Regulatory
Global: Japan Weighs Relaxing Crypto Regulations Amid Growing Blockchain Initiatives
Japan is reportedly exploring the possibility of loosening its regulations on the cryptocurrency industry, driven by an increasing number of domestic companies launching ...
Regulatory
Nigeria: NATCOMS Calls for Further NIN-SIM Linkage Extension as Telcos Begin Disconnecting Unlinked Lines
The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has urged the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to extend the deadline for the National Identification Number ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Polaris Bank Accelerates Growth with New Board of Directors
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has appointed a new full board of directors for Polaris Bank, marking a significant transition in the ...
Regulatory
Global: UK Banks Applaud Regulated Liability Network (RLN) Experiments
The UK’s Regulated Liability Network (RLN) is being hailed as a groundbreaking platform designed to foster innovation across various forms of money, including ...
Regulatory
Global: New EU Antitrust Chief Teresa Ribera Faces Challenges from Big Tech and Calls for Looser Regulations
Teresa Ribera, Spain’s current minister for ecological transition, has been nominated by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take on the ...
Regulatory
Global: Hong Kong Prepares AI Guidelines for Finance Sector
The Hong Kong government is set to introduce regulatory policies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the finance sector, with the ...
Regulatory
Global: Sweden’s Central Bank Urges Legislative Action to Safeguard Cash Access
Sweden’s central bank, the Riksbank, has called for regulatory measures to ensure that businesses and operators legally required to accept cash have access ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: FRC CEO Urges Stronger Efforts to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals
Dr. Rabiu Olowo, Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRC), has called for intensified efforts to ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Banks Collaborate with NDPC to Strengthen Data Security
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has joined forces with Nigerian banks to raise awareness about the requirements of the Data Protection Act, ...
Regulatory
Global: Meta to Resume AI Training in the UK Following Regulatory Pause
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced it will resume using publicly available information from adult users in the UK ...
