Crime

Nigeria mandates local data storage amid privacy crisis
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24 June, 2026

Nigeria mandates local data storage amid privacy crisis

Starting January 1, 2027, Nigeria will require banks and fintech companies to store payment transaction data locally, bolstering data protection...
South Africa goes digital; Mauritius eyes tighter online checks
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17 June, 2026

South Africa goes digital; Mauritius eyes tighter online checks

South Africa overhauls its identity management system to curb illegal immigration, as Mauritius moves to enforce stricter oversight of online...
Most Canadians back crypto ATM ban, poll finds
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12 June, 2026

Most Canadians back crypto ATM ban, poll finds

A poll reveals that 56% of Canadians back banning digital asset ATMs, while some say better education may improve public...
BTC miners competing with rogue AI agents for dwindling returns
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11 June, 2026

BTC miners competing with rogue AI agents for dwindling returns

BTC miners face volatility as network difficulty rises, but may see a significant drop in the upcoming June 14 adjustment,...
98% of organizations fear identity-related threats: study
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10 June, 2026

98% of organizations fear identity-related threats: study

More organizations are being alarmed by identity threats, as AI poses mounting challenges to verification processes worldwide, according to a...
US grabs $1B in Iranian assets under Operation Economic Fury
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3 June, 2026

US grabs $1B in Iranian assets under Operation Economic Fury

As part of Operation Economic Fury, the U.S. seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets to limit Tehran's funding for...