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Oyewole Edward
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Google and Mastercard Back FIDO Alliance Push for AI Commerce Standards

The race to define how artificial intelligence agents will safely handle online transactions is accelerating, with major tech and payments firms stepping in to shape the rules. Google and Mastercard...
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Musk Claims He Was Misled in Early Backing of OpenAI

In a high-stakes courtroom battle, Elon Musk has told a California court that he regrets financially supporting OpenAI in its formative years, alleging that the organization’s leadership deviated from its...
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Visa’s Stablecoin Settlement Network Reaches $7 Billion Annual Pace

Global payments giant Visa has significantly expanded its stablecoin settlement initiative, pushing its annualized transaction volume to approximately $7 billion. The company revealed the update on Wednesday, highlighting a 50%...
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Kenya’s Central Bank Moves to Build Crypto Oversight Team Ahead of New Regulations

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is stepping up preparations for the regulation of digital assets by recruiting professionals to manage licensing and compliance for virtual asset service providers (VASPs)....
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Trump Administration Reconsiders Ban on Anthropic as AI Policy Tensions Ease

The administration of Donald Trump appears to be softening its stance on the use of artificial intelligence tools developed by Anthropic, signaling a potential policy reversal after months of friction...
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MTN Nigeria Investors Set to Decide on Fintech Business Separation

Shareholders of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc are preparing to vote on a major corporate restructuring that could reshape the company’s future growth strategy. The decision, scheduled for Thursday during its...
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Iran’s Oil Industry Buckles as U.S. Naval Blockade Tightens Grip

Iran’s oil sector is coming under severe pressure following a sweeping maritime blockade enforced by the United States, disrupting exports and straining the country’s storage capacity. Exports Collapse Amid Naval...
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South Africa’s AI Policy Misstep Sparks National Debate

On April 2, South Africa’s Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) released a draft artificial intelligence policy for public consultation. The proposal aimed to outline how the country plans...
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Western Union Targets May Debut for USDPT Stablecoin as It Deepens Crypto Strategy

Western Union is preparing to enter the stablecoin market, with plans to launch its US dollar-backed digital token, USDPT, as early as May. The move signals a significant shift for...
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