Blockfinex, an international cryptocurrency exchange founded by Nigerian tech entrepreneur Danny Oyekan, has introduced a new digital currency called DollarCoin. The currency was unveiled as part of efforts to create …
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Bitget Launches Tokenised Stocks and Real-World Assets for Nigerian Investors
Cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, Bitget, has announced the introduction of tokenised stocks and real-world assets (RWAs) on its platform, giving Nigerian investors direct access to some of the world’s …
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West Africa Lost $2.1 Billion to Crypto Crimes in 2024
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised alarm over rising cases of fraud linked to cryptocurrency and digital assets across West Africa, saying …
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SEC Raises Alarm over $2.1bn Suspicious Crypto Deals in West Africa
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Nigeria, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has raised concern over the sharp rise in suspicious cryptocurrency-related transactions across West Africa. Speaking at the …
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Banks to File N25m Transaction Reports Monthly from 2026
From January 2026, banks, insurance companies, stockbrokers, and other financial institutions in Nigeria will start submitting detailed monthly reports of large transactions to the tax authorities, following a new tax …
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Institutional Crypto Trading Begins at StanChart
Standard Chartered Bank (StanChart) has launched a new digital asset trading service that will allow its institutional clients to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (XBT/USD) and Ether (XET/USD). The …
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SEC Declares Nigeria Open for Stablecoin Business
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially declared Nigeria open for stablecoin business, with a strong emphasis on compliance, regulation, and innovation. Speaking at the Nigeria Stablecoin Summit held …
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South Africans Turn to Cryptocurrency for Everyday Spending
Cryptocurrency is no longer just something people invest in hoping it will rise in value. In South Africa, digital money like Bitcoin and others are now being used to buy …
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Experts Predict Big Changes for Cryptocurrency by 2025 as Technology
The cryptocurrency world has grown rapidly since it emerged over a decade ago, moving from a small interest among tech enthusiasts to a global financial movement. Now, as 2025 approaches, …
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Bitcoin Nears $125K as Trump, Wall Street, and US Laws Fuel Surge
Bitcoin is getting closer to breaking a major price milestone of $125,000, according to Nigel Green, the CEO of deVere Group, one of the world’s top independent financial advisory firms. …