{
  "id": 592304,
  "title": "CBN deepens fintech regulation with second sandbox cohort",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/cbn-deepens-fintech-regulation-with-second-sandbox-cohort",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-11T19:02:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/cbn-deepens-fintech-regulation-with-second-sandbox-cohort/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "CBN launches second fintech regulation sandbox program",
    "Applications for Cohort 2 open August 12, 2026",
    "Tracks include VASP and Data-Enabled Financial Services"
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "CBN deepens fintech regulation with second sandbox cohort",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/cbn-deepens-fintech-regulation-with-second-sandbox-cohort-593939",
        "published": "2026-08-11T19:23:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}