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Nigerian Student Returns 90 Mistakenly Sent Solana Tokens, Rewarded for Honesty
4.7.2024
A crypto influencer recently praised a Nigerian student who agreed to return Solana tokens worth several thousand dollars that were mistakenly sent to his crypto wallet. After the influencer revealed the incident, well-wishers in the crypto community, impressed by the student’s honesty, began...
‘Secrecy of Crypto Usage’ Drives Youth Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says Nigerian Regulator
29.6.2024
According to a Nigerian regulator, young people who are adopting cryptocurrencies are drawn to their secrecy, and many of them do not have bank accounts. However, the regulator also stated that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will continue to caution users about the potential risks...
Dozens Killed in Riots as Kenya Revolts Against Tax Hikes, Calls for Presidential Resignation
29.6.2024
Dozens of citizens were killed in Kenya as a result of riots seeking to protest the possible signing of a bill that would approve tax hikes on daily services and items, such as internet and fuel, in a plan to raise an additional $2.7 billion in revenue. The protests, led mostly by young Kenyans...
South African Retailer Accepting BTC Sees Significant Increase in Monthly Crypto Transactions
14.6.2024
The South African retail giant, Pick n Pay, has reported a significant increase in the value of monthly cryptocurrency payments, rising from approximately $1,350 to $54,000. The regions of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape in South Africa account for the lion’s share of Pick...
Associate Professor Rejects Alleged Link Between Nigerian Currency Depreciation and Crypto Trading
6.6.2024
Nigeria’s decision to halt naira trading on cryptocurrency exchanges is likely to worsen matters for its volatile currency,” an associate professor at the University of East London has argued. The associate professor said Nigeria can effectively regulate the cryptocurrency industry through...
Nigerian Artist Davido’s Meme Coin Plummets Shortly After He Pockets $474,000 From Token Sale
31.5.2024
Nigerian artist Davido has been accused of perpetrating an “outright scam” after pocketing over $468,000 from selling his recently launched meme coin. A prominent Nigerian crypto enthusiast claims Davido’s actions create problems for many legitimate crypto businesses and startups...
Nigerian Senate Committee: Regulated Crypto Trading a Boost for Local Currency
30.5.2024
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Markets has called for the regulation of cryptocurrency and warned that the country’s unclear position could be costing the country. The committee also urged the government of Bola Tinubu to develop the capital and crypto markets to defend the local...
Nigerian Securities Regulator: Crypto Exchanges Complying With Naira Delisting Directive
20.5.2024
The Nigerian Securities Regulator has stated that cryptocurrency exchanges have complied with a directive to remove the local currency from peer-to-peer platforms. The acting director-general of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has called on platforms engaged in practices that...
Nigerian Currency Becomes Worst-Performing After Erasing All Early April Gains
12.5.2024
The Nigerian currency, which has been depreciating against the U.S. dollar in the past few weeks, has completely erased its gains from early April, making it the worst-performing currency in the world. The decline of the naira is attributed to Nigeria’s ongoing foreign exchange shortages....
Binance CEO Says Nigeria’s Detention of Employee on ‘Spurious’ Charges Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’
8.5.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng has warned that Nigeria’s decision to invite and subsequently detain mid-level employees on what he calls “spurious” charges sets “a dangerous precedent for companies worldwide.” Teng stated that certain lawmakers in Nigeria demanded a significant...
Nigerian SEC to ‘Delist’ Local Currency From P2P Crypto Trading Platforms
8.5.2024
The Director General of Nigeria’s Securities Regulator has announced plans to delist the local currency from peer-to-peer cryptocurrency trading platforms in the coming days. He insisted that the decision to delist the naira aims to eliminate the manipulation of the local currency by...
Nigeria Mulls Over Banning P2P Crypto Transactions; Labels Crypto Trading as National Security Concern
5.5.2024
Nigerian authorities are reportedly planning to prohibit financial institutions from facilitating peer-to-peer cryptocurrency transactions. According to a report, Nigeria’s Office of the National Security Adviser has classified cryptocurrency trading as a national security concern. Three fintech...
Nigeria Cryptocurrency Clampdown: Central Bank Directs Fintech Firms to Stop Opening New Accounts
1.5.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed four fintech companies to cease the creation of new accounts, citing their potential use by cryptocurrency traders. An executive from one of the affected fintech companies has associated the Central Bank’s directive with a current audit of the Know Your...
Bitcoin Events announces two exciting events in South Africa: Crypto Fest 2024 and Blockchain Africa Conference 2024
25.4.2024
Get ready for a double dose of excitement as Bitcoin Events proudly presents two premier events in South Africa: Crypto Fest 2024 and the Blockchain Africa Conference 2024. Crypto Fest 2024: A thrilling crypto extravaganza Prepare to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of cryptocurrency at...
South African Regulator Licenses 75 Institutions as Crypto Asset Service Providers
24.4.2024
South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority said on April 22 that it has approved 75 institutions to be licensed as crypto asset service providers (CASPs). The regulator said the unveiling of licensed CASPs is intended to dispel misconceptions arising from the supposedly misleading...
Kenya Establishes Multi-Agency Group To Lead Crypto Regulation
23.4.2024
Kenya is initiating efforts toward crypto regulation, with the government forming a multi-agency team that includes the central bank.
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More Than 250 Zambian Students Attend Hackathon; Over 100 Earn Smart Contract Development Certification
17.4.2024
More than 250 Zambian university students recently participated in an online boot camp and hackathon which saw over 100 earning certification in smart contract development. The students who complete their minimum viable products (MVPs) can apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000. Students...
Experts: Nigeria’s Binance Crackdown Shakes Investor Confidence
16.4.2024
The Nigerian government’s crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges, including its targeting of Binance, has prompted some cryptocurrency firms to reconsider plans to either enter or further invest in the West African nation. A founder of a cryptocurrency exchange stated that the crackdown on Binance...
Crypto Exchange VALR Obtains South African License
15.4.2024
The Pantera-backed crypto exchange is among the first to receive regulatory approval in South Africa, alongside Luno and Zignaly
Ghanaian Fintech Startup Zeepay Secures $3 Million Equity Investment
9.4.2024
The Ghanaian fintech startup Zeepay recently secured a $3 million equity investment from the venture capital firm, Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund. Zeepay plans to use the raised funds to bolster its standing as it prepares for significant growth in 2024. Solidifying Zeepay’s Position in Africa...