Crypto exchanges to meet Nigerian SEC chief for regulatory talks

As an analyst with a background in blockchain technology and regulatory compliance, I find the roundtable initiative between BICCoN, SEC Nigeria, and crypto stakeholders in Nigeria to be a positive step towards fostering a productive dialogue on cryptocurrency regulations. The Nigerian Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee (BICCoN) is organizing a meeting on May 6 between the … Read more

Community split on ENS petition against Unstoppable Domains patent

As a seasoned crypto investor with a deep understanding of the decentralized web and its underlying technologies, I strongly support Ethereum Name Service (ENS) in their challenge against Unstoppable Domains (UD) over the patent dispute. In early 2023, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) camp confronted contrasting perspectives within the crypto community upon announcing their legal … Read more

Nigerian fintechs crack down on crypto, users face account blocks

As a researcher with experience in the Nigerian fintech industry, I find the recent developments surrounding cryptocurrency regulations and the warning from Moniepoint, PalmPay, and Paga to their customers against engaging in crypto transactions to be a complex issue. As a crypto investor, I’ve received notices from some Nigerian fintech platforms advising me against integrating … Read more

UK gov’t calls for action on AI copyright, market competition

As a researcher with a background in technology policy and intellectual property law, I find the recent exchange between the House of Lords and the U.K. government on artificial intelligence (AI) regulation particularly intriguing. The parliamentary report’s criticism of the narrow focus on high-stakes AI safety and the need for updated copyright legislation resonates with … Read more