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Crypto

Nigeria’s crypto market surged to ₦75 trillion ($50 billion) in transactions between July 2023 and June 2024, far outpacing traditional investments and highlighting waning confidence in the capital market.

Nigeria Slips to 6th as India and U.S. Lead in Chainalysis 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index

Chainalysis’ 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index ranks India first and the U.S. second, while Nigeria falls to sixth amid growing institutional adoption and regulatory shifts….

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Conclusion: EU Pushes for Stronger Global Crypto Rules Christine Lagarde’s warning highlights the urgent need for tighter oversight of stablecoins to safeguard Europe’s financial system. By pushing for equivalence regimes and cross-border cooperation, the ECB aims to ensure that both EU and non-EU issuers play by the same rules. As stablecoins grow in adoption, the EU’s stance signals its determination to maintain financial security, investor trust, and the primacy of the euro in the digital economy.

ECB’s Lagarde Calls for Closing Loopholes in EU Stablecoin Regulation

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde urges EU lawmakers to tighten stablecoin rules, calling for global equivalence standards to prevent financial risks from foreign issuers….

By: Wura Obadare

SEC warns Nigerians against unregistered trading platform CMTrading 

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a public warning against CMTrading, a cryptocurrency and commodities trading platform, over concerns of fraudulent activities in…

By: IBK SEUN

Regulatory clarity is critical for Nigeria to fully capitalise on its Web3 potential,” the report states. Ultimately, the “Nigeria Web3 Landscape” report concludes that Nigeria’s Web3 ecosystem is on a strong growth trajectory, but its success depends on alignment between regulators, global protocols, and local talent. Hashed Emergent remains bullish on Nigeria, viewing it as a critical hub for Web3 innovation in Africa. The firm’s investment strategy focuses on early-stage founders, offering capital, strategic support, and access to a global network of investors and developers. “Nigeria’s momentum in Web3 adoption will not only shape the future of digital innovation locally but also serve as a catalyst, leapfrogging Africa to the forefront of the global Web3 economy,” Lee said.

Despite global distress, over 80 Nigerian web3 startups have raised $130m – report

Nigeria has solidified its position as Africa’s leading hub for Web3 innovation, with over 80 startups collectively raising $130 million and contributing 4% of the…

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Nigeria’s crypto market surged to ₦75 trillion ($50 billion) in transactions between July 2023 and June 2024, far outpacing traditional investments and highlighting waning confidence in the capital market.

Despite clampdown, Nigeria emerges 2nd in global crypto adoption – Chainalysis

African countries behind Nigeria in the top 30 are Ethiopia, Kenya, and South Africa…

By: IBK

Tigran Gambaryan has been in detention since February

Tigran Gambaryan: Nigerian authorities drop all charges against Binance executive after 8 months

Tigran Gambaryan has been in detention since February…

By: IBK

‘We witness all-time high Bitcoin trading whenever govt tries to suppress us’ – Nigerian crypto leader

Right from the initial proliferation of Bitcoin, the government has always initiated policies aimed at stifling crypto adoption….

By: IBK

Nigerian lawmakers are working with crypto industry leaders to draft the proposed Virtual Asset Law, aiming to unify regulation, end uncertainty, and foster responsible cryptocurrency adoption in Nigeria.

Court orders crypto company to pay N140m to EFCC for illegal USDT/Naira transaction

Last month, EFCC secured an order to freeze N548.6 million belonging to suspected crypto users…

By: IBK

ESET responds to EFCC’s arrest of 792 cryptocurrency fraud suspects in Lagos

During the raid, the EFCC seized computers, mobile phones, and vehicles…

By: IBK

Nigeria’s A&D Forensics become 1st African crypto firm to join global coalition

Notable blockchain and crypto investigation company A&D Forensics has joined the Crypto Market Integrity Coalition (CMIC). The company is the first African firm to join…

By: IBK

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