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Nigeria’s Crypto Tax: A Solution or a Setback?
In February, Nigeria sued Binance for unpaid taxes and introduced crypto taxation to address economic…
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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…
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EFCC: Cryptocurrency Used to Fund Illegal Arms Imports in Nigeria
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised alarms over the use of cryptocurrency…
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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…
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Nigeria’s Economy: Growth, Challenges, and Policy Updates
A recent report highlights mixed economic performance across Nigeria’s three key sectors—Industry, Services, and Agriculture.Industry…
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Crypto Endorsement Gone Wrong
Argentine President Javier Milei sparked controversy by endorsing the cryptocurrency $LIBRA, claiming it would boost…
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African Crypto Platforms Face Rising Fraud and Regulatory Scrutiny
As global crypto fraud surges 48%, African platforms must prepare for stricter compliance, rising user…
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Namibia Moves Forward with Crypto Regulation
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has granted provisional approval to four entities, including Mindex Virtual…
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Morocco Strengthens Its Presence in the World of Digital Currencies
Morocco's increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies, ranking 27th globally, reflects the country's growing engagement with digital…
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Kenya’s VASP Bill: Progress in Crypto Regulation
Kenya is advancing crypto regulation with the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, aiming to…
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Kenya’s Treasury Proposes to Take Over CBK’s Role
The Treasury has proposed taking over the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) responsibility for selling…
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South African Central Bank Chief Criticizes Crypto Lobbyists
Lesetja Kganyago, the governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), criticized crypto advocates at…
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Pro-Crypto Leadership Shift in the SEC
President Donald Trump has appointed Mark T. Uyeda as Acting Chairman of the U.S. Securities…
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Kenya’s Proposed Law for Crypto Firms Includes Physical Offices, vetted CEOs
Kenya’s National Treasury has introduced the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill, 2025, which seeks to…
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Namibia Tightens Crypto Regulations, Issues Provisional Licenses
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has granted six-month provisional licenses to two cryptocurrency firms, Mindex…
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US Senator Vows to Reverse Harm SEC’s Gary Gensler Inflicted on Crypto
A U.S. Senator has pledged to undo the crypto-related policies of SEC Chair Gary Gensler.…
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South African Man Arrested for Bitcoin-Funded Terrorism
A 35-year-old man in Johannesburg was arrested for allegedly using Bitcoin to fund terrorism, violating…
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Ripple’s 2025 Vision for Middle East and Africa
Ripple’s Managing Director for MEA, Reece Merrick, has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the region,…
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Binance Secures Approval in Brazil
Binance, the world’s most licensed cryptocurrency exchange, has received approval from Brazil’s Central Bank to…
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China Tightens Crypto Trade
China’s foreign exchange regulator has introduced new rules requiring Chinese banks to monitor risky trades…
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Malaysia Orders Bybit to Cease Operations
Malaysia's Securities Commission (SC) has ordered cryptocurrency exchange Bybit to shut down for operating an…
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Bo Hines to head US crypto council
Donald Trump, the U.S. president-elect, has appointed Bo Hines, a former college football player, as…
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President Tinubu’s Early Support for Cryptocurrency
Citing his appointment as evidence of the president’s belief in the industry, Emomotimi Agama, SEC…
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Cryptocurrency Adoption in Nigeria and South Africa
A recent research by ConsenSys and YouGov reveals the behavior, adoption patterns, and hurdles surrounding…
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Tax Reforms In Nigeria
SBM Intelligence’s recent survey reveals mixed feelings among Nigerians about the proposed tax reform bills.While…