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Nigeria to Regulate Cryptocurrency Trading; SEC Says Digital Assets Are Securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria will start regulating trade in digital currencies to ensure investor protection and that transactions are transparent. The authorities said on Monday, “The general objective of regulation is not to hinder technology or stifle innovation, but to create standards that encourage ethical practices. дальше »
2020-9-15 19:02 | |
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Ukraine, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria Among Top Countries by Cryptocurrency Adoption
Ukraine, Russia, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and the U. S. are among the top-ranking countries by cryptocurrency adoption, according to the 2020 Global Crypto Adoption Index compiled by blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis. дальше »
2020-9-9 19:45 | |
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P2P Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Africa Pivot: Nigeria and Kenya the Target Markets
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges are bullish about Africa’s growth prospects as evidenced by their ongoing forays into the continent. During the month of August, Kucoin crypto exchange announced the addition of Nigeria’s naira currency as a payment option on its peer-to-peer platform. дальше »
2020-8-26 15:03 | |
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Nigerians Using Bitcoin for International Trade Despite Regulatory Uncertainties
Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s flagship cryptocurrency is rapidly gaining traction around the world as a tool for international trade and commerce. Several forward-thinking businessmen in Nigeria are now using the blockchain-based digital currency to scale the hurdles of foreign exchange in the region, according to a report on August 13, 2020. дальше »
2020-8-14 23:07 | |
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Remitano Adds Nigerian Naira Wallet with Instant Trade Feature
Remitano, one of the most popular peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplaces in Nigeria, has added a fiat wallet for Naira (NGN). This brand-new Naira fiat wallet will allow users (of Level 2 and above) who require quick transfers between Naira and crypto on the platform. дальше »
2020-5-21 14:46 | |
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9 Countries Show Huge Growth in Cryptocurrency Interest: Coinmarketcap
Coinmarketcap has revealed the top countries with the largest increase in the number of users. One segment shows the countries with the most user growth in the first quarter include India, Pakistan, Colombia, Canada, and Nigeria. дальше »
2020-5-4 23:45 | |
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Africa’s First Stablecoin is based on Nigerian Naira & Built on Binance Chain
The very first stablecoin of Africa is backed by Naira, the fiat currency of Nigeria and it will be built on Binance Chain, the blockchain software system developed by the leading cryptocurrency exchange Binance. дальше »
2019-12-14 18:08 | |
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Bitcoin Correction Will Continue for a Few More Months, States Analyst
The cryptocurrency industry has recently been flooded with positive news about the possible adoption of the technology. Yesterday, the CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey, was seen in Nigeria and Ghana, discussing the possibility of Bitcoin adoption. дальше »
2019-11-14 19:12 | |
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Bitcoin Interest Shifting to Africa — Is BTC ‘Banking the Unbanked?’
Data suggests that Bitcoin interest is growing in Africa. The nations of South Africa and Nigeria currently lead in terms of Google searches for queries relating to the cryptocurrency. The revelation comes via data from Binance Research, the cryptocurrency market analysis branch of the leading digital asset exchange platform. дальше »
2019-9-28 05:16 | |
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CampusBCAT2019 in University of Ibadan: The Largest Ever Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Event in Southwest Nigeria
CampusBCAT2019 which was held on the 7th of September 2019, at the prestigious University of Ibadan organized by CryptoTVPlus, the topmost Blockchain and Cryptocurrency media platform from Africa has officially set a new record as the most attended event in the southwestern part of Nigeria bothering around the Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-9-17 08:45 | |
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CryptoTVPlus Announces Campus Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Awareness Tour
CryptoTVPlus, a top blockchain and cryptocurrency media house from Nigeria is set to commence its educative based Campus Blockchain & Cryptocurrency awareness Tour across major Nigerian universities starting from the 7th of September 2019 in University of Ibadan. дальше »
2019-8-15 10:01 | |
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South Korea takes the brunt of North Korea’s cryptocurrency cyberattacks
A United Nations (UN) report has disclosed how the intergovernmental organization is investigating at least 35 cyberattacks led by North Korea, South China Morning Post reports. The attacks include cryptocurrency exchange hacks and crypto-jacking campaigns. дальше »
2019-8-13 12:08 | |
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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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Nigeria: Speaker of the House of Reps Believes in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Nigeria’s Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, has said that the proliferation of bitcoin (BTC), altcoins and distributed ledger technology (DLT) into the global financial ecosystem has made it quite critical for the most populous nation in Africa to formulate amenable regulations for its cryptospace in order not to be leftRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-24 17:00 | |
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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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Nigeria: Entrepreneur Uses Blockchain and Biotech to Tackle Oil Spill Menace
Chinyere Nnadi, a Nigerian entrepreneur based in the United States, is spearheading a drive that seeks to solve Nigeria’s oil spill menace. According to an article published by The Hindu on April 22, 2019, Nnadi is using the dual power of biotech and blockhchain technology to aid the noble cause. дальше »
2019-4-23 09:00 | |
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Nigeria: Users Accuse Paxful Bitcoin Exchange of Fraud and Illegal Account Closures
Aggrieved Nigerians are demanding that the country’s banking and financial regulators, as well as the Foreign Affairs Ministry (NIIA), look into allegations of fraud leveled against Paxful – a bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2P) exchange platform, reports The Guardian, April 6, 2019. дальше »
2019-4-9 05:00 | |
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Alleged Paxful Fraud Blocks Nigerian Users from Millions in Crypto Funds
In Nigeria, thousands of cryptocurrency investors and traders have reportedly lost access to millions of dollars. Paxful Incorporated, a major cryptocurrency services firm based in Estonia, is accused of large-scale fraud, reportedly suspending the accounts of Nigerian users. дальше »
2019-4-8 18:52 | |
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Top 5 Countries Where Google Searches for Bitcoin Just Tripled
While the mass media warn people not to buy Bitcoin, the number one cryptocurrency just blasted through its 2019 ATH. The number of google searches for Bitcoin is skyrocketing again as well, especially in these five countries. дальше »
2019-4-8 15:00 | |
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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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Paxful Introduces AI-Powered, Biometric Verification to Improve KYC and AML
The peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace Paxful announced today, April 2, 2019, that it’s introducing AI-powered identity verification to help improve know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) procedures on the platform. дальше »
2019-4-3 21:13 | |
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Why Nigeria has the Potential to Make Cryptocurrency Dominant in Africa
At present, cryptocurrency is still yet to take its full course in any country on the African continent. With several hinderances from the government and traditional banks, it is nearly impossible for any cryptocurrency, be it Bitcoin or any other altcoin to receive full adaptation from African citizens. дальше »
2019-3-7 17:24 | |
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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 Union Bank Threatens to Shut Down Cryptocurrency-Related Accounts
A large commercial bank in Nigeria has threatened to shut down an undisclosed number of cryptocurrency-related accounts without explanation. Lagos-based Union Bank claims that any decision to do so would be in line with the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) past warnings about cryptocurrency trading. дальше »
2018-11-28 02:10 | |
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Nigeria’s Opposition Leader Promises Cryptocurrency Policy If Elected President
Nigeria’s main opposition leader and former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has said the country will adopt blockchain technology and cryptocurrency if he is voted into power. In his policy document, Abubakar revealed plans to create a legal policy that, among other things, will see blockchain and cryptocurrencies taught from primary school through university. дальше »
2018-11-23 00:50 | |
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Why Cryptocurrencies are the next big thing in Africa
Many people would not expect Africa to be a good destination for finance. However, the continent has proven over and over again that it is well accommodating to the industry. One of the newest additions is the cryptocurrency market with several countries like South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:14 | |
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Nigerians want Cryptocurrency, And They Want It Now
In 2017, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) placed a ban on traditional banking systems to halt transactions in Bitcoin and other virtual currencies saying that the “Central bank cannot control or regulate Bitcoin”. дальше »
2018-11-17 19:04 | |
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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 Startups Call for Cryptocurrency Regulation to Stem Investment Outflows
Nigeria’s financial technology startups have called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to provide legal guidelines for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. A lack of regulation is driving investment out of Africa’s biggest economy to areas like Rwanda and Europe while fomenting uncertainty, according to the Electronic Payment Practitioners Association of Nigeria (E-ppan). дальше »
2018-11-10 02:15 | |
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Quidax Exchange Launches Blockchain And Cryptocurrency Education Operations In Nigeria
A cryptocurrency exchange based in Europe, Quidax, has launched its digital asset exchange in Nigeria, aiming to educate the residents about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. The exchange will allow users to buy and sell six cryptocurrencies, which include Bitcoin Cash, Bitcoin Gold, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Litecoin, and Ripple. The platform will, however, expand to support more […] дальше »
2018-10-29 01:58 | |
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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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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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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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