UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned that unregulated artificial intelligence (AI) poses a risk to democratic systems, exacerbating disinformation and gender inequality. He urged countries to establish AI governance guidelines and promote responsible use. Guterres noted AI’s potential benefits, including enhanced public participation and equality, but emphasized the need for international cooperation to mitigate risks. UN […]
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has vowed to crack down on unlicensed cryptocurrency businesses targeting Nigerians. This comes just two weeks after approving two crypto exchanges and promising to consider similar applications. The SEC aims to protect investors without hindering innovation. To achieve this balance, Emomotimi Agama believes Nigeria needs a clear regulatory […]
Former President and Republican candidate Donald Trump announced future sanctions for countries supporting de-dollarization. At a rally held in Wisconsin, Trump declared: “You leave the dollar, and you’re not doing business with the United States because we are going to impose a 100% tariff on your goods.” These statements come months after reports indicated that […]
The Nigerian securities regulator said on June 21 that it had amended the digital asset rules to expand their scope and introduced an accelerated process for onboarding virtual asset service providers. The Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme provides VASPs with insights into the Commission’s expectations before they fully commence operations. Regulator Threatens Enforcement Action Against Non-Compliant […]
Three U.S. senators have urged Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut interest rates, arguing that high rates stifle the economy and raise housing and auto insurance costs, which are key inflation drivers. They warn that prolonged high rates risk a recession and increased unemployment, calling for immediate rate cuts to stabilize the economy. Senators […]