Regulatory
Global Push for CBDCs Persists Despite Past Failures
In spite of the inherent risks and past failures associated with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), global policymakers continue to advocate for their ...
Regulatory
Global: SEC Extends Decision Timeline for Grayscale Ethereum Trust’s Spot Ether ETF Proposal
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced an extension of the deadline to decide on the proposed rule change allowing NYSE ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, Approves Revised Service Charter for Enhanced Business Facilitation
Mr. Olayemi Cardoso, the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has given his approval for the revised Service Charter of the ...
Regulatory
South Africa’s Financial Regulator to Evaluate 36 Crypto Firms for Licensing in December
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), South Africa’s financial regulator, is poised to scrutinize applications from 36 cryptocurrency companies seeking operational licenses in ...
Kenya
Kenya: Central Bank of Kenya Exposes Unlicensed Auto Financing Firms
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has disclosed that five prominent companies providing vehicle, motorcycle, and asset financing to low-income individuals across the ...
Regulatory
SA: Regulatory Authority Cautions Against Starlink Usage in South Africa
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa), the regulatory body overseeing telecommunications in the country, has issued a warning regarding the usage ...
Regulatory
Global: DigiFT Achieves Recognition from the Monetary Authority of Singapore
DigiFT, a digital assets exchange, is delighted to announce its recent achievement of obtaining a Capital Markets Services (CMS) license and being acknowledged ...
Regulatory
Global: FCA Unveils Reforms to Enhance Credit Information Market
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced proposals aimed at improving the accuracy of individuals’ credit files, fostering competition among credit reference agencies ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: SEC and Market Stakeholders Advocate Increased Listing of Infrastructure Bonds by FG
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and various stakeholders in the capital market are urging the Federal Government to prioritize the listing of ...
Regulatory
Global: Lawmakers Urge Caution in Introducing Digital Pound, Citing Risks
British lawmakers have cautioned against the introduction of a digital pound in large sums initially to mitigate the risk of potential bank runs, ...
