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Russia pushing ‘crypto’ payments, SWIFT alternative as sanctions bite
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8 July, 2024

Russia pushing ‘crypto’ payments, SWIFT alternative as sanctions bite

Bank of Russia said it had softened its stance on digital asset payment due to sanctions but admitted that the...
Zambia working with EU on AI strategy
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7 July, 2024

Zambia working with EU on AI strategy

Zambia’s government is also working with the Tony Blair Institute on the strategy, while also reviewing its cyber laws to...
Africa can use blockchain, AI to curb illicit finance: Nigeria’s anti-graft chief
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5 July, 2024

Africa can use blockchain, AI to curb illicit finance: Nigeria’s anti-graft chief

The EFCC chair noted that Africa loses $89 billion annually to illicit finance and that AI, data analytics, and blockchain...
IMF: Singapore, Denmark, US most prepared for AI
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5 July, 2024

IMF: Singapore, Denmark, US most prepared for AI

The IMF has released its AI Preparedness Index, which assesses 174 countries and how ready their economies are for the...
Germany losing out in AI race,  KfW bank says
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4 July, 2024

Germany losing out in AI race, KfW bank says

Despite being Europe’s largest economy and having decades’ worth of AI research, Germany is a net importer of AI products...
BIS: Central banks must raise their game to keep pace with AI
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4 July, 2024

BIS: Central banks must raise their game to keep pace with AI

The Bank for International Settlements is urging central banks to keep up with rapid developments in artificial intelligence, which it...

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