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Is Crypto Really Legal in Nigeria? The Regulatory Confusion Explained
Nigeria legalized crypto in 2024—but conflicting actions by banks and regulators keep the ecosystem stuck…
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Blockchain.com Expands to Nigeria Amid Africa’s Evolving Crypto Regulation
Blockchain.com enters Nigeria with a physical office, reflecting Africa’s maturing crypto regulation and rising demand…
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From Dream Job to Digital Slavery: How Rwandan Youth Are Trapped in Southeast Asia’s Crypto Scam Networks
A Rwandan man's dream job abroad turned into a trafficking nightmare, exposing crypto scam syndicates…
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Zimbabwe launches the world’s first blockchain-enabled carbon credit registry, aiming to restore credibility and transparency…
Babylon: Revolutionizing Bitcoin Staking and Blockchain Security
Babylon Labs pioneers Bitcoin staking, enabling BTC holders to secure PoS chains without intermediaries. Unlock…
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Crypto Fraudster Sentenced to 10 Years for Investment Scam
A 33-year-old cryptocurrency scammer, Mfundo Manci, has been sentenced to ten years in prison for…
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Banks Must Adapt as Crypto Transactions Soar to $59 Billion
Cryptocurrency transactions have reached $59 billion in Nigeria, underscoring a financial shift that banks can…
Crypto Developments in Africa: Education, Lending, and Disruptions
Binance Expands Crypto Education in Kenya Binance Academy is pushing for crypto education among Kenyan…
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Nigeria’s Crypto Stance Amid Binance Lawsuit
Nigeria remains open to crypto firms despite suing Binance for $80 billion over alleged economic…
Ghana’s Former President Mahama Endorses Solana for Africa’s Fintech Growth
Ghana’s former President John Dramani Mahama has endorsed Solana, highlighting its potential to drive fintech…
Nigeria’s Crypto Boom: $59B Despite Ban
Despite the CBN’s 2021 ban, Nigeria’s crypto market is thriving, with $59B in transactions (July…
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South Africa Pushes to Classify Crypto as Onshore Asset
South Africa is urging regulators to classify digital assets as onshore assets to boost industry…
Bybit Expands in Africa, Eyes Kenya
Bybit is expanding its presence in Africa, with Kenya among its key markets. At the…
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GINGERLY, Nigeria Takes Cautious Steps Toward Crypto Regulation Amid Fraud Concerns
Nigerian authorities are gradually moving to regulate Africa’s largest cryptocurrency market, aiming to create legal…
Naira Weakens Further Amid CBN Intervention, Crypto Market Reacts to Trump’s Policy Shift
The Naira depreciated by ₦10.23 (0.75%) against the U.S. Dollar in the Nigerian Autonomous Foreign…
Trump Signs Executive Order to Launch U.S. Bitcoin Reserve
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to establish a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve,…
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U.S. Secret Service Seizes $1.5M from Nigerian Fraudster’s Binance Wallet
The U.S. Secret Service has seized $1.5 million from the Binance wallet of Nigerian fraudster…
Ghana to Launch e-Cedi, Aiming for CBDC Leadership in Africa
Ghana is set to introduce its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-Cedi, after years…
Africa’s Crypto Market Expands as Coinbase and Bitget Make Moves
Crypto adoption is surging in Africa, with Coinbase, Bitget, and DeFi growth making headlines:South Africa:…
Tunisian Woman Faces Trial for Alleged $850K TrumpCoin Theft
A 22-year-old Tunisian woman, Maissa Jebali, is facing trial in the US for allegedly scamming…
Markets Crash: Crypto and Stocks Take Heavy Losses
Global markets are in turmoil as crypto and stocks plunge, with over $1.48 billion wiped…
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Africa’s Crypto Expansion: Nigeria, Guinea, and OKX’s Bold Moves.
Africa is rapidly becoming a global hotspot for cryptocurrency adoption. This past week saw Nigeria…
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South Africa’s DeFi Market Set to Grow, but Regulatory Challenges Persist
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) predicts that South Africa’s DeFi (Decentralized Finance) market will…
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Altvest Becomes First African Public Company to Hold Bitcoin in Treasury
South African investment firm Altvest Capital has made history as the first publicly listed company…
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Nigeria Sues Binance for $79.5 Billion Over Economic Losses and Tax Evasion
Nigeria has filed a lawsuit against Binance, demanding $79.5 billion in damages for alleged economic…