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South African tax authority documents alongside cryptocurrency symbols, blockchain graphics, and public consultation materials for the draft crypto tax guide

South Africa publishes draft crypto tax guide for public consultation

July 7, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

South Africa's revenue authority has released draft guidance on cryptocurrency taxation, covering income tax, VAT, and reporting requirements.

South African Revenue Service office with cryptocurrency symbols, tax documents, and blockchain compliance graphics

South African Revenue Service prioritises tax guidance over new crypto legislation

July 7, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

SARS opts to clarify existing tax rules for cryptocurrency instead of pursuing new legislation, aiming to improve compliance and taxpayer understanding.

Luno cryptocurrency exchange branding with Nigeria SEC regulatory approval graphics, blockchain network visuals, and digital asset trading interface

Nigeria’s SEC admits nine crypto firms to regulatory incubation programme

July 7, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Nigeria Securities and Exchange Commission has admitted cryptocurrency firms into its regulatory incubation programme as part of ongoing sector oversight.

USDC and Tether stablecoin logos displayed with transaction volume charts, blockchain network graphics, and digital payment analytics

USDC overtakes Tether in stablecoin volume as adoption drives 63%

July 7, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Circle's USDC has surpassed Tether in trading volume for the first time, fueled by institutional adoption and a 63% monthly spike in stablecoin activity.

Vitalik Buterin presenting Ethereum's revised roadmap with blockchain developers, network upgrade graphics, and Ethereum ecosystem visuals

Ethereum developers back Vitalik Buterin’s revised roadmap but call for faster delivery

July 7, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Ethereum researchers support Buterin's Lean Ethereum roadmap but warn execution speed, not vision, remains the network's biggest challenge.

Visa, M-PESA, and Onafriq logos alongside stablecoin, blockchain, and digital payment visuals with the Democratic Republic of Congo highlighted on an African map

Visa Partners with M-PESA and Onafriqn to launch stablecoin pilot in Democratic Republic of Congo

July 7, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Visa partners with M-PESA Africa and Onafriq to test stablecoin payments in DR Congo, targeting cross-border remittances and merchant transactions.

Daya fintech platform with stablecoin payment network, African digital map, and funding announcement graphics representing $2.4 million investment

Nigerian fintech Daya raises $2.4 million to scale stablecoin payment network across Africa

July 6, 2026ByBDInBlockchain, Crypto

Lagos-based Daya secures $2.4 million in seed funding to expand its stablecoin-based payment infrastructure across Africa, targeting transactions.

Illustration of Zimbabwe introducing its first cryptocurrency regulations to oversee digital assets and strengthen blockchain compliance.

Zimbabwe Requires Crypto Firms to Register as Virtual Asset Service Providers Under New Rules

July 1, 2026ByBDInBlockchain

Zimbabwe introduces VASP registration requirements for crypto firms, joining regional push for formal oversight of digital asset businesses across Africa.