Nigeria
CBN announces Bitt Inc. as Tech. Partner for its eNaira
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has announced the formal engagement of the global Fintech Company, Bitt Inc., as the Technical Partner for its digital ...
Global
Australia considers new regulations for Apple, Google, and WeChat digital wallets
The Australian government has announced it is considering new laws that would tighten the regulation of digital payment services by tech giants such ...
Nigeria
CBN issues draft guidelines to Nigerian banks on e-Naira
The CBN recently sent a presentation to Nigerian banks about the eNaira project, revealing more details about its design and operational module. The ...
Global
Bank of Jamaica creates the first batch of its CBDC
Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) has announced the inaugural minting of Jamaica’s first batch of central bank digital currency (CBDC). A total of approximately USD ...
Global
Bank North (former B-North) secures full banking licence, raises GBP 20M
UK-based Bank North, has received a banking licence by the UK’s Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA), allowing the company to evolve within the SME banking ...
Global
Revolut seeks banking licence in Australia
UK-based Revolut has planned for a banking licence in Australia and is engaged in talks with the country’s regulator to be allowed to take customer ...
Regulatory
Zimbabwe: Firms Risk Losing Licences for Abusing RBZ Forex
The government has issued a stern warning to delinquent fuel companies that are abusing foreign currency they obtain from the Reserve Bank of ...
Global
Cuba’s central bank now recognizes cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
Cuba will now recognize and regulate cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, citing “reasons of socioeconomic interest.” Resolution 215, which was published Thursday in the state-run Official ...
Global
Central Bank of Brazil to regulate digital currencies
The Brazil-based central bank has reportedly planned to regulate digital currencies as the country takes to digital payments, according to coingeek.com. The Central Bank ...
Africa
Angola: BNA Revokes Licences of Financial Institutions
Angola’s Central Bank (BNA) has again cancelled the licences of non-banking financial institutions saying they have repeatedly failed to comply with the rules ...