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Thailand Blocks 279 Scam Accounts in Under 48 Hours
Solutions3d ago

Thailand Blocks 279 Scam Accounts in Under 48 Hours

Thailand's financial regulators are winning the fight against investment fraud with lightning-fast takedowns and stronger coordination. Their new approach caught 37 scammers and stopped over 53,000 suspicious accounts in just three months.

Bangkok Post2 min read
Nigeria Pilots Digital Payment Safety with Top Fintech Firms
SolutionsApr 1

Nigeria Pilots Digital Payment Safety with Top Fintech Firms

Nigeria's Central Bank has chosen six major payment companies, including Flutterwave and Paystack, for a groundbreaking program to make digital transactions safer and more secure. This marks a fresh approach to embracing financial innovation while protecting users.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Nigeria Caps Phone Changes to Fight Banking Fraud
SolutionsMar 14

Nigeria Caps Phone Changes to Fight Banking Fraud

Nigeria's central bank is limiting phone number changes on bank accounts to just once in a lifetime starting May 2026. The bold move aims to protect 68 million Nigerians from fraudsters who exploit phone numbers to hijack bank accounts.

TechCabal2 min read
Nigeria's Fintechs Call Regulators Fair But Want Faster Action
SolutionsFeb 3

Nigeria's Fintechs Call Regulators Fair But Want Faster Action

A new Central Bank of Nigeria report reveals fintech companies see regulators as balanced, not barriers. But approval delays of up to a year are still slowing innovation across Africa's largest economy.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
UK Protects Investors with New Crypto Ad Standards
SolutionsJan 29

UK Protects Investors with New Crypto Ad Standards

Britain's advertising watchdog just set clear boundaries for cryptocurrency marketing, protecting consumers from misleading financial promises. The decision shows regulators are catching up to protect everyday people from risky investment pitches.

BBC Technology2 min read
Kenya Regulator Shields Crypto Investors from Losses
SolutionsJan 25

Kenya Regulator Shields Crypto Investors from Losses

Kenya's Capital Markets Authority is introducing new protections for cryptocurrency investors if their trading platforms fail. The move brings consumer safeguards to an industry that's left many Africans vulnerable.

The East African2 min read