Regulatory
Global: EU’s Vestager Monitors Microsoft’s Talent Acquisition for Wider Implications
European Union regulators are closely observing Microsoft’s recent hiring spree, particularly its recruitment of most of the staff from artificial intelligence startup Inflection, ...
Regulatory
Tanzania Launches Data Protection Commission Ahead of Digital ID Implementation
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has officially inaugurated the country’s Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC), urging businesses and organizations handling personal data to ...
Regulatory
Global: New Zealand’s Privacy Watchdog Investigates Facial Recognition, Proposes Stricter Regulations
New Zealand’s privacy watchdog is advocating for stricter regulations governing the use of biometrics and AI technologies, such as facial recognition, amid growing ...
Regulatory
Global: Russian Antitrust Agency Raises Concerns with Apple Over Limited Payment Services for Users
Russia’s antitrust agency has formally reached out to Apple, expressing concerns regarding the restricted access Russian users have to comprehensive banking and payment ...
Regulatory
South Africa to Probe Microsoft Over Cloud Computing Licensing Practices, Source Reveals
A South African antitrust agency is gearing up to launch an investigation into Microsoft regarding its cloud computing licensing practices, as disclosed by ...
Kenya
Kenya: LemFi Granted Regulatory Green Light by CBK for Remittance Operations in Kenya
LemFi, a global financial technology firm specializing in international payment solutions, has secured regulatory approval from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to ...
Global
Global: Central Banks Collaborate on Tokenisation for Enhanced Cross-Border Payments
A consortium of seven central banks has partnered with the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) to delve into the realm of tokenisation for ...
Regulatory
Global: Bank of England and FCA Release Draft Guidance for Digital Securities Sandbox
UK regulators have unveiled draft guidance for firms seeking entry into the country’s pioneering Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), inviting feedback from industry stakeholders. ...
Regulatory
Global: SEC’s Closed-Door Policy Hindering Crypto Innovation, Says Hester Peirce
Hester Peirce, Commissioner of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has once again criticized her agency, citing concerns over its guidance ...
Regulatory
Global: UK and US Forge Historic Pact to Regulate AI Technology
The United Kingdom and the United States have inked what they tout as the first-ever bilateral agreement aimed at regulating the potential risks ...
