Blockchain

Nigeria scoffs at Binance's bribery allegations

The Nigerian Ministry of Information and National Orientation dismissed bribery allegations as Binance's well-coordinated public relations operation to repair its tarnished reputation.
Emeka Ekonkwo
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Nigeria plans new measures to regulate crypto platforms

The government has since declared measures to crack down on cryptocurrency activity by delisting the naira from all peer-to-peer platforms.
1:30
22 Apr

IvoryPay, Tether to drive crypto transfers across Africa

According to the partners, the deal will give more reliable and cost-effective digital transaction options to businesses and consumers across Africa.
1:30
Apr 17, 2024

South African regulator grants licences to AltCoinTrader

The announcement comes as Bitcoin hovers at all-time high levels and there is increased interest in digital assets in South Africa and globally.
0:50
Apr 11, 2024

SA regulator grants licence to crypto firm Luno

This follows the regulator’s declaration of crypto assets as a financial product under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act of 2002.
1:30
Apr 3, 2024

Alternative Bank, TK Tech Africa launch Nigerian Sukuk initiative

The $500 million project is expected to transform the overall landscape of financial technology and non-interest banking market in Nigeria.
3:20
Apr 2, 2024

Binance exec’s wife calls his detention in Nigeria ‘’blackmail”

Yuki Gambaryan accused Nigeria of holding her husband liable for "the unsubstantiated actions of his employer" rather than engaging in negotiations with the company.
2:20
Mar 26, 2024

Nigeria launches a manhunt for fleeing Binance exec

Nigeria authorities say a thorough investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to Nadeem Anjarwalla escape from lawful detention.
2:50
Mar 22, 2024

Families concerned about jailed Binance execs in Nigeria

The families say they don’t feel that enough is being done to get them out, or at least the embassies' are not communicating directly with them.
1:40
Mar 20, 2024

Nigeria’s Hyperspace seeks a share of digital assets security market

Hyperspace Technologies says its solutions combine the capabilities of blockchain and NFC technology to protect digital assets.
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Mar 5, 2024

Venture capital EMURGO launches Web3 innovation hub

EMURGO Africa focuses on the regional implementation of Cardano blockchain and other Web3 technologies.
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Feb 22, 2024

Kenya leads global interest in Sam Altman’s Worldcoin

Kenya leads the group with a Google Trends score of 100, indicating a considerable interest in Worldcoin and associated endeavours.