Regulatory
Global: ASIC Seeks Feedback on Updated Digital Asset Guidance
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued an updated draft of its guidance on digital assets, aiming to provide greater regulatory ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Senate Suspends Action on Tax Reform Bills Amid Public Concerns
The Nigerian Senate has temporarily halted action on the contentious tax reform bills currently under consideration, directing its Committee on Finance to suspend ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Proposed Valuation Regulations to Strengthen Nigeria’s Financial Sector – FRC
The Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC) has unveiled draft valuation regulations aimed at bolstering transparency, accountability, and consistency in financial reporting practices ...
Regulatory
Morocco Prepares Cryptocurrency Regulation as Central Bank Explores Digital Currency
Morocco is advancing plans to regulate cryptocurrency use, with a draft law currently in the process of adoption, according to Abdellatif Jouahri, governor ...
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 ...
