Nigeria’s central bank launches fintech regulatory sandbox
The Central Bank of Nigeria has called on innovators in the fintech space to apply with the recently launched regulatory sandbox, with Ghana’s central bank announcing a similar project.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has called on innovators in the fintech space to apply with the recently launched regulatory sandbox, with Ghana’s central bank announcing a similar project.
South Africa’s ads watchdog worked with industry stakeholders to develop the new clause which requires VASPs to tell users they could lose all their money.
Nigeria published a new policy document, pledging to rethink its ICO stance to attract FDI as well as a blockchain-based CBDC amid slow eNaira uptake.
Morocco lifted the ban on digital assets, Kenya is now taxing Bitcoin, Nigeria drafted its first law recognizing Bitcoin, Zambia delved into CBDCs and more.
The bill recognizes digital assets and gives the apex bank and SEC jurisdiction over the sector, months after CBN banned VASPs from accessing banking services.
On CoinGeek Backstage, NITDA’s Kashifu Inuwa was interviewed about blockchain technology in Africa that he believes will leapfrog the West again.
IMF says Africa stands at great risk if it fails to rein in its Bitcoin industry—the fastest growing globally—especially for countries making BTC legal tender.
Thirteen central banks met in Kenya recently to discuss the impact of CBDCs on cross-border payments while still ensuring AML and CFT standards are adhered to.
E-Livestock Global is offering a blockchain solution for such customers that makes use of an RFID system to trace cows’ histories, enabling buyers to learn about a cow’s health records, among others.
In his presentation, Ahmed Yousif talked about the role of blockchain in government and smart cities, calling on young Nigerians to build their own on the blockchain.
The Centbee co-founder talked about how BSV’s instant transactions and low fees allow any African to easily send money across the world at Digital Nigeria.
From Jimmy Nguyen to Lorien Gamaroff and Ahmed Youssif, BSV blockchain was well represented at the Digital Nigeria event, and the message was clear—it’s time for Africa.