Nigerian native crypto exchange, Roqqu has announced that it has received the green light to kick-start operations in…
Nigerian native crypto exchange, Roqqu has announced that it has received the green light to kick-start operations in South Africa. This means the crypto exchange has been granted regulatory approval to allow South African users to purchase cryptocurrencies and withdraw funds with the country’s fiat currency.
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European Parliament approves crypto legislation
The European Parliament has approved its Markets in Crypto-Asset law (MiCA). This will allow the European Union to regulate the crypto industry.
With MiCA, European policymakers aim to set standard regulations and establish harmonised rules for cryptocurrencies at the European Union jurisdiction, providing legal certainty for the crypto industry and investors. The legislation, introduced for the first time back in 2020, needs approval from the European Council before becoming effective regulation.
Trump NFT sold out on the first day
The second collection of NFT licensing the name and image of Donald Trump, the former United States President, was sold out on Wednesday, a day after its initial launch.
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The collection featured 47,000 Trump digital collectibles priced at $99 each, netting over $4.65 million, and persons are promised one ticket to attend the Gala Dinner with Trump in South Florida if they purchase 47 Digital Trading Cards or buy 100 cards with crypto.
Roqqu secures South African license
This new license will allow South African users to buy digital currencies with the South African rand, which is the country’s legal tender and withdraw funds.
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According to an interview with CoinTelegraph, Roqqu highlighted South Africa as a focal point for its growth plans, which include reaching 5 million clients in 2023. Also, Roqqu has plans for Kenya, Tanzania, Ghana, and Uganda for expansion in the near future.
Coinbase CEO hits at regulators
He highlighted the need for regulatory clarity in the United States. According to him:
“The SEC has caused untold harm to America with its policy of regulation by enforcement. We will fight to fix that.”
Recall that in March, Coinbase received a Wells Notice from regulators indicating they were contemplating taking enforcement action against the exchange for potentially breaching United States securities laws.
Following that, in an interview with CNBC, Armstrong expressed his disappointment over the situation, emphasizing that the arrival of the Wells Notice without any prior indication of an issue was unfortunate.
Do Kwon indicted for document forgery
Recall that Do Kwon was arrested on March 23 while trying to board a private plane at an airport in Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro. He allegedly used fake documents while attempting to board the flight to Dubai. Also, according to the report, Han Chang-jun, Terraform’s former chief financial officer, is facing similar charges. He was arrested with Do Kwon in Podgorica in March.
Additionally, on Thursday, the Turkish police finally detained Faruk Fatih Ozer, founder and former CEO of Thodex, who allegedly fled Turkey with $2 billion stolen from the exchange in 2021.
That is all from us this week. See you same time next week!