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European Central Bank to Roll Out Digital Euro, € Before 2026.
The European Central is intensifying it's plan to launch a digital currency as the use…
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Chinese Digital Yuan Records 20K Transactions in its Trial Phase
The Chinese have conducted roughly 20,000 transactions through an e-commerce company JD.com in a trial of the country’s digital yuan.
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Bitcoin Bills: FG Nigeria Considers Bills, Providing Legislative Framework for Digital Cash, Bitcoin and E-Currency
FG (Federal Government) Nigeria on Tuesday commented on the available Bills, providing Legislative Framework for Digital Cash, Bitcoin and E-Currency.
SEC Nigeria Will Be Releasing New Guidelines For the Regulation of Digital Assets—Cryptocurrency.
Fintech Association of Nigeria confirms that SEC Nigeria will be releasing new guidelines for the regulation of cryptocurrency.
Blockchain Will Help Nigeria to Achieve Financial Inclusion Through Mobile Money Services.
Coming to Nigeria, the story is not the same. The first mobile money service in Nigeria dates back to 2009. Since then, a dozen new mobile money service providers have emerged with Paga currently, topping the list.
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Federal Government of Nigeria Begins Disbursement of Stimulus Package Using Banks, But Crypto not Welcome.
Following the plans by the government to distribute stimulus package to support businesses, the sharing of the first tranche of the Central Bank of Nigeria N50bn targeted credit facility have started.
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China to Form National Blockchain Committee With Tencent, Huawei, Baidu and Others.
China is looking to take over the blockchain space while the other world powers are still trying to recover from the adverse effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
Top Nigerian Banks Looking to Take Over the Fintech and Digital Currency and Payment Space in Nigeria
While many fintech startups are emerging in Nigeria, banks and financial institutions are re-positioning to maintain their stronghold. Moreso, crypto companies are emerging to provide user-friendly products to their customers.
Images of China’s Central Bank Digital Currency Surfaces the Internet.
Screenshots of the supposed online test wallet for the China's Central Bank Digital Currency has surfaced the internet following an announcement that its use will be tested in four major cities of China.
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Kenya’s Safaricom and Vodacom Fully Acquire M-Pesa Following the Launch of Bonga Points.
Kenya's Safaricom and South Africa's Vodacom have fully acquired M-Pesa, the largest mobile money operator in Kenya and East Africa.
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‘Save Bitcoin, the People’s Money’, Says Robert Kiyosaki the Author of ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’.
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic and its effect on global economies, which has left…
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Egypt Encourages E-Payment Systems Following New Cases of Coronavirus in the Country.
Following the new cases of coronavirus recorded in Egypt, the Central Bank of Egypt has…
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Tinubu Tells Federal Government to Print More Naira Notes — “A Call For Digital Naira”
All Progressives Congress National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, suggests that government print more naira to…
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CBN: Embrace Alternative Means of Payment.
Following the coronavirus virus outbreak in Nigeria with the number of infected persons increasing to…
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GTBank Now Allowing Nigerians to Make Mobile Money Transfer to All Banks Without Any Fee Charge Till 31st March, 2020.
GTBank, one of the best online banking provider in Nigeria has taken the lead in…
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The New Policy Set by the Central Bank of Nigeria to Support the Economy Amidst the Coronavirus Outbreak Does Not Support Digital Money
Following the increased spread of coronavirus, many countries are putting up various economic strategies to…
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The New CBN Microfinance Revised Banking License, a Threat to Fintech and Blockchain Startups in Nigeria.
The Central bank of Nigeria released new banking license for microfinance banks which is mostly…
Coronavirus COVID-19: Kenyans Can Now Process Transaction Below 1,000 KES Free for the Next 90 Days Using Safaricom’s M-Pesa.
Following the second case of coronavirus recorded in Kenya, Safaricom, Kenya’s largest telecom and mobile…
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The President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta Encouraging Kenyans to Use Digital Money After Recording the Second Case of Coronavirus.
The President of Keya, Uhuru Kenyatta confirms two extra cases of the deadly coronavirus in…
Patricia Technologies Launches its first Working Bitcoin ATM Card Called “Patricia Bitcoin ATM Card” Powered by Verve Cards.
Patricia, a gift card market and online mobile recharge platform launches its Patricia Bitcoin ATM,…
Zenith Bank to Collaborate With Fintech Payment Platforms to Drive Financial Digital Banking in Nigeria.
Zenith Bank reportedly has started partnering with Fintech companies to drive payment solutions and other…
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While Less than 30 percent of Nigerians Have Social Media Accounts, How Many Has Bitcoin Wallets?
With the Struggle for Mass Adoption, Less than 30 percent of Nigerians Have Social Media…
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) Releases a New Policymaker Toolkit and Framework for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).
The World Economic Forum (WEF) releases a 28 page policymaker toolkit and framework for new…
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Dash Partners with Bitfxt Cryptocurrency Exchange to Offer Remittance Service to Nigerians at One Percent Fee Charge.
Remittance Service in Nigeria. Lagos, January 17, 2020. Sending remittances to Nigeria cost just 1%…
Sesacash Launches its Multi-currency Blockchain Wallet Allowing Africans to Spend and Manage Traditional and Digital Currencies Around the World.
Sesacash launches its multi-currency blockchain payment platform for seamless crypto and fiat payments Looking for…