Kenya
Kenya Finance Bill 2024 Advances Amid Public Outcry
The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented in parliament in May, has passed its second reading, despite significant public opposition. The bill proposes increased ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC Releases Framework to Support Banking Sector Recapitalisation
In a bid to bolster the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation programme and achieve its targeted objectives, the Securities and Exchange Commission ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Inflation Slows in 13 States as CBN Policies Take Effect
Nigeria’s monthly inflation rate has slowed for the third consecutive month, signaling the effectiveness of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) monetary policy ...
Regulatory
Global: Blockchain Advocacy Group Raises Privacy Concerns Over IRS Crypto Tax Form
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a prominent trade association within the blockchain industry, has submitted feedback regarding the United States Internal Revenue Service’s ...
Regulatory
Global: Apple Delays AI Features in EU Due to Digital Markets Act Concerns
Apple has decided to delay the release of several new AI features in the European Union, including Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, and SharePlay ...
Regulatory
Global: EU AI Act Needs Revision to Ensure Genuine Risk-Based Approach, Report Suggests
A recent legal study has added to the growing criticism of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, highlighting that crucial provisions do not ...
Regulatory
Global: Mastercard to Phase Out Manual Card Entry for Online Payments in Europe by 2030
Mastercard has unveiled a strategic initiative to eliminate manual card entry for online transactions in Europe by 2030. This effort aims to enhance ...
Regulatory
Global: Italian Government to Intensify Crypto Market Surveillance
Italy is set to intensify its surveillance of cryptocurrency markets in line with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulatory framework. Under ...
Regulatory
Global: US Bans Sale of Kaspersky Software, Citing Security Risk from Russia
The U.S. government announced on Thursday a ban on the sale of Kaspersky antivirus software within the country, urging current users to switch ...
Regulatory
South African Regulator Blocks StarTimes’ OnDigital Media Licence Renewal, Orders Shutdown
Debbie Wu, CEO of OnDigital Media, has assured customers and stakeholders that despite a shutdown order, the company will continue its operations. “We ...
