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10 Skills You Need to Work in  Cryptocurrency Compliance
Crypto Compliance Training.
10 Skills You Need to Work in Cryptocurrency Compliance
Cryptocurrency compliance skills are increasingly in demand as VASPs, exchanges, banks, and fintechs face growing regulatory scrutiny across Africa and globally. Regulators are placing greater...
The Landscape of Virtual Assets Sandbox Environment in Ghana
AML Compliance.
The Landscape of Virtual Assets Sandbox Environment in Ghana
Ghana’s virtual assets sandbox exists because regulators chose to learn about the industry before creating permanent rules for it. Instead of immediately introducing regulations for an industry they...
SEC’s New ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’: What It Means for VASPs and Crypto Businesses
AML Compliance.
SEC’s New ‘Regulation Crypto Assets’: What It Means for VASPs and Crypto Businesses
Regulation Crypto Assets is the most significant step the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken toward establishing a clear regulatory framework for digital assets.
Nigeria Cryptocurrency Executive Order: What It Means for VASPs, Fintechs, and Digital Asset Businesses
AML Compliance.
Nigeria Cryptocurrency Executive Order: What It Means for VASPs, Fintechs, and Digital Asset Businesses
The Nigeria Cryptocurrency Executive Order is a clear sign that the era of fragmented crypto regulation in Nigeria is over. On July 17, 2026, President Bola Tinubu signed the Presidential Executive...
A&D Forensics Delivers Cryptocurrency Investigation Training for ABSA Bank Compliance Officers
Press Release.
A&D Forensics Delivers Cryptocurrency Investigation Training for ABSA Bank Compliance Officers
A&D Forensics has successfully delivered Cryptocurrency Investigation Training for 12 ABSA Bank Kenya PLC Compliance Officers, reinforcing the bank's capabilities in blockchain intelligence, digital...
Comprehensive Overview of the FAFT June 2026 Plenary Meeting
FATF.
Comprehensive Overview of the FAFT June 2026 Plenary Meeting
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) June 2026 Plenary held in Paris from 17 to 19 June 2026 concluded with a comprehensive range of initiatives designed to bolster the global fight against...
A&D Forensics ad for AML/CFT audit requirements for VASPs, featuring cryptocurrencies under a magnifying glass, a compliance checklist, and a global network map.
AML Compliance.
AML/CFT Audit Requirements for VASPS
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)/Combatting the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) audit requirements for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) are now a core part of how regulators assess whether a Virtual...
A&D Forensics banner: "NGINX RIFT EXPLAINED: HOW CVE-2026-42945 PUTS YOUR WEB INFRASTRUCTURE AT RISK" with a graphic of fractured platforms and the NGINX logo.
Cybersecurity.
NGINX Rift Explained: How CVE-2026-42945 Puts Your Web Infrastructure at Risk
NGINX (pronounced “engine X”) is arguably the most used web server on the internet as it accounts for nearly 30% of all tracked websites globally and serves over 5 million active sites.
How to Get a VASP License in Nigeria: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
AML Compliance.
How to Get a VASP License in Nigeria: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in Nigeria is what every crypto business operating in the country now needs.
WHAT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA NEED TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT DIGITAL ASSETS
AML Compliance.
WHAT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS IN GHANA NEED TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT DIGITAL ASSETS
Financial institutions in Ghana can no longer treat digital assets as a minor concern. According to the Bank of Ghana's Virtual Assets Department, approximately 3 million Ghanaians representing 17% of...
The Drift Protocol Hack: What Compliance Teams Need to Understand
AML Compliance.
The Drift Protocol Hack: What Compliance Teams Need to Understand
The drift protocol hack happened because the people and processes meant to prevent it were quietly dismantled over three weeks and nobody noticed until $285 million was already gone.
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Cybersecurity.
Mobile Application Penetration Testing: Key Techniques Used
Penetration testing of mobile applications has become essential as they (mobile apps) have fundamentally shifted the digital security perimeter from a static, network-based model to a dynamic,...