Regulatory
Global: FSOC Warns Stablecoins Pose Persistent Risks to Financial Stability
In its 2024 annual report, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) raised concerns about the potential risks stablecoins pose to the financial system, ...
Ghana
Ghana: NCA Collaborates with Mobile Network Operators to Ensure Reliable Telecom Services During Elections
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has unveiled plans to collaborate with mobile network operators (MNOs) to ensure seamless telecommunication services during and after ...
Africa
What is SupTech, and How is it Transforming Regulatory Oversight in Africa?
As Africa’s financial and regulatory ecosystems grow in complexity, regulators are under increasing pressure to enhance oversight, mitigate risks, and ensure stability across ...
Regulatory
Global: Vodafone-Three Merger Approval Signals Shift in UK Antitrust Policy
The United Kingdom’s decision to approve the $19 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK marks a significant shift in the country’s antitrust ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Investments and Securities Bill Passes Second Reading in Senate
The Investments and Securities Bill (ISB) 2024 has successfully passed its second reading in the Nigerian Senate, marking a significant step toward strengthening ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CITN Supports Tax Reforms, Urges Federal Government to Rethink Derivation Principle
The Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) has expressed strong support for the Federal Government’s proposed tax reform bills, urging policymakers to ...
Regulatory
Global: Australian Financial Regulator Revises Digital Asset Classification Framework
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released a consultation paper to update its regulatory guidance on digital assets, marking a significant ...
Regulatory
Global: Australia Targets Crypto ATM Providers Amid Money Laundering Concerns
Australia, home to the third-largest number of crypto ATMs globally, is intensifying regulatory scrutiny over concerns that these machines may be enabling financial ...
Regulatory
Global: Latvia Introduces Fast-Track Pre-Approval for MiCA Compliance
Latvijas Banka, Latvia’s central bank, is set to begin accepting applications and issuing operating permits for crypto-asset service providers in January 2025, coinciding ...
Regulatory
Global: ECB Progress Report on Digital Euro Highlights Key Debates on Holding Limits
The European Central Bank (ECB) has published its second progress report on the development phase of the digital euro, shedding light on advancements ...
