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.
USDC stablecoin issuer, Circle files for US banking licence
Bendada.com - Jun 30, 2025
Circle has applied for a National Trust Charter with the OCC to establish a federally regulated trust institution. The proposed bank will manage the USDC Reserve and offer digital asset custody services to institutional customers.
Yellow Card Secures VASP License in Poland
Tech Labari - May 02, 2024
Yellow Card's subsidiary in Poland, Yellow Card sp. z.oo, has been registered as a VASP with the Polish Ministry of Finance. Yellow Card plans to acquire a MiCA license to enhance its offerings between Africa and Europe.