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Nigeria: SEC Clamps Down on Unlicensed Digital Platforms as CBEX Collapse Exposes N1.3tn Ponzi Fraud
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sounded a stern warning to investors, declaring that any digital asset or investment platform not registered ...
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Nigeria’s SEC Halts New Crypto Licences Amid Extended Due Diligence Measures
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has paused the issuance of new provisional licences under its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP), citing the ...
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Kenya Approves Access Bank’s Acquisition of National Bank, Signaling Shift in Regional Financial Dynamics
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and the National Treasury have formally approved the acquisition of the National Bank of Kenya (NBK) by ...
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Global: Standard Chartered and OKX Launch Regulatory-Backed Collateral Mirroring Programe for Institutional Crypto Trading
In a strategic move to enhance trust, transparency, and capital efficiency in digital asset markets, Standard Chartered has partnered with global crypto exchange ...
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Nigeria: Senate Committee Partners with Kuda to Boost Compliance and Transparency in Nigeria’s Financial Ecosystem
Nigeria’s financial system is grappling with major compliance challenges, underscored by the revelation of over ₦3.4 trillion in financial infractions across federal Ministries, ...
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Global: Revolut Set to Launch U.K. Stock Trading as It Expands Regulatory Footprint and Investment Services
Revolut is preparing to introduce U.K.-listed stocks to its trading platform in the coming days, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts ...
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Morocco sets the stage for Africa’s digital future ahead of continental launchpad event for innovation, AI and digital leadership in Marrakech
Rabat, Morocco – 9 April, 2025: Morocco will once again play a pivotal role in shaping Africa’s digital landscape. As the country continues ...
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Global: Block Fined $40M for AML and Compliance Failures on Cash App Platform
Digital payments firm Block Inc. has agreed to pay a $40 million penalty following regulatory action by the New York Department of Financial ...
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Nigeria: Verve Scales Contactless Payment Acceptance to Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Nigeria
Verve, a leading digital payment brand, has broadened its contactless payment acceptance across Nigeria as part of its strategic push to enhance financial ...
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Regulated Blockchain: The Next Frontier for Financial Services Transformation in Africa — Insights from Zone CEO Obi Emetarom
As Africa’s financial landscape rapidly evolves, a new chapter is emerging—one driven by the convergence of blockchain technology, digital payments, and regulatory innovation. ...