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Hushpuppi the Alleged Cyber Criminal Alongside Woodberry Hires Mark Geragos Former Michael Jackson’s Lawyer.

By Tony Chimdiuto 08/07/2020

Unconfirmed reports around social media, claims that the duo have hired a high profile successful american-lawyer, Mark Geragos, who was once an attorney to the late pop star Michael Jackson.

Bitcoin Cyber Security

Hushpuppi: Woodbery Defrauded US firm of $15.3m Loaded in a Bitcoin wallet.

By Tony Chimdiuto 07/07/2020

The Federal Bureau of Investigations, FBI, has filed a case claiming that Olalekan Jacob Ponle, an acompliance arrested alongside Hushpuppi, defrauded US firms of millions in dollars.

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[VIDEO] Tatcoin Gets Added to the ivendPay Payment System For Payments Across Asia and Europe.

By Tony Chimdiuto 06/07/2020

African's largest utility token, Tatcoin has been added to the ivendPay payment system, one of the largest crypto payments processor across Africa and Europe.

Bitcoin

Germany Plans to Restructure Regulator, Bafin After the Wirecard Scandal.

By Tony Chimdiuto 06/07/2020

German Finance Minister Olaf Scholz has announced plans to restructure financial services regulator Bafin following the reputational damage surronding the Wirecard scandal.

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Binance Africa Influencer Awards Gets Backlash From Africa Community.

By Tony Chimdiuto 05/07/2020

The on-going binance influencer award have received a wide criticism from most African influencers including the nominees.

NEWS Top News

Binance Africa Influencer Award: Who Has Better Odds of Winning Between Gaius Chibueze and Chris Ani, the Top Two Most Influential in the Crypto Space in Africa.

By Tony Chimdiuto 05/07/2020

Binance Africa Influencer Award: Who Has Better Odds of Winning Between Gaius Chibueze and Chris Ani, the Top Two Most Influential in the Crypto Space in Africa.

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The Commission Will Issue Cryptocurrency Regulations to Make Sure that Cryptocurrency Operators are Taxed and Regulated Accordingly Says SEC Nigeria.

By Tony Chimdiuto 04/07/2020

The Commission Will Issue Cryptocurrency Regulations to Make Sure that Cryptocurrency Operators are Taxed and Regulated Accordingly Says SEC Nigeria.

Fintech

Opay Shuts Down ORide and Other Business Units to Focus on Fintech Services

By Tony Chimdiuto 03/07/2020

Opay has announced that it would be shutting down ORide and some of its business units (for now) to focus only on it's financial technology services (PayCom)

NEWS

Akoin Foundation is Set to Launch a Blockchain Hub in Kenya

By Tony Chimdiuto 02/07/2020

The Akoin Foundation, a cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem run by the Senegalese-American rapper Akon, is set to establish a blockchain hub in Kenya in mid-Q4, 2020.

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Erigga Money, Nigeria Top Sensational Hip Hop Top Recording Artist is Bullish About Bitcoin.

By Tony Chimdiuto 01/07/2020

Erigga Money, the popular Nigerian Motivational Rapper and Best Street Hip Hop Nominee for the 2012 and 2019 Headies took to twitter today affirming his stance towards the use of bitcoin and its adoption around Nigeria.

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Zimbabwe Suspends all Mobile Money Agent Transactions in Other to Control Hyperinflation.

By Tony Chimdiuto 01/07/2020

Zimbabwe’s central bank has suspended all “mobile money agents” transactions in a bid control to hyperinflation in the country.

Blockchain NEWS

Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken Lead the Way in Blockchain Merger and Acquisition Deals.

By Tony Chimdiuto 30/06/2020

Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken leads in the blockchain industry being the most active firms in acquisitions around the globe boasting of at least 10 merger and acquisition transaction deals.

NEWS

SEC Nigeria Warns Individuals of Losing Funds to the Illegal Products Offered By iBSmartify

By Tony Chimdiuto 30/06/2020

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Sunday, disclaimed the activities of iBSmartify Nigeria, warning Nigerians to desist from patronizing the firm or any of its products.

Fintech

CBN Releases Draft Framework for Regulatory Sandbox Operations on Emerging Technologies in the Payments Space.

By Tony Chimdiuto 30/06/2020

CBN has released a new Draft Framework for Regulatory Sandbox Operations focused on emerging technologies in the payments space.

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Algorand And Banking: Benefits of Using Algorand At the Banks.

By DiutoCoinNews Partners 29/06/2020

We will be looking at the benefits of adopting Algorand blockchain and its features at the banking sector around Nigeria.

Fintech

Traditional Banks are Losing Customers to Digital Banks in Nigeria Following the New Stamp Duty Charge By FIRS

By Tony Chimdiuto 28/06/2020

Digital Banks in Nigeria had recorded a new dawn following the new “Stamp Duty” fee charge on every 10,000 Naira transfer by Traditional Banks.

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A Dynamic MultiChain Technology Helping Users to Establish Private and Secured Blockchains

By DiutoCoinNews Partners 26/06/2020

A Dynamic MultiChain Technology Helping Users to Establish Private and Secured Blockchains

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Introducing ABiTrader App, an African-focused P2P Crypto Trading Mobile App For Buying and Selling Bitcoin in Africa

By Tony Chimdiuto 26/06/2020

The novel blockchain startup in Nigeria, ABiT Network has launched the mobile app version of its Bitcoin P2P (peer-to-peer) trading web app, some days after its fundraise.

Fintech

ATM Transactions Drops By 50% With A Corresponding Increase In Fintech Apps Downloads

By Tony Chimdiuto 26/06/2020

The global ATM transactions had dropped by 50 percent since the outbreak of COVID-19.

NEWS

Introducing Paystack Commerce, a Seller’s Toolkit For African Creators and Brands

By Tony Chimdiuto 24/06/2020

Paystack is introducing Paystack Commerce, a seller toolkit for African brands and creators to ease the sell of products online.

NEWS

Introducing Binance Access: A B2B Solution for Merchants to Natively Integrate Buy Crypto Functions.

By Tony Chimdiuto 24/06/2020

Binance.com introduces Binance Access, a B2B (Business-to-Business) solution for merchants around the globe.

NEWS

Again, President Buhari Calls The Change Of CFA To Eco “A Risky Move”, Calls For Another Meeting

By Tony Chimdiuto 24/06/2020

Again, President Buhari calls the change of CFA to Eco “A Risky Move”, calls for another meeting to embark on peacefully deliberation.

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Don Jazzy Confirms He is Trading Bitcoin After Sharing His Crypto Trading Charts From Trading View

By Tony Chimdiuto 22/06/2020

Don Jazzy has confirmed that he is trading Bitcoin after sharing his crypto trading charts from trading view.

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Beneficial Use Cases of Algorand In Various Industries

By DiutoCoinNews Partners 22/06/2020

Algorand has many beneficial use cases of in different sectors and industries in the block-chain space around d the globe.

Blockchain

UNICEF Crypto Fund Announces $100,000 Funding Grants For Startups

By Tony Chimdiuto 20/06/2020

The UNICEF Innovation Fund and Crypto Fund announced a public funding grants for startups offering blockchain solutions to apply for gransts (up to $100,000 and cryptocurrency combined).