Finance

Vanuatu passes digital asset framework
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7 April, 2025

Vanuatu passes digital asset framework

Vanuatu has passed a bill to regulate digital assets, including a licensing framework for exchanges, NFTs, digital asset custody providers...
Flurry of digital asset bills introduced in US Senate
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4 April, 2025

Flurry of digital asset bills introduced in US Senate

The digital asset space is heavily monitored, as seen in the back-to-back proposals of regulations tied to mining, investments, and...
BRICS eyes cross-border payment system, but there’s no need
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4 April, 2025

BRICS eyes cross-border payment system, but there’s no need

BRICS seeks to break free from dollarization, but instead of devising a currency, the organization sees the widespread use of...
Digital payments in Africa may hit $1.5T amid rise in fraud
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3 April, 2025

Digital payments in Africa may hit $1.5T amid rise in fraud

Mastercard attributed the growth to rising financial inclusion and increasing Internet penetration; on the flip side, digital fraud is skyrocketing.
Somalia, WU leverage emerging tech for payment services
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3 April, 2025

Somalia, WU leverage emerging tech for payment services

Both looking into boosting the digital payments sector, Somalia and Western Union embark on separate initiatives utilizing advanced technologies.
California focuses on digital asset rights under revised bill
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2 April, 2025

California focuses on digital asset rights under revised bill

The amendment to Bill AB 1052 would allow California-based entities to accept payments as digital financial assets for the sale...
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