CBN deepens fintech regulation with second sandbox cohort
The CBN opens Cohort 2 of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme, expanding fintech regulation to include virtual assets and data-driven financial services. Appl Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-deepens-fintech-regulation-with-second-sandbox-cohort/
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is launching a second round of testing for financial technology companies and other innovators as part of its Regulatory Sandbox Programme. The initiative aims to strike a balance between fostering rapid digital innovation and ensuring financial stability, consumer protection, and market integrity. Applications for Cohort 2, which includes a Virtual Asset Service Provider Track and a Data-Enabled Financial Services (Non-VASP) Track, open on August 12, 2026, and close on August 31, 2026.
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