Nigeria Financial News

23.07 / 01:17

business Digital Currency Banks Africa Board urges Bank of Central African States to introduce common digital currency: Report

The Bank of Central African States, or Banque des États de l'Afrique, which serves Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo, could be closer to releasing a central bank digital currency reportedly at the urging of its board.

02.07 / 11:48

Blockchain Adoption Africa Bitcoin Moon African celebrities join degens on the journey to the moon

African degens are on a journey to the moon. With crypto, African people’s savings are hedged against insane inflation levels, they can find employment in Web3, and there is always the potential to make life-changing money that will transform the trajectory of their lives forever.

01.07 / 23:15

markets Adoption inflation Bitcoin Bitcoin trader says expect more chop, downside, then sideways price action for BTC this summer

Discussion of the state of the crypto market has been a dominant headline over the past few weeks as non-crypto native media excoriate Bitcoin (BTC) and DeFi investors for investing in assets with no fundamental value. At the same time, crypto-savvy analysts and traders have been pouring over charts, looking for clues that signal when the market will bottom and reverse course.

29.06 / 17:05

Blockchain Adoption lending Africa network Lending network enables transparent credit history in Africa via blockchain partnership

African mobile banking platform Aella has partnered with Creditcoin Network to integrate transparent credit history by integrating all its transactions into Creditcoin’s public blockchain.

27.06 / 15:51

LGBT Protest G7 Lithuania: Detained migrants subjected to beatings, abuse and racism, claims Amnesty

Lithuanian authorities have arbitrarily detained thousands of migrants in prison-like centres where they have been subjected to beatings, abuse and racism, according to Amnesty International.

20.06 / 01:09

Blockchain UPS Santiment Algorand’s multiple partnerships are a boon, but does ALGO feel the same way

A significant challenge most blockchains face is how to commandeer investors’ interest in the network’s native coins or tokens. Algorand [ALGO], a proof-of-stake blockchain cryptocurrency protocol, has struggled to keep investors interested in its native coin – ALGO.

17.06 / 13:33

BTC Eagle Bitcoin Arsenal Nigeria and Arsenal Football Club Legend Nwankwo Kanu Signs for Sportsbet.io

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08.06 / 08:11

Law Activism Congress AIM letter rights Human rights activists take aim at privileged crypto critics in letter to Congress

Human rights activists from 20 countries have submitted an open letter to the United States Congress in support of a “responsible crypto policy” and praising Bitcoin and stablecoins as essential tools aiding democracy and freedom for tens of millions.

01.06 / 16:57

Ethereum Survey Square Bitcoin NOT 40% of Surveyed Lower-income Individuals Want to Use Bitcoin - Not to Make Money

A report from Jack Dorsey’s Block, Inc. (formerly Square) has concluded that bitcoin (BTC) will play an increasingly large role in the payment and remittance sectors – and that the more people’s peers own BTC, the more likely they are to invest.

01.06 / 07:41

Asia Survey Square Bitcoin The more you know about Bitcoin, the more optimistic you are: Block survey

A survey from digital payment company Block Inc. has found that the higher respondents rated their own level of cryptocurrency knowledge, the more optimistic they are about the future of Bitcoin (BTC).

31.05 / 23:11

Adoption Binance Africa Binance to launch Africa crypto awareness tour as adoption ramps up

With a 1,200% increase in received crypto volume between 2020 and 2021, the accelerated adoption of digital assets in Africa has captured the attention of multiple companies and organizations looking to take part in this growing market.

27.05 / 04:09

digital assets MetaMask recovery MetaMask joins forces with Asset Reality for recovery of stolen digital assets

crypto wallet MetaMask has inked a new strategic partnership with Asset Reality, an end-to-end solution for recovering, managing, and accessing seized crypto and complex assets. MetaMask is a ConsenSys product and among the leading self-custody wallets. MetaMask and Asset Reality will be helping victims of scams recover their digital assets where possible. The support will be available for all MetaMask users globally who have been victims of scams across MetaMask’s most active markets in the United States, the UK, the Philippines, India, Vietnam, Brazil, France, Germany and Nigeria.

26.05 / 13:43

cryptocurrency Digital Currency Ruble Will Russia’s digital ruble shield its economy from Western sanctions?

A waiver issued by the US Treasury allowing Russia to still transfer payments for its foreign bonds despite Western sanctions expired on Wednesday, leaving Moscow to face an eventual, inevitable default.

25.05 / 10:29

Blockchain Kucoin Digital Continental Bitcoin 11x in 2022 – What you should know about Africa’s crypto startup culture

Crypto-businesses in Africa received more venture capital in the first quarter of 2022 than in the first quarter of 2021. This, according to the African Blockchain Report 2021 by Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC) and Standard Bank.

25.05 / 09:05

cryptocurrency CryptoExplainer To Reclaim African Artifacts, 'Looty' Project Launches Digital Art Heists

'Looty' project launches digital art heists to reclaim African artifacts

24.05 / 09:53

Twitter Fighting Kimball Floki Completes Charitable School Project in Nigeria

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23.05 / 08:29

Climate change Time Ukraine live: Global refugee population tops 100m for the first time, according to UNHRC

The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution has passed the 100 million milestone for the first time on record, propelled by the war in Ukraine and other deadly conflicts, says the UNHRC.

19.05 / 10:31

cryptocurrency CryptoExplainer Cross-border Costs South Africa Eyes Digital Rand To Cut High Cross-Border Payment Costs

South African central bank eyes digital rand to cut cross-border payment costs

18.05 / 09:57

cryptocurrency CryptoExplainer Small Investors Lose Faith And Savings In Crypto After 'Death Spiral' Sell-Off

Small players lose faith in crypto after sell-off

18.05 / 09:45

cryptocurrency NFT NFTS Features NASDAQ Features Floki as One of the Best Metaverse Projects to Buy in 2022

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17.05 / 13:27

BTC Digital Strategy Bitcoin Bukele 44 Countries Converge in El Salvador to Discuss Bitcoin Roll Out, President Bukele Says

Forty-four nations are expected to meet in El Salvador to discuss issues touching on banking the unbanked and Bitcoin adoption, according to President Nayib Bukele.

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