The Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC) has been granted permission by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to test the cNGN stablecoin in a regulatory sandbox. On February 27, 2024, the new stablecoin will be released. Moreover, the cNGN stablecoin is in full compliance with all regulations and standards imposed by
As a move toward becoming a center for virtual assets, Hong Kong has suggested strict restrictions for stablecoins. But the new change might make things tough for widely used stablecoins. Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), according to experts, might be in jeopardy since the regulation is more stringent than
Investors and the Nigerian economy stand to benefit from the new stablecoin, the cNGN, which is being developed and managed by a consortium of Nigerian institutions. Anonymous insiders within the project have confirmed that the cNGN token is linked to and supported by the Nigerian naira, the official currency of
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), two of Hong Kong’s financial regulatory agencies, have made headlines in the cryptocurrency spot ETF market with their announcement. The SFC and the other relevant authorities have announced their intention to begin accepting applications to authorize VA
The premier blockchain and Web3 event in Europe, Paris Blockchain Week, has revealed that additional speakers have been added to the lineup for its fifth edition, which will be held April 8–12, 2024, at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France. The first round of speakers includes Claire Calmejane, CIO
The cryptocurrency market is filled with erratic trends, excitement, and volatility. Fusionist (ACE) made headlines recently when it unexpectedly surged to an all-time high of $16 after going live on Binance.The initial excitement surrounding this listing brought ACE to the forefront, but a sharp decline quickly ensued, resulting in a
Two months of training on the Cardano platform for developers took place in Nairobi, Kenya, thanks to a new partnership between IOG Education and the Africa Blockchain Center (ABC). This course was designed to help close the skills gap in blockchain development, which is becoming more important in countries like
The Palau Stablecoin (PSC) initiative entered its second phase with the official introduction by the Ministry of Finance of Palau. In a post on Twitter, Palauan cybersecurity expert and advisor Jay Hunter Anson verified the program’s second phase debut on December 15th. According to Anson, the PSC team will be
Following a month-long trial experiment, the digital tenge, the CBDC of Kazakhstan, has been deemed a success. In 2024, it is scheduled to get a slew of upgrades in the areas of business, regulations, and technology. Almaty pupils were given free meals during the experimental run of the digital tenge
The South Korean Financial Services Commission (FSC) has outlined rules for the passage of the Virtual Asset User Protection Act. These rules, which are expected to take effect on July 19, 2024, are an attempt to create a trustworthy virtual asset market and a safe environment for consumers. Notable exceptions
