Regulatory
Zimbabwe Plans to Develop a Cryptocurrency Regulatory Framework
The Zimbabwean government is inviting all cryptocurrency service providers, both domestic and international, to participate in shaping its new regulatory framework for the ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: World Bank, WTO, and NITDA Collaborate to Boost Digital Trade
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), in partnership with the World Bank and the World Trade Organization (WTO), is taking significant steps ...
Regulatory
Global: EBA Releases New Guidelines Under MiCA Regulation
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has unveiled a detailed set of technical standards and guidelines under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation, offering ...
Nigeria
Nigerian Fintech Startups Face High Costs with New KYC Regulations
In light of recent changes mandated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), fintech startups are now required to physically verify the addresses ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NDPC Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness on Nigeria Data Protection Act
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) is intensifying efforts to increase awareness about the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) to ensure compliance among ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: Sterling Bank Partners with SPPG to Implement Blockchain for Credential Verification
Sterling Bank has joined forces with the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) to enhance credential verification through the adoption of blockchain ...
Regulatory
Global: Mastercard Pledges Full E-commerce Tokenization in Europe by 2030
As Europe accelerates its adoption of digital wallets, Mastercard has committed to achieving 100 percent e-commerce tokenization across the continent by 2030. This ...
Regulatory
Sumsub Enhances KYB Platform with Expanded Data Sources
Sumsub has introduced significant upgrades to its Business Verification platform, addressing common challenges in the verification process, such as verifying ultimate beneficial owners ...
Regulatory
Rwanda to Launch Digital Franc by 2026
Rwanda has announced its ambitious plan to introduce a national digital currency, the “digital franc,” by 2026. This initiative, led by the National ...
Regulatory
Global: German banks to shut down PayPal competitor Paydirekt
German banks are set shut down their PayPal competitor Giropay/Paydirekt and instead throw their weight behind continent-wide startup the European Payments Initiative (EPI). ...