Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Affirms Legality of Old Banknotes, Urges Public Acceptance
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reiterated that every banknote issued by the institution remains legal tender, urging the public not to ...
Regulatory
Global: UAE Central Bank Implements Penalties for Unlicensed Virtual Asset Service Providers
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has collaborated with national regulators to release joint guidance, introducing penalties for unlicensed Virtual ...
Regulatory
Global: UK Announces Regulations Allowing Tech Companies to Issue Payment-Based Stablecoins
The Bank of England (BOE) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the United Kingdom have unveiled their plans to regulate the stablecoin ...
Regulatory
Global: U.S. Consumer Watchdog Proposes Regulations for Big Tech Payments and Digital Wallets
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the top consumer financial watchdog in the United States, has put forth a proposal to regulate digital ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Embrace Technology with Caution: Calls to Capital Market Operators from FinTechNGR and SEC
Capital market operators have received a compelling call to harness the potential of technology to enhance their operations while remaining vigilant about associated ...
Kenya
Kenyan Lawmakers Collaborate with Blockchain Association to Draft Crypto Regulatory Framework
Kenya is poised to potentially lead the world in allowing industry representatives to develop the regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. The Blockchain Association of ...
Regulatory
Global: Hong Kong Regulator Unveils Tokenized Investment Requirements in Response to Growing Demand
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) of Hong Kong has issued a set of business requirements for the provision of tokenized securities and ...
Regulatory
Global: UK Regulatory Authorities Unveil Blueprint for Regulating Stablecoins
The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have introduced proposals for the regulation of stablecoins, positioning them as a potent ...
Regulatory
Global: Dubai Financial Services Authority Approves Ripple XRP as a Virtual Asset
Ripple, a prominent player in enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions, has announced that the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has granted approval for ...
Global
Global: SEC Subpoenas PayPal Over Recently Launched Stablecoin
PayPal has received a subpoena from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requesting documentation related to its newly launched stablecoin. In its ...