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REGULATION | Payments Firm, Wiremit, Reportedly Becomes First FIU Regulated Crypto ...
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Fusion42 · 23 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Zimbabwean payments company Wiremit reportedly became the first cryptocurrency firm to register with the Financial Intelligence Unit under Zimbabwe's new regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers introduced in June 2026. This move mandates crypto businesses to comply with anti-money laundering controls and registration requirements, marking a formal integration of digital asset firms into the country’s financial oversight.
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You face a new gatekeeper in Zimbabwe’s payments space as crypto firms enter formal oversight. Registering with the FIU is now mandatory, but your business may need extra licences to avoid costly compliance pitfalls.
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