# Nigeria’s securities regulator establishes fintech unit to study crypto

# Nigeria’s securities regulator establishes fintech unit to study crypto

“# Nigeria’s securities regulator establishes fintech unit to study crypto ” In 2021, financial institutions operating in Nigeria have been the lever of a government crackdown on cryptocurrencies, beginning with February’s notorious central bank ban on lenders providing services to crypto exchanges in the country. With much of the Nigerian crypto market of necessity peer-to-peer,…

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# UK-based banking firm Standard Chartered joins Global Digital Finance patron board

# UK-based banking firm Standard Chartered joins Global Digital Finance patron board

“# UK-based banking firm Standard Chartered joins Global Digital Finance patron board ” Standard Chartered, a United Kingdom-based multinational banking firm, has joined an alliance of fintech companies and banks aimed at accelerating the adoption of best practices of cryptocurrencies. In a Wednesday announcement, Standard Chartered said it would be joining crypto and digital finance…

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# Standard Chartered launches blockchain trade platorm with Chinese fintech

# Standard Chartered launches blockchain trade platorm with Chinese fintech

“# Standard Chartered launches blockchain trade platorm with Chinese fintech ” United Kingdom-based multinational banking firm Standard Chartered (StanChart) has launched a blockchain-powered trade finance platform through a joint venture with Chinese supply chain finance technology provider Linklogis. Dubbed Olea, the platform will aim to meet the needs of institutional investors that are “seeking opportunities…

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# Thai SEC proposes new rules for digital asset custodians

# Thai SEC proposes new rules for digital asset custodians

“# Thai SEC proposes new rules for digital asset custodians ” The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand continues introducing new regulations for the cryptocurrency industry, citing investor protection concerns. On Wednesday, the Thai SEC proposed a set of additional regulations related to custody of investors’ cryptocurrency holdings held by digital asset business operators. The…

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