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Africa's crypto boom is accelerating. Binance's Larry Cooke speaks on what regulation ...

Published

19 August 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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Africa

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Read at africa.businessinsider.com

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Fusion42 · 19 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

African countries like Kenya, Ghana, and South Africa are advancing crypto regulation with moves toward harmonised, risk-based frameworks. Binance highlights the importance of clear rules, consumer protection, and regional coordination to foster safe crypto adoption and innovation.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You need to prepare for a regulatory shift in African crypto markets that favours harmonised, risk-based rules protecting users while enabling innovation. This creates an opening to expand cross-border crypto services in Africa with increased legitimacy and consumer trust.

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1 source · 19 Aug 2026

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