A 24-year-old French-Moroccan man has been arrested in Morocco after being linked to a string of recent kidnappings in France aimed at stealing crypto. Based on reports, Badiss Mohamed Amide Bajjou was taken into custody by Morocco’s national police on June 4. He was reportedly carrying several bladed weapons and multiple mobile phones at the…
Morocco aims to regulate the use of crypto assets without hindering innovation in the crypto ecosystem. Legal Framework for Crypto Nears Adoption in Morocco A legislative framework governing crypto assets in Morocco is almost ready for adoption, according to Abdellatif Jouahri, the governor of Morocco’s central bank, Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM). This framework seeks to promote…
Mastercard and the BCP Group, a Moroccan banking group, have partnered to improve cross-border payment solutions. This collaboration seeks to improve transaction efficiency while strengthening economic growth in the region. Improving Cross-Border Payments According to the official statement, the partnership combines Mastercard’s expertise in payment technology with BCP Group’s regional presence across African markets. Based…