A report from blockchain analytics company, Chainalysis has revealed a worrying trend in money laundering through cryptos as a whopping $22.2 billion was transferred into cryptocurrencies by illicit addresses in 2023.
Naira free fall: Nigerian authorities finally ban access to crypto exchanges
This is part of the government’s desperate efforts to stem the freefall of the national currency, the naira
South Africa targets stablecoin and blockchain use cases in 2024 budget review
As part of its initiative to promote digital payments, South Africa, in its annual budget, has unveiled the Treasury’s strategy to advance the adoption of digital payments, aiming to improve the well-being of marginalised communities by exploring stablecoins and blockchain technology
Plateau State government partners with Algorand to explore blockchain use cases
The government of Plateau State, Nigeria has partnered with a non-profit organisation, Algorand Foundation to foster innovation and explore real-life use cases for blockchain in the space.
Opera MiniPay crosses 1 million users in Africa 5 months after its launch
Opera MiniPay is a self-custodial dollar stablecoin wallet seamlessly integrated into the Opera Mini brow
How will the SEC’s approval of the Bitcoin ETF affect investors?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the launch of 11 bitcoin exchange-traded funds (BTC ETFs) on 10 January 2024.
With the CBN ban lifted, here are Top 5 crypto exchanges Nigerians can transact with in 2024
In this post, we will explore the top five crypto exchanges that Nigerians can use for buying/selling Bitcoin in 2024.
CBN lifting the crypto ban and what it means for Nigerian crypto users
The journey from the imposition of the crypto ban in February 2021 to its removal in December 2023 reflects the dynamic nature of the crypto landscape in Nigeria
Celia and Templars combine legal might and crypto vision to construct Africa’s next fintech empire
In a defining manoeuvre heralding its swelling ambitions to metamorphose into Africa’s dominant cryptocurrency gateway, trailblazing trading platform Celia has forged an alliance with internationally admired Nigerian corporate practice Templars to cement its position.
Egypt is reportedly working towards e-pound CBDC by 2030
North African country, Egypt is making moves with its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project and is set to launch around 2030, per reports.