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Stablecoin AML extension necessary for US national security: Brookings Institute
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29 April, 2024

Stablecoin AML extension necessary for US national security: Brookings Institute

Former CFTC Chair Timothy Massad said stablecoins may put the U.S. national security at risk because of their bearer nature,...
Consensys sues SEC over plans to label ETH an unregistered security
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29 April, 2024

Consensys sues SEC over plans to label ETH an unregistered security

Drawing from previous cases involving securities, Consensys struck the SEC with a complaint as it seeks protection from the U.S....
UK competition regulator scrutinizes big tech ‘partnerships’ in AI industry
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29 April, 2024

UK competition regulator scrutinizes big tech ‘partnerships’ in AI industry

The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority is inviting views on whether AI partnerships and other arrangements between the big techs...
Mauritania commissions Germany’s G+D to design CBDC
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29 April, 2024

Mauritania commissions Germany’s G+D to design CBDC

The prospective CBDC, called the digital ouguiya, will “advance the digital transformation” and boost financial inclusion in Mauritania, the central...
South Africa’s digital payments roadmap includes CBDC, stablecoins
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28 April, 2024

South Africa’s digital payments roadmap includes CBDC, stablecoins

South Africa is marching toward Vision 2025 payments digitalization, with the central bank identifying stablecoins and a retail CBDC as...
Nigeria’s central bank denies directive to freeze digital asset bank accounts
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27 April, 2024

Nigeria’s central bank denies directive to freeze digital asset bank accounts

After news outlets reported on the directive supposedly issued to multiple banks, the Central Bank of Nigeria denied it amid...
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