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The Virtual Assets Act 10 of 2023 was brought into force on 25 July 2023. With the promulgation and coming into force of the VAA, many had the hope that the Act would shed some light on questions such as, may one legally own, possess or trade Bitcoin, what the rules for t..
Amidst the festive cheer, the Central Bank of Nigeria unwrapped a special present. A game-changing Guidelines on the operation of Bank Accounts for ‘Virtual Assets Service Providers’.
It was recently published the Notice no. 4/GBM/2023, of 14 September (Notice), which approves the legal framework applicable to the registration of virtual asset service providers before the Mozambique Central Bank (Banco de Moçambique). This Notice, aims to com..
By way of Notice No. 4/GBM/2023, of 14 September 2023, the Bank of Mozambique approved the rules aimed at governing activities carried out by entities (natural or legal) transacting virtual assets in Mozambique (also known as VASPs). In particular, this new statute applie..
With the coming into operation of the Virtual Asset and Initial Token Offering Services Act 2021 (the “Act”) on 7 February 2022, Mauritius is seeking to become a jurisdiction of choice for investors to conduct business in virtual assets. This Act comes at an opportune tim..
