Regulatory
Global: DHS S&T and USCIS Collaborate on Digital Credentials Using Open Standards
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) has partnered with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to develop and ...
Regulatory
Global: House Financial Services Committee Urges Regulators to Emphasize AI Benefits in Financial Sector
Leaders of the House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) have urged the Treasury Department to prioritize the potential benefits of artificial intelligence (AI) as ...
Regulatory
Global: IRS Targets ‘Ghost Preparers’ and Emerging Tax Scams with New Coalition
Following a tax filing season marked by an increase in scams, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), in collaboration with various private and public ...
Regulatory
Global: The Role of Digital Wallets in Pakistan’s Digital Public Infrastructure
Pakistan’s rapid digital transformation has elevated digital wallets to a crucial role in the nation’s financial landscape. Platforms like JazzCash, EasyPaisa, and newly ...
Regulatory
South Africa’s New AI Framework Lays Groundwork for Tech Leadership
As South Africa advances its plans to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI), the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has ...
Regulatory
Nigeria: FCCPC and EFCC Join Forces to Protect Nigerian Consumers from Exploitation
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have pledged to strengthen their collaboration in ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NCC Updates SIM Registration and NIN Linkage Guidelines
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced an updated set of guidelines to enhance the processes for Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card registration ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Pledges to Address N215 Billion in Unclaimed Dividends with Tech Solutions
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the growing issue of unclaimed dividends, which have now reached N215 ...
Ghana
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Introduces Draft Regulations for Cryptocurrency Exchanges
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has unveiled draft regulatory guidelines for digital assets, signaling a new phase of oversight following a thorough internal ...
Regulatory
Global: PSR Outlines Next Steps for Expanding Variable Recurring Payments in the UK
Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs) are a new form of payment instruction that allows customers to authorize registered payment service providers to initiate payments ...
