The June 30, 2026, Independent Auditor’s Report for Wrapped CBDC Limited provides a comprehensive attestation of the cNGN stablecoin’s reserve adequacy and regulatory standing at a specific point in time (9:45 pm WAT). Conducted by Bala Isah Garba and Company…
The introduction of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Regulations, 2026 is not only a milestone for Kenya’s digital asset industry but also a significant opportunity for professionals across financial services, technology, legal, risk, compliance and advisory functions. As virtual asset…
Kenya has introduced the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulations, 2026. The regulations provide the country’s first comprehensive framework for the licensing, supervision and regulation of virtual asset activities, bringing crypto-related businesses into the formal financial regulatory ecosystem. The new…
LemFi has announced a partnership with BVNK, a stablecoin payments infrastructure provider, to move its cross-border settlement processes onto stablecoin rails. According to LemFi, the partnership is designed to deliver near-instant value transfers between markets at a lower cost while…
Russia has taken one of its most significant steps toward cryptocurrency regulation by approving a comprehensive law governing the country’s digital asset market. Passed by the State Duma on July 21, 2026, the legislation establishes a formal legal framework for…
Binance is strengthening its presence across the African continent and is currently recruiting experienced professionals for key leadership and growth positions in both Southern and West Africa. Binance is the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and serves millions…
African businesses have long grappled with the inefficiencies of cross-border payments. Delayed settlements, high transaction costs, currency volatility, and fragmented banking networks continue to challenge companies seeking to trade and operate beyond their domestic markets. Against this backdrop, Busha Business…
Visa has unveiled the Visa Stablecoin Platform (VSP), a new enterprise platform designed to help financial institutions, fintechs, and payment providers access stablecoin capabilities through a single Visa-managed environment. The platform is intended to simplify how institutions come onchain by…
Tether, the largest company in the digital asset ecosystem, has led a $7 million Series A financing round in Pact Labs, alongside participation from Blockchange Ventures and Lasagna. The investment is aimed at accelerating Pact Labs’ role as a core…
Japan is taking a significant step in the regulation of digital assets by moving to classify cryptocurrencies as financial assets rather than treating them solely under the Payment Services Act. The change comes after Japan’s parliament approved amendments that will…
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