
Article by Steve Kaaru
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26 February, 2024
Kenya forms ‘crypto’ working group after addition to the FATF grey list
Kenya joins neighbors Tanzania and Sudan and regional heavyweights South Africa and Nigeria on the grey list, with digital assets...
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26 February, 2024
EU’s new AML watchdog to be based in Frankfurt
Frankfurt beat bids from Madrid, Paris, Rome, and five other cities to host AMLA, a new 400-member agency whose anti-money...
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25 February, 2024
Apple’s new security protocol protects against quantum computing attacks
With the upcoming release of iOS 17.4, Apple says its iMessage users will be guaranteed protection against futuristic attacks from...
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25 February, 2024
Hong Kong reiterates ‘crypto’ and stablecoin regulation pledge as crime skyrockets
Treasury Minister says Hong Kong is to introduce licensing regimes for VASPs, OTCs, and stablecoins to curb crime, which shot...
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24 February, 2024
Citibank explores tokenization of private equity funds
Citibank’s proof of concept proved it’s possible to issue tokenized versions of private equity funds and remain compliant and compatible...
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23 February, 2024
Japan isn’t banning P2P digital asset transfers, FSA clarifies
The Financial Services Agency recommended that banks prohibit transfers to VASPs if the sender’s name differs from the account name,...
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