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Nigeria’s Central Bank Raises Benchmark Rate by 50 Basis Points
25.9.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) raised the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) by 50 basis points to 27.25% and increased the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) for banks. These measures aim to combat inflation and stabilize the Nigerian economy. The CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, stated that the reforms...
Court Orders New York Man to Pay $36M for Forex, Digital Asset Fraud
21.9.2024
William Koo Ichioka has been ordered to pay over $36 million after admitting to a forex and digital asset fraud scheme. His scam, which started in 2018, involved falsifying financial documents and misusing investor funds for personal luxuries like cars and jewelry. In addition to financial...
Nigeria Accuses Four Crypto Traders of Forex Regulations Violations
13.9.2024
The Nigerian government has filed criminal charges against four individuals and several firms for allegedly conducting illegal crypto transactions, including USDT to naira conversions, without a banking license. The four are Ejiogu A. Chinedu, Nnamdi F. Okereke, Oty Ugochukwu Stanley,...
Forex Markets Stumble as Gold Hits ATH; Will Bitcoin Follow?
12.9.2024
Generally, all economic markets are performing well ahead of the historic negative market sentiments. Markets are in recovery…
Attention Bitcoin Traders, the Japanese Yen Is Strengthening Again
19.8.2024
A similar yen outperformance early this month, triggered carry unwind and rocked risk assets, including cryptocurrencies
Ethiopia Announces Launch of Forex Auction Sale Days After Birr Float
8.8.2024
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) said it will conduct a special foreign exchange auction on Aug. 7. The Ethiopian central bank envisions similar auctions in the coming weeks, depending on market conditions. The NBE said banks keen on participating must submit their bids on the date of the sale....
Markets blow up, so ‘the best prep is to have a plan to buy fear and sell euphoria’ — Veteran trader
6.8.2024
Pear Protocol founder HUF says “a limited pool of capital constantly rotating between narratives” is a clear sign of “late cycle behavior.”
Nigeria Acts to Stabilize Currency with Forex Auction
4.8.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will reintroduce a foreign exchange auction system as part of efforts to ease pressure on the local currency. The CBN has called on authorized dealer banks to share their respective lists of outstanding forex demand by end users. Auction System Aims to Mitigate...
CryptoProcessing Demonstrates the Potential of Crypto Payments for Forex
31.7.2024
In a trailblazing twist that promises to transform the foreign exchange market, CryptoProcessing is proud to offer the integration of cryptocurrency as a payment gateway for Forex transactions. This solution aims to enhance the speed, security, and cost-efficiency of Forex payments, paving the...
Ethiopia’s Birr Falls 30% After Currency Float; Forex Surrender Requirements Scrapped
29.7.2024
Ethiopia’s birr plunged 30% against the dollar after the central bank floated the currency as part of reforms aimed at correcting foreign exchange market distortions. The bank also eliminated foreign exchange surrender requirements and lifted restrictions on certain imports. In return...
El Paso Man Fined $31M for Forex and Crypto Fraud
28.7.2024
A federal court has ordered Abner Alejandro Tinoco and his company, Kikit & Mess Investments LLC, to pay over $31 million for forex and cryptocurrency fraud. The order includes $6.2 million in restitution, $6.3 million in disgorgement, and an $18.8 million civil penalty. Tinoco and his firm...
Zimbabwe Injects $50M in Forex Market to Stabilize Currency
27.7.2024
Zimbabwe’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has injected over US$50 million into the interbank foreign exchange market to stabilize the economy. This move comes as the parallel market exchange rate is significantly higher than the official rate, causing economic instability....
Nigeria Acts to Defend Naira After Currency Hits New Record Low
21.7.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria recently sold U.S. dollars to Bureaux de Change (BDC) at a flat rate of NGN1,450 per greenback. The central bank stated that eligible BDCs can sell the dollars to end-users at a margin of no more than 1.5% above the purchase exchange rate. The Nigerian apex bank...
Circle launches euro-backed EURC on Base, enabling layer-2 forex trades
9.7.2024
Circle announced that the new Base version of EURC is the first MiCA-compliant stablecoin for the network
Crypto adoption in Argentina soars amid 276% inflation spike
9.7.2024
Argentina has emerged as the top market on Binance — one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges — in terms of the number of visitors
Binance vs Nigeria: A timeline of events
5.7.2024
As the trial of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan restarts in Nigeria, Cointelegraph recaps the story so far
Forex Expo Dubai set to be world’s largest online trading event with over 15,000 attendees
20.6.2024
Forex Expo Dubai is gearing up to host over 15,000 attendees from more than 50+ countries, solidifying its position as the largest event of its kind this year. Scheduled to take place once again in Dubai on October 7-8, 2024, this underscores Dubai’s enduring role as a global hub driving...
Ghana’s Cedi Hits Record Low Against US Dollar Amid Cocoa Output Decline
12.6.2024
The Ghanaian cedi recently plunged to a record low, trading at GHS 14.9335 against the U.S. dollar, which led to its designation as the fourth-worst-performing currency globally. Additionally, a decline in cocoa production has further complicated matters for the cedi, a currency previously ranked...
Forex and Crypto Investment Fraud Busted in Malaysia, Ten Arrested and Millions Seized
24.5.2024
Malaysian authorities have dismantled a forex investment fraud and cryptocurrency syndicate that had been operating in the country.
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Nigerian Currency Slides 5% After Central Bank Injects More Than $80 Million Into Forex Market
20.5.2024
The Nigerian naira continued with a downward which recently saw it being named the worst-performing currency when it slid by just over five per cent to erase the previous day’s gains. The naira’s depreciation is said to have occurred just a day after the central bank intervened...