprises
TechCabal - Dec 13, 2023
Algeria is hosting the African Startup Conference to drive collaboration in Africa's tech ecosystem. The government is providing support for startups, including tax exemptions and the creation of the Algerian Startup Fund.
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