Regulatory
Global: ECB Advances Digital Euro Preparations Amid Debates on Holding Limits and Privacy
The European Central Bank (ECB) continues its preparatory work for a potential launch of the digital euro by October 2025. The latest progress ...
Regulatory
Global: Lawmakers Propose AI Studies in Financial Services and Housing
U.S. lawmakers are advancing a legislative push to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the financial services and housing industries. Representative ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NATCOMS to Petition National Assembly Against 5% Telecom Excise Duty
The National Association of Telecoms Subscribers (NATCOMS) has announced plans to petition the National Assembly, urging lawmakers to halt any legislative approval of ...
Regulatory
Global: ECB Releases Second Progress Report on Digital Euro Development
The European Central Bank (ECB) has released its second progress report on the digital euro project, highlighting advancements made since the initial report. ...
Regulatory
Global: 21X Secures Groundbreaking License for Blockchain-Based Exchange and Settlement Under EU’s DLT Pilot Regime
In a landmark development, 21X has become the first financial market infrastructure (FMI) to receive a DLT Pilot Regime license from Germany’s BaFin ...
Regulatory
Global: OCC Recognizes Three Financial Institutions with ‘Outstanding’ Ratings in CRA Evaluations
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has awarded “outstanding” ratings to three out of 19 financial institutions in its latest ...
Regulatory
Global: UK Charts Path for Comprehensive Crypto Regulation by 2026
The United Kingdom has outlined a roadmap for comprehensive cryptocurrency regulation, with legislation expected to come into effect by late 2026. The announcement ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Reassures Investors on Fintech Regulation
he Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria’s apex capital market regulator, has reiterated its commitment to safeguarding investors amidst the growing adoption of ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Introduces New Registration Requirement for Capital Market Operators
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Nigeria’s apex capital market regulator, has announced a new requirement for capital market operators (CMOs) renewing their ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN’s Interest Rate Hike Dampens Stock Market Performance
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) experienced a downturn last week as the stock market reacted negatively to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) ...
