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Morocco’s crypto paradox: bitcoin thrives despite a national ban

Morocco banned cryptocurrency transactions in 2017, but the sector has continued to grow under the radar. A new law in development may finally regulate the industry, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s approach to digital currencies. A firm stance on crypto In November 2017, Morocco’s......

Italy becomes first EU country to pass law regulating artificial intelligence

Italy has made history by becoming the first member of the European Union to adopt a comprehensive law regulating the use of artificial intelligence. The legislation, approved by parliament after a year of debate, introduces strict rules on how AI can be deployed across the country, with penalties including......

Morocco advances cannabis industry with approval of 67 legal products

Morocco has taken a significant step toward regulating its cannabis industry by approving 67 cannabis-based products for legal distribution. This marks a key milestone in the country’s efforts to formalize a sector that has historically operated in the shadows. The newly approved products comprise......

Ghana seeks Morocco’s expertise in cannabis regulation

Ghana’s Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has initiated collaboration with Morocco to study its advanced cannabis regulation framework. During a recent meeting in Accra with Morocco’s ambassador, Imane Quaadil, Ghanaian officials expressed interest in Morocco’s approach to licensing......

Málaga halts new tourist flat licences for three years to curb housing crisis

The southern Spanish city of Málaga has officially suspended the issuance of new tourist accommodation licences for three years, marking its latest effort to regulate the booming short-term rental market. The decision comes amid growing concerns over the impact of such rentals on affordable housing......

Bitcoin hits new record, surpasses $124,000 amid market optimism

Bitcoin reached a new all-time high early Thursday during Asian trading, briefly exceeding $124,500, before stabilizing around $123,600. This new milestone surpasses its previous record of $123,205 set on July 14. The surge was driven by a combination of strong performances on the U.S. stock markets,......

Moroccan lawmakers approve bill to reorganize the National press council

Morocco's House of Representatives has taken a significant step in reforming the country’s media regulation framework by adopting a draft bill to reorganize the National Press Council (CNP). The bill was approved by the Parliamentary Committee on Education, Culture, and Communication, with......

Police investigate alleged assault by ride-sharing app driver in Rabat

Moroccan authorities have launched an investigation into an alleged assault involving a ride-sharing app driver and a university student in Rabat. The incident, which took place on June 29, has reignited calls for stricter regulations on ride-sharing apps in the country. The incident The altercation......

Jouahri advocates global cooperation to strengthen Islamic finance resilience

Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib (BAM), Morocco’s Central Bank, emphasized the importance of international collaboration in advancing Islamic finance during the 23rd Forum on Islamic Financial Stability held in Rabat. The event, organized by BAM and the Islamic Financial Services......