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Bitcoin tops $70k, Worldcoin spikes despite regulatory woes, Binance exits Nigeria | Weekly Recap
The crypto market saw an uptrend this week, resulting in a new Bitcoin (BTC) ATH above $70,000 amid sustained spot BTC ETF inflows. Worldcoin (WLD) recorded similar price upswings despite global regulatory issues. дальше »
2024-3-11 22:16 | |
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Nigeria to tighten crypto regulation in wake of Binance disputes
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has disclosed plans to introduce new regulations for crypto operators following recent challenges with Binance. New regulations The planned regulation would include licensing, registration, and screening guidelines for digital and virtual asset services providers (VASPs). дальше »
2024-3-7 15:00 | |
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The Lekki Free Zone is Set to Collaborate with Gluwa on Blockchain Technology
The Lekki Free Zone Development Company (LFZ) is in discussions with Gluwa, a blockchain technology company, as part of an effort to increase its economic impact in Nigeria. The two parties are looking to collaborate and use blockchain to promote trade cooperation, business growth, and sustainability among new and existing Free Zone enterprises. In addition, […] дальше »
2022-9-22 19:17 | |
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French and Nigerian Central banks to join Hyperledger Foundation
The Banque de France and the Central Bank of Nigeria were among eight new members announced by the Hyperledger Foundation on 12 September. Other names include CasperLabs and DSR Corp. The Banque deThe post French and Nigerian Central banks to join Hyperledger Foundation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2022-9-13 00:00 | |
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Bank of France & Central Bank of Nigeria Join Hyperledger Global Forum 2022
Hyperledger Foundation has announced new participants of its Hyperledger Global Forum 2022, which is taking place Sept. 12-14 in Dublin, Ireland. The post Bank of France & Central Bank of Nigeria Join Hyperledger Global Forum 2022 appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-9-13 21:34 | |
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Reprieve As Nigeria’s Regulator Issues Progressive Cryptocurrency Rules
The Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has put out new rules that seek to regulate digital assets in the country, signaling the full acceptance of crypto assets in Africa’s most populous nation. дальше »
2022-5-24 00:49 | |
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Nigeria’s SEC Issues New Guidance for Crypto, Classifies Them as Securities
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has released new rules to guide the issuance, custody, and exchange of digital assets, while also classifying them as securities. The post Nigeria’s SEC Issues New Guidance for Crypto, Classifies Them as Securities appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-5-15 15:00 | |
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Nigeria’s eNaira stablecoin becomes focus of new IMF report
Nigeria’s central bank digital currency project, eNaira, is drawing attention and interest of leading financial institutions and it also gaining traction amongst other country’s central banks looking to initiate a similar project according to a report released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) eNaira to boost remittance The report, authored by economist Jack Ree, explained […] The post Nigeria’s eNaira stablecoin becomes focus of new IMF report appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-11-22 11:00 | |
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New Zealand is in no hurry to launch a CBDC, but won't miss out on it
Nigeria might soon become one of the first countries to launch its central bank digital currency [CBDC], eNaira, on 1 October. Needless to say, this has pushed other nations to consider a national CBDThe post New Zealand is in no hurry to launch a CBDC, but won't miss out on it appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-9-30 20:30 | |
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Nigerian Learning Institution Says It Now Accepts Crypto as Payment for School Fees
A learning institution in Nigeria’s Kano state, the New Oxford Science Academy, recently announced it will be accepting cryptocurrency as payment for school fees. According to the school’s proprietor, Sabi’u Musa Haruna, the institution arrived at this decision after consulting parents and guardians of the students. дальше »
2021-6-29 14:00 | |
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New World Bank Report: Nigeria’s Exchange Rate Policies Fueling Inflation, Affecting Food Prices
Nigeria’s use of multiple exchange rates regimes may have contributed to a rise in the country’s inflation rate, the latest World Bank report has said. In addition, the report says ongoing restrictions on the use and movement of foreign exchange are “further pushing up prices of food and agricultural inputs like fertilizer.” Misaligned Exchange Rates […] дальше »
2021-6-22 14:30 | |
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Why Nigeria Could Be The Next Nation To Embrace Bitcoin
There has been a high level of speculation on the next country that could massively adopt Bitcoin. El Salvador’s new law granting BTC legal tender status has caused excitement, after its approval many politicians and government officials around the globe have shown support for pro-BTC legislation. дальше »
2021-6-16 20:52 | |
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Nigeria Devalues Currency as Central Bank Moves to Unify Exchange Rates
In a possible policy shift, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently allowed the local naira currency to briefly drop to a new low of USD$1 for 419. 75 nairas on May 14, 2021. However, by close of business the naira had recovered and was trading around 411. дальше »
2021-5-17 16:30 | |
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P2P Bitcoin Traders in Nigeria Think Outside the Box in the Wake of CBN Restrictions
After the Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive targeting the country’s cryptocurrency industry, bitcoin and altcoin trade volumes on centralized exchanges immediately plunged. Nevertheless, the new regulations seem to have succeeded in boosting crypto trade volumes on informal markets or on peer-to-peer trading platforms. дальше »
2021-4-18 16:30 | |
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P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes Surge in Kenya and Ghana but Nigeria Still Dominates
According to new data, peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin trade volumes in Kenya and Ghana surged in Q1 of 2021, with the two countries now ranked second and third respectively. On the other hand, volumes in South Africa, which occupied second place in 2020, dropped marginally. дальше »
2021-4-12 15:30 | |
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Nigerian Crypto Shut-Out Won’t Depress New Defi And Digital Asset Banking
It’s an aggressive strategy, but one that many Nigerians believe will ultimately end up failing. The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced a ban on using traditional banking structures to buy, sell or trade cryptocurrencies within the country. дальше »
2021-2-23 18:47 | |
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Central Bank of Nigeria Denies It Has Placed New Restrictions on Cryptocurrencies — Uses Debunked Claims to Justify New Directive
Following the outcry over the Central Bank of Nigeria’s latest directive that targets cryptocurrencies, the institution has reaffirmed its stance with another statement. In the latest five-page document, the CBN insists that this directive is intended to protect the country’s financial system from the “risks” that are associated with cryptocurrencies. Debunked Claims Still, the central […] дальше »
2021-2-10 12:05 | |
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Nigerian Youths Are Unfazed By Country’s New Bitcoin Ban
As we reported earlier, the Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that henceforth, all financial institutions facilitating all forms of cryptocurrency transactions in the country will face the rot of regulatory bodies. дальше »
2021-2-6 19:03 | |
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Transfer Money in Nigeria Instantly with Cryptocurrencies using Cryptofully.com
Cryptofully. com is offering Nigerian investors from around the world to transfer money to Nigeria in a simple two-step process through Bitcoin. 12 September 2020, Lagos. Cryptocurrency owners can now send funds across the world to Nigerian Naira accounts without the requirement of registering on a new platform. дальше »
2020-9-29 19:46 | |
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Brazen Nigerian Crypto Scam Inksnation Still Operational Three Months After Regulator Warning
One of Nigeria’s most brazen crypto scams, Inksnation remains operational and still invites new investors some three months after the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) deemed its activities illegal. дальше »
2020-9-21 18:00 | |
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Nigeria’s Foreign Currency Crisis Boon for Bitcoin: Country Tops Wallet Downloads Ahead of the US
Nigeria’s weakening naira currency, as well as the shortage of U. S. dollars, are forcing businesses to switch to bitcoin as the means of settling payments for international transactions. Nigerian businesses need the American currency to buy new supplies, as well as to order essential equipment from abroad. дальше »
2020-8-22 00:00 | |
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Belfrics Group launches first group of DApps on Belrium blockchain
Belfrics Group launches first group of DApps on Belrium blockchain » CryptoNinjas Belfrics Group, a cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain technology company, recently launched its new range of decentralized applications (DApps) on its Belrium blockchain for utilization by small businesses to large enterprises. дальше »
2019-7-29 18:17 | |
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West Africa Gets Serious with New Banking Technologies
Nigeria, the most populous nation in Africa has announced plans to officially adopt an open banking standard powered by new technologies such as distributed ledger technology (DLT), to promote transparency in the financial services sector, according to a report by local news source the Guardian on July 1, 2019. дальше »
2019-7-2 21:00 | |
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Bitcoin, Not Blockchain: People Feverishly Search for World’s First Crypto
By CCN: Around the world, the majority of searches related to cryptocurrency involve the word “Bitcoin,” a new report by ConsenSys concludes. Excepting a few Asian countries, most of the world wants to find information about Bitcoin. дальше »
2019-5-21 22:00 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Cryptocurrency market at 5-month high, Paxful under fire, and more
It’s Monday which means it’s time for a wrap-up of the weekends top cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines. Here’s Moonday Mornings for you. 1. The United Global Resolve For Peace is petitioning the Central Bank of Nigeria after thousands of the country’s residents claim to have been “defrauded” out of millions of dollars earned from trading cryptocurrencies on exchange service Paxful, The Guardian, a local Nigerian outlet reports. дальше »
2019-4-8 11:17 | |
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Trading Platform Paxful Completes Construction for Second School in Rwanda
Children in the Rwandan village of Kasebigege are being given a greater chance to pursue a sound education as construction on a new school, developed by bitcoin marketplace Paxful, has been completed. дальше »
2018-12-3 22:11 | |
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Nigeria’s Blockchain Businesses Request Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) For New Crypto Guidelines
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which doesn’t recognize cryptos as legal tender are getting requests from the country’s Fintech startups to provide legal guidelines for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-11-12 08:00 | |
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Nigerian Startup Kubitx Launches Bitcoin Exchange in Beta
Kubitx, a Pan-African financial technology startup registered in Malta, announced the beta launch of its new cryptocurrency exchange on Thursday. The platform, which supports seven digital coins for the test, including BCH and BTC, will initially be available to users in Nigeria, before the company expands it to other African countries in the coming months. дальше »
2018-10-12 00:30 | |
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September in Africa: Alibaba saves wildlife and Google Partners comes to Nigeria
Pan-African ecommerce giant Jumia may be about to launch an initial public offering (IPO), if reports are to be believed, valuing the company at around $1 billion USD. According to Reuters, Jumia, which already claims to be Africa’s first “unicorn” based on how much investment it has received, is considering a possible New York listing early next year. дальше »
2018-10-2 15:55 | |
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New POS Terminal by Pundix Allows Nigerians to Make Purchases in Bitcoin
Indonesian cryptocurrency and payments company Pundix has introduced a point of sale terminal at a shop in Nigeria, allowing people in the West African country to make purchases using cryptocurrency, including bitcoin. дальше »
2018-9-30 01:30 | |
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Pushing the Boundaries of Economic Change: Bitcoin as a Medium of Exchange in Africa
Bitcoin is pushing the boundaries of economic change in Africa. In East Africa, a new deal between digital currency exchange Bitpesa and a Japanese firm shows Kenyans are using bitcoin to pay for used Japanese cars, cosmetics and electrical gadgets. дальше »
2018-9-26 17:45 | |
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Bitcoin exchange Luno opens new Johannesburg headquarters
Bitcoin exchange company Luno today announced the launch of its new African regional headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. Luno was the first crypto company to operate in Africa, with a presence in Nigeria and Cape Town, in. дальше »
2018-9-17 18:42 | |
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Paxful CEO Ray Youssef Shows How Bitcoin Can Be Used for Social Good
Can bitcoin be used for social good? If anyone thinks so, it’s Ray Youssef, the CEO of peer-to-peer bitcoin platform Paxful. A successful entrepreneur in the crypto and blockchain space, Youssef comes from humble beginnings and understands the importance of maintaining control over one’s finances. дальше »
2018-9-15 21:50 | |
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