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Nigerian crypto tax move is ‘premature’ – local stakeholders
7.7.2023
Industry stakeholders seek clarity regarding the implications of taxation and its connection to the recognition of cryptocurrency and associated procedures
Nigeria Currency Presently Undervalued Says Bank of America Analysts
4.7.2023
According to Bank of America analysts, the Nigerian currency is currently undervalued and will likely end the year trading at around NGN680 per dollar. The analysts assert that higher oil revenues and a liberalized import regime will likely see Nigeria record current account surpluses in the medium...
Africa’s Crypto Market Grew by 1,200% Between 2020 and 2021 — Study
1.7.2023
Between the years 2020 and 2021, Africa’s cryptocurrency market grew by more than 1,200% while Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania now all feature in the global top 20 for crypto adoption, according to the latest Emurgo State of Web 3.0 in Africa report. Africa’s Share of Global...
CZ Says Binance Has Issued a Cease and Desist Notice Against Nigerian ‘Scammer Entity’
20.6.2023
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, said the recently banned Binance Nigeria Limited has been issued with “a cease and desist notice.” Zhao, who has since branded the Nigeria-registered company a “scammer entity,” told his followers not to believe everything they read in...
Bangladesh Eyes BRICS Invite as Rumors Swirl of Formal Request
20.6.2023
In mid-May, several reports indicated that Bangladesh and India were engaging in currency trading using their respective currencies in order to address U.S. dollar liquidity challenges. Recent sources now reveal that Bangladesh is welcoming a formal invitation to join the BRICS bloc. Speaking...
Binance sends cease and desist notice to Nigerian scammer entity
18.6.2023
This comes after the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC), released a circular stating the illegality of Binance Nigeria Limited in the country
Nigerian Currency Falls by More Than 30% After Central Bank Announced New Forex Market Rules
18.6.2023
The Nigerian currency’s official exchange rate versus the greenback recently plunged to NGN634 per dollar from just under NGN470 per dollar. The central bank’s decision to allow the naira to “float” came a few weeks after Nigerian president Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledged to end...
How blockchain technology makes it easier for Africans to upskill
15.6.2023
The narrative that blockchain technology could revolutionize how people interact with technology in Africa may not be stale after all
Here's what Nigeria's naira float means for its crypto market
15.6.2023
This reduces the likelihood of artificial price differences between the naira and cryptocurrencies in different markets
Security Agency Detains Nigeria’s Suspended Anti-Bitcoin Central Bank Governor
12.6.2023
The Central Bank of Nigeria governor, Godwin Emefiele, was suspended by Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on June 9 and was subsequently arrested by a domestic security agency. Several reports have linked Emefiele’s suspension to the central bank’s controversial naira demonetization...
Binance Faces Regulatory Hurdle in Nigeria: Ordered to Cease Operations
11.6.2023
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has been ordered to cease operations in Nigeria by the country's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In a recent statement, the regulator declared the operations of Binance "illegal" in the West African nation, stating...
Nigerian Regulator Labels Binance Affiliate’s Local Operations Illegal
11.6.2023
The Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has said crypto exchange Binance’s local affiliate “is neither registered nor regulated by the Commission and its operations in Nigeria are therefore illegal.” The regulator has also said anyone who continues to deal with Binance...
Nigeria regulator halts Binance operations: Report
10.6.2023
According to Nigeria's securities regulator, Binance is neither registered nor regulated in the country, making its operations illegal
Binance's Nigeria Unit Ordered to Halt 'Illegal' Operations by Securities Watchdog
10.6.2023
The order against Binance Nigeria Limited follows U.S. SEC allegations that the exchange had violated federal securities laws
Nigeria to tax crypto, digital assets 10% on capital gains: Experts react
10.6.2023
The Act aims to enhance fiscal transparency, boost revenue and recognize cryptocurrencies as legitimate assets
Bitcoin Interest Hits Rock Bottom: Google Trends Data Shows Lowest Score in 7 Months
5.6.2023
According to Google Trends, worldwide interest surrounding the term “bitcoin” has plummeted to its lowest point since October 2022, registering a mere 17 out of 100. The active interest for the term has taken a nosedive since June 2022, when the search query for bitcoin reached...
The 23rd Digital Pay Expo 2023 is set to be held in Nigeria
5.6.2023
Intermarc Consulting is pleased to announce the 23rd edition of the Digital Pay Expo with the theme “The Future Is Contactless”, scheduled to hold on Wednesday, 7th, and Thursday, 8th June 2023, by 10 am, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. Digital Pay Expo...
Nigerian Central Bank Blasts Naira Devaluation Report — Publication Stands by Its Story
2.6.2023
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said on June 1 that the report claiming it had devalued the local currency to N631 per dollar “is replete with outright falsehoods and destabilising innuendos.” The Nigerian publication Daily Trust has said it stands by its story and called on...
Today in Crypto: Elon Musk Accused of DOGE-Related Insider Trading, Xapo Integrates with the Single Euro Payments Area Network, US CFTC Mulls Rules Change to Include Crypto Risk
2.6.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: Elon Musk Accused of DOGE-Related Insider Trading, Xapo Integrates with the Single Euro Payments Area...
Tether Surpasses Previous Market Cap Record, Reaching $83.23 Billion
1.6.2023
On June 1, 2023, the stablecoin issuer Tether exceeded the dollar-linked token USDT’s previous all-time market capitalization record of $83.2 billion, which was set in May 2022. In the last 186 days, USDT’s market value has surged by 27.15% from the low of $65.43 billion reached...