Keywords: Regulation


Fragmented digital rules limit Africa’s trade and investment potential

Only a small share of Africa’s digital services circulates within the continent. Around 5% of these services are traded between African countries, while most exports flow to Europe and North America. This imbalance framed discussions at GITEX Africa 2026 in Marrakech, where policymakers and industry......

UK watchdog launches probe into PwC audit of digital 9 infrastructure

The Financial Reporting Council has opened an investigation into the audit conducted by PwC on Digital 9 Infrastructure, highlighting growing scrutiny over audit quality in the United Kingdom. The probe focuses on the financial year ending in 2023 and will be carried out under the regulator’s......

Greece plans to ban social media access for children under 15

Greece is set to introduce strict new regulations limiting young people’s access to social media platforms. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced that children under the age of 15 will be banned from accessing social networks starting January 1, 2027. The measure, described......

US court rules States cannot block prediction market platform Kalshi

A U.S. federal appeals court has ruled that the state of New Jersey cannot block the operations of Kalshi, a platform that allows users to trade on the outcomes of real-world events, including sports. The decision marks a significant development in the legal debate surrounding prediction markets and......

India extends duty-free yellow peas imports until 2027

India has announced an extension of duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 31, 2027, as part of its ongoing efforts to ensure stable food supply and manage domestic prices. The decision was confirmed by the country’s commerce ministry, which stated that all existing import conditions would......

Tether gives investors two weeks to commit to $500 billion valuation round

Tether, the issuer of the world's largest stablecoin USDT, is pressing investors to commit to a funding round at a $500 billion valuation within the next two weeks, according to a report from The Information published on Wednesday. The move marks a last-ditch effort to close a deal that has been......

Italy fines Revolut over alleged unfair commercial practices

Italy’s competition authority has imposed a significant fine on Revolut over alleged unfair commercial practices, highlighting increasing scrutiny of the fast-growing fintech sector. The regulator stated that several entities within the Revolut group were penalized for providing potentially misleading......

China backs lawful global tech deals amid scrutiny of Meta acquisition

China has reaffirmed its support for international business and technology partnerships, emphasizing that cross-border deals must comply with national laws and regulatory frameworks. The statement comes amid scrutiny surrounding a reported acquisition by Meta involving a Chinese artificial intelligence......

India tightens currency controls as rupee faces growing pressure

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has introduced new restrictions on currency trading as the rupee continues to face sustained pressure in global markets. The move aims to stabilize the currency and limit speculative activity. Under the new directive, banks and authorized......