Nigeria
Nigeria: NDPB Investigating Phillips Consulting, UBA for Alleged Violation of NDPR
Following alleged complaints of violation of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) against Phillips Consulting and United Bank for Africa PLC., Dr. Vincent Olatunji, National Commissioner, Nigeria Data ...
Global
Global: Revolut gets regulatory approval to offer crypto services to its 17 million European customers
After announcing plans to grow its cryptocurrency workforce with, among others, employees in Europe, challenger bank Revolut has received regulatory approval to offer crypto services to millions of its ...
Ghana
Ghana: We haven’t banned dollar account – BoG
The Bank of Ghana has dismissed reports that it has banned the opening of dollar accounts. In a public notice, the Central Bank ...
Global
Global: Bank of Russia Aims for Full Launch of Digital Ruble in 2024
The Central Bank of Russia plans to begin the comprehensive implementation of the digital ruble two years from now, according to a paper ...
Global
Global: Crypto Trading, Investing Illegal in Iran, Central Bank Governor Reiterates
It is illegal to buy or sell cryptocurrency in Iran, the head of the country’s monetary authority has recently reminded citizens and businesses. ...
Regulatory
Zimbabwe: Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe ‘Developed a Roadmap for Adoption of CBDC,’ Says Governor
The governor of the Zimbabwean central bank, John Mangudya, recently said his organization “has developed a roadmap for adoption of CBDC [central bank ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Capital Market Master Plan Promotes Transparency, Confidence – SEC
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says the Capital Market Master Plan (CMMP) initiatives have helped in promoting transparency, protecting investors and enhancing ...
Global
Global: Elliptic Launches Next Generation of Blockchain Analytics with Introduction of Holistic Screening for Cross-Chain Compliance
Elliptic, the global leader in cryptoasset risk management, is launching the next generation of blockchain analytics – known as Holistic Screening – allowing ...
Global
Global: Uzbekistan Moves to Block Foreign Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Authorities in Uzbekistan are restricting access to online crypto trading platforms based outside the country and not registered under its laws. A presidential ...
Global
Global: India’s RBI tightens rules for digital lenders
India’s central bank has introduced new guidelines for digital lending firms designed to improve transparency and data protection. India has seen a sharp ...