IMF calls for tighter crypto regulation in Africa as the industry unfolds
FTX’s collapse is one of the reasons why countries in the region should adopt regulation, noted the monetary fund.
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FTX’s collapse is one of the reasons why countries in the region should adopt regulation, noted the monetary fund.
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