Africa’s digital economy has never marched to the rhythms of conventional development models. While other regions built step by step on legacy infrastructure, the continent often innovated out of necessity. …
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Cryptocurrency Platform Launches First Structured Crypto Prediction Market in Nigeria
Nigeria has continued to rank among the world’s most active cryptocurrency markets, driven by growing demand for platforms that prioritise simplicity, transparency and structured participation. In response to this shift, …
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Binance records surge in South African users as crypto adoption rises
Global crypto-currency exchange, Binance, has recorded rapid growth in its South African customer base, reflecting rising adoption of digital assets across the country. The company said its local user numbers …
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Bitcoin, Ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies have extended their sharp decline, with market watchers cautioning that the turbulence may not be over yet. Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market …
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Nearly half a trillion dollars has been erased from the global cryptocurrency market in less than a week, as an aggressive selloff led by Bitcoin rattles digital asset investors. Data …
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Visa Explores Stablecoin Integration to Strengthen Global Payments Network
Visa has said it is exploring how stablecoins can be integrated into its existing global payment systems as part of efforts to maintain its leadership position in the fast-changing digital …
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SEC to seize CBEX’s N1.3tr cash over ponzi scheme
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked the Investments and Securities Tribunal (IST) to order the immediate freezing of bank accounts linked to Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX) and 25 …
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SEC Raises Alarm Over Nigerians’ Shift to Cryptocurrency
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has expressed growing concern over the rising preference of Nigerians for cryptocurrency trading instead of investing in the country’s traditional capital market. The Director-General …
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Kenya Passes Landmark Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets
Kenyan lawmakers have approved a new bill to regulate digital assets such as cryptocurrencies, marking a major step towards providing legal clarity for the country’s growing financial technology sector. The …
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Bitget Brings Blockchain and Stock Investing Education to Lagos Investors
Universal exchange platform, Bitget, has taken its blockchain and stock investing education programme to Lagos, offering Nigerian investors a chance to better understand cryptocurrencies, tokenised assets, and global market opportunities. …