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United States-based cryptocurrency exchange CrossTower is expanding operations to India despite the ongoing legal uncertainty over local crypto regulation.

FDIC chair: US regulators exploring policy for banks to handle crypto

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The Lagos State House of Assembly

Lagos Assembly: Consumer protection agency bill scales second reading

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President Joe Biden named acting Federal Communications Commissioner Chair Jessica Rosenworcel to officially head the agency on Tuesday, propping her up as the administration’s leader to tackle broadband expansion and net neutrality.

Joe Biden appoints Jessica Rosenworcel to officially lead the FCC

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The Treasury’s increased attention to the stablecoin market follows a parabolic surge of stablecoins over the past year. The total market capitalization of major stablecoins like Tether (USDT) and USDC Coin (USDC) has jumped to more than $125 billion at the time of writing from just around $37 billion in January.

Tether trials Notabene’s new travel rule technology to combat financial crimes

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Mastercard has signed a deal with cryptocurrency firm Bakkt to make crypto options available to merchants and banks across its payments network, the company announced Monday. The news was first reported by CNBC.

Mastercard will allow banks on its payments network to provide cryptocurrency services

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The Turkish lira has weakened 1.6 per cent to a record low against the dollar in early Asian trade after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he had ordered the expulsion of the ambassadors of the United States and nine other Western countries.

Turkish lira drops to record low on president’s comments

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Nigeria Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association, NLPGA, has kicked against moves by the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency, PPPRA, to impose administrative levy, despite the deregulation of the LPG sector.

Retailers: Over 50% of cooking gas users have switched to firewood, charcoal

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In a statement, CFBP Director Rohit Chopra framed the orders as an effort to ensure tech companies were not using the power of payment processing to exploit consumers or gain an anti-competitive advantage over smaller firms.

Finance • Technology

US regulators demand more info about tech payment systems

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Egypt eyes quadrupling desalination capacity in five years

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Cryptocurrency adoption continues gaining momentum in Switzerland as local financial authorities grant more regulatory approvals for crypto investment instruments.

Australian senate committee proposes overhaul of crypto taxes, exchange licenses

7 days ago

NCC to subscribers: Don’t link your SIM cards to another person’s NIN

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NCC tasks licensees on compliance with telecoms regulations

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has not approved any drug or vaccine for the treatment of COVID-19.

Kaduna: NAFDAC gears up to tackle substandard packaged water

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Nigerian journalists trained on convergence journalism

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AfCFTA: NCC restates commitment to maximise opportunities

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