Regulatory
Bank of Korea publishes book on central bank digital currency’s legal issues
The Bank of Korea has announced that it would be testing the distribution of a central bank digital currency in 2021. Preparations appear ...
Regulatory
CBN explains why it banned banks from dealing with Cryptocurrencies
The Central Bank of Nigeria, in a press release dated, the 7th of February 2021 has explained in detail the reason for its ...
Regulatory
List of countries where ‘cryptocurrency trading’ is legal, illegal
Cryptocurrency has become a widely acceptable means of payment with greater capacity and faster settlement than other traditional financial structures. It is a ...
Regulatory
Russia’s regulatory sandbox and the implementation of blockchain tech
The main challenge companies face when testing and implementing innovative technologies is the need to amend existing legislation. Developing and testing new products ...
Regulatory
Kenya’s fintech regulations, Airtel Telkom sanctions, Carbon hits $243m
The Central Bank of Kenya is looking to tighten its regulatory reins over digital payments services like mobile money. It has, therefore, released a ...
Regulatory
SEC sets new rule for collective investment schemes
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has directed that all units/securities of a collective investment scheme shall be registered by the commission The ...
Regulatory
Fintech regulation: how to achieve a level playing field
The evolution of regulation to encourage fair competition between traditional banks and new fintech and big tech players is now being debated. Some ...
Regulatory
Buy Now, Pay Later Firms Face UK FCA Crackdown
The buy now, pay later industry (BNPL) will now be regulated by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following a four-month review led ...
Regulatory
Beijing bank regulator orders crackdown on illegal property loans
The Chinese capital’s bank regulator has ordered an investigation into the illegal use of personal loans to invest in real estate amid growing ...
Regulatory
Australian securities regulator latest to suffer file sharing breach
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (Asic) has suffered a cyber security breach related to its use of the Accellion file sharing software ...
