Posted inCrypto NEWS Regulations Kenya’s VASP Bill: Progress in Crypto Regulation Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 01/02/2025Kenya is advancing crypto regulation with the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, aiming to…
Posted inExchange NAIRA RATE NEWS Naira Strengthens Against Dollar in Parallel Market Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 31/01/2025The Nigerian naira appreciated the parallel market on Friday, closing at N1,610/$1, up from N1,630/$1…
Posted inEconomy NEWS Markets React after Trump Calls on OPEC to Bring Down Oil Prices Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 27/01/2025Oil prices dropped slightly on Friday, reversing the week’s gains. This happened after U.S. President…
Posted inBitcoin Crypto NEWS Regulations Kenya’s Treasury Proposes to Take Over CBK’s Role Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 26/01/2025The Treasury has proposed taking over the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) responsibility for selling…
Posted inCrypto NEWS CoinEx Launches Its New Slogan: Your Crypto Trading Expert Posted by By Tony Chimdiuto 25/01/2025Global cryptocurrency exchange CoinEx has officially unveiled its new brand slogan: “CoinEx: Your Crypto Trading…
Posted inCrypto NEWS Regulations South African Central Bank Chief Criticizes Crypto Lobbyists Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 23/01/2025Lesetja Kganyago, the governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), criticized crypto advocates at…
Posted inBitcoin NEWS Regulations Pro-Crypto Leadership Shift in the SEC Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 22/01/2025President Donald Trump has appointed Mark T. Uyeda as Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities…
Posted inBitcoin Crypto NEWS Regulations Kenya’s Proposed Law for Crypto Firms Includes Physical Offices, vetted CEOs Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 18/01/2025Kenya’s National Treasury has introduced the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, which seeks to…
Posted inBanking NEWS Stocks CBN Introduces FX Code for Ethical Conduct in the FX Market Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 17/01/2025The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved the Nigerian Foreign Exchange (FX) Code to…
Posted inEconomy NEWS Former Prime Minister Pushes Crypto to Boost Thailand’s Economy Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 17/01/2025Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has called on the government to focus on cryptocurrency…
Posted inBlockchain Crypto NEWS Vitalik Buterin announces leadership changes for Ethereum Foundation Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 16/01/2025Vitalik Buterin, one of Ethereum's co-founders, announced significant leadership changes for the Ethereum Foundation. He…
Posted inEconomy NEWS Middle East Gains as China, India Shift Focus from Russian Oil Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 15/01/2025China and India are seeking alternatives to Russian oil amid the new U.S. sanctions, turning…
Posted inCrypto NEWS Regulations Namibia Tightens Crypto Regulations, Issues Provisional Licenses Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 14/01/2025The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has granted six-month provisional licenses to two cryptocurrency firms, Mindex…
Posted inBitcoin Crypto NEWS Kenya Ratifies Treaty to Prevent Tax Avoidance by Multinational Firms Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 12/01/2025Kenya has officially agreed to follow a treaty designed to stop multinational companies from using…
Posted inBitcoin Crypto NEWS Regulations US Senator Vows to Reverse Harm SEC’s Gary Gensler Inflicted on Crypto Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 11/01/2025A U.S. Senator has pledged to undo the crypto-related policies of SEC Chair Gary Gensler.…
Posted inBanking NEWS CBN Launches new accounts to attract Nigerian Diaspora Investments Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 10/01/2025The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced two new types of accounts: the Non-Resident…
Posted inBanking Economy NEWS Ethiopia to Open Stock Exchange after 50 Years Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 09/01/2025Ethiopia is preparing to reopen its stock exchange after it was shut down 50 years…
Posted inAcademy Crypto Crypto Campus NEWS Binance Partners with AltSchoolAfrica to Offer Free Tech Scholarships Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 07/01/2025Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with AltSchool Africa to provide an incredible…
Posted inCrypto NEWS Crypto Payments Now Accepted at 1,400 South African Car Dealerships Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 06/01/2025South African fintech startup 6DOT50 has partnered with BTS and Serti Solutions to facilitate cryptocurrency…
Posted inExchange NEWS Stocks Nigeria’s 2025 Budget: Key Impacts on the Stock Market Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 05/01/2025Nigeria’s N49.74 trillion budget, with an N13.39 trillion deficit, highlights opportunities and risks for the…
Posted inCrypto NEWS Regulations South African Man Arrested for Bitcoin-Funded Terrorism Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 05/01/2025A 35-year-old man in Johannesburg was arrested for allegedly using Bitcoin to fund terrorism, violating…
Posted inCrypto NEWS Regulations Ripple’s 2025 Vision for Middle East and Africa Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 03/01/2025Ripple’s Managing Director for MEA, Reece Merrick, has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the region,…
Posted inCrypto NEWS Trends December Records Lowest Crypto Hacks in 2024 Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 02/01/2025The crypto industry faced over 25 hacks in December 2024, causing $24.69 million in losses,…
Posted inExchange NEWS Regulations Malaysia Orders Bybit to Cease Operations Posted by By Eze Chichetaram 01/01/2025Malaysia's Securities Commission (SC) has ordered cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to shut down for operating an…
Posted inEconomy NEWS Opinion Technology Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Goals Threatened Posted by By Akachukwu Chukwuma 29/12/2024Despite progress in financial inclusion, Nigeria faces a major setback as fraud cases surge with…