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Nigeria demands VASPs have local offices, CEO
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9 July, 2024

Nigeria demands VASPs have local offices, CEO

Nigeria’s SEC has given VASPs 30 days to register, and among the requirements is for the CEO or managing director...
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...

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