Regulation

Nigeria boosts digital ID rules as Namibia sets e-ID launch
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4 August, 2026

Nigeria boosts digital ID rules as Namibia sets e-ID launch

Nigeria improves security with a new digital ID framework, while Namibia plans to launch its innovative e-ID in September, modernizing...
Nigeria’s blockchain ambition loses ground to crypto
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3 August, 2026

Nigeria’s blockchain ambition loses ground to crypto

Nigeria's stalled National Blockchain Policy risks slowing innovation as the government prioritizes crypto regulation over broader blockchain adoption.
Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system
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31 July, 2026

Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system

Greece launches a €415.6 million ($472.8 million) bid for a digital ID card system to enhance security, authentication, and compliance...
Philippines targets fake IDs; Vietnam eyes asset tracking
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31 July, 2026

Philippines targets fake IDs; Vietnam eyes asset tracking

The Philippines warns against printing digital national IDs on PVC, while Vietnam proposes a law for state-managed digital identities for...
Thailand’s AI data centers challenge sustainability goals
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30 July, 2026

Thailand’s AI data centers challenge sustainability goals

Thailand's AI data center boom is fueling growth but raising concerns over water, energy, and sustainability, prompting calls for tougher...
Senate in crypto legislative limbo over Trump ethics, banker battle
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29 July, 2026

Senate in crypto legislative limbo over Trump ethics, banker battle

The U.S. Senate's push to pass the CLARITY Act before its August recess appears to have stalled as bipartisan divisions...