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Global: China’s Generative AI Regulations Go Live Next Month
China is a famously hands-on nation when it comes to controlling information within its borders. Still, that hasn’t stopped some of the world’s ...
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Global: German Regulator Extends Anti-Money Laundering Measures at N26
The German financial regulator, BaFin, announced on Monday the extension of its measures aimed at preventing money laundering at online bank N26. This ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: NAICOM and Industry Stakeholders to Assess Local Content in the Oil Sector
Regulatory agencies and stakeholders from the oil and gas industry and the insurance sector will come together to discuss the implementation of the ...
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Global: FSB Finalizes Recommendations for Global Crypto Framework
The Financial Stability Board (FSB), an international organization overseeing the global financial system, has concluded its recommendations for a global regulatory framework for ...
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Global: EU Commission Outlines Strategy for Web 4.0 and Metaverse Leadership
The European Commission has unveiled its strategy to position the European Union as a leader in Web 4.0 and the Metaverse, highlighting the ...
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Global: European Union’s Banking Watchdog Urges Early Adoption of Stablecoin Standards
The European Union’s banking watchdog has called on stablecoin issuers to voluntarily comply with “guiding principles” in managing risks and protecting consumers ahead ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Imposes Restrictions on Acquisition of Controlling Stakes in Holding Companies (HoldCos)
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced restrictions on the acquisition of controlling stakes in financial holding companies (HoldCos) within the country ...
Nigeria
Nigeria: CBN Introduces Stricter Limits on Shareholdings and Insider Loans in Banks
In response to corporate governance issues observed in several financial institutions in Nigeria, including smaller banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has ...
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Global: U.S. Appeals Court Denies FTC’s Request to Halt Microsoft’s Acquisition of Activision Blizzard
A U.S. appeals court has rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) plea to pause Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the maker ...
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Global: SEC Initiates Regulatory Review of BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Application
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted BlackRock’s application for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), indicating the start of ...
