Forbes: Africans Don’t Need U.S. Crypto ETFs As Much As They Need African-Specific Regulation

In her Forbes op-ed, AZA Finance founder and CEO Elizabeth Rossiello argues that Africa’s digital asset future depends less on access to U.S. crypto ETFs and more on the development of African-specific regulation. She highlights that while the approval of U.S. bitcoin ETFs provides legitimacy and useful data for regulators worldwide, it should not replace homegrown approaches tailored to African markets.

With Sub-Saharan Africa already receiving $117.1 billion in on-chain value, Elizabeth stresses that clear, enforceable rules are critical to protect consumers, capture economic growth, and bring crypto trading into formal, taxable systems. She points to Nigeria and South Africa as early leaders in licensing frameworks, and calls on African regulators to set their own agenda to ensure the continent leads in financial innovation.

Read the full article on Forbes here.