Regulatory
Global: Europe’s Digital Regulations: How the DSA and DMA Are Shaping Big Tech
The European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) and Digital Markets Act (DMA) were introduced as complementary pieces of digital policy reform, aiming to ...
Regulatory
Global: French Regulator Opens CASP Applications Ahead of MiCA Rollout
France’s financial markets authority, Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), has commenced accepting applications for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) in advance of the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FBN Holdings Achieves Record-Breaking Performance in H2 2024
FBN Holdings Plc, the parent company of Nigeria’s longest-established bank, First Bank, has announced outstanding financial results for the second quarter of 2024. ...
Regulatory
Global: Federal Financial Regulators Propose Unified Data Standards
Nine federal financial regulatory agencies have proposed new joint data standards for submissions across the agencies, following the requirements of the Financial Data ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Reportedly Approves Telecom Tariff Increase Amid Industry Debate
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is said to have approved a tariff increase for the telecom sector, according to various media sources. However, ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: WhatsApp May Withdraw from Nigeria Over FCCPC’s $220M Fine and Demands
WhatsApp has expressed concerns about potentially withdrawing from Nigeria due to recent demands and a substantial $220 million (over ₦300 billion) fine imposed ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Over 30 Million GSM Lines Risk Disconnection Due to NIN Linkage Issues — Telcos
Gbenga Adebayo, Chairman of the Association of Licensed Telecom Operators of Nigeria (ALTON), has revealed that over 30 million phone lines remain inadequately ...
Regulatory
Global: Coinbase Denies Allegations of Violating Campaign Finance Laws
Paul Grewal, Coinbase’s Chief Legal Officer, has denied allegations that the cryptocurrency exchange violated campaign finance laws through a $25 million donation to ...
Regulatory
Global: Central Bank of Jordan Maintains Interest Rates Amid Positive Economic Indicators
The Central Bank of Jordan’s Open Market Operations Committee has decided to keep interest rates on its monetary policy tools unchanged at their ...
Guinea
Guinea: PNG Draws Inspiration from Global Digital ID Leaders for Regulatory Upgrade
Papua New Guinea is embarking on a significant digital transformation, driven by a series of strategic initiatives and policy upgrades aimed at advancing ...