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Mansa Partners With Nigerian Blockchain Platform Bitmama to Boost Cross-Border Payments
8.9.2024
The Nigerian blockchain payment platform Bitmama has partnered with the decentralized finance platform Mansa to improve cross-border payment accessibility in Africa. This partnership aims to enhance consumer payment capabilities and support trade across borders. Mansa’s liquidity solution...
Nigerian Scammer’s Crypto Wallet Seized by Kansas Attorney General
6.9.2024
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach announced the recovery of an international crypto wallet and stated that the funds will be returned to a Kansas resident defrauded in a crypto scam. This followed a lawsuit against Bimbo Toyin Akinyemi, a Nigerian national accused of the fraud. The court ordered...
Nigerian judge pushes Binance exec’s bail hearing to Oct. 9
4.9.2024
Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judge’s decision following another bail application
Nigerian judge pushes Binance exec’s bail hearing to Oct. 9
4.9.2024
Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judge’s decision following another bail application
Nigerian Court Postpones Decision on Gambaryan Bail Application
4.9.2024
The next bail hearing has been scheduled for Oct. 9
Binance exec’s trial brought forward despite no access to legal counsel
2.9.2024
Amidst multiple alleged money laundering charges, the Nigerian government claims that Binance was responsible for the decline of its Naira currency
Nigerian Blockchain Leader: Approval of 2 Crypto Exchanges Brings Much-Needed Regulatory Clarity
31.8.2024
A Nigerian blockchain industry leader has described the recent approval of two crypto exchanges by the securities regulator as a positive step that improves the image of Nigeria’s crypto space. The leader believes clear regulations will attract foreign investors and benefit Nigerian...
Nigerian Civil Society Groups Praise Crypto Tax Proposal
29.8.2024
A coalition of Nigerian civil society organizations has applauded the plan by Zacch Adedeji, head of the Federal Inland Revenue Service, to include cryptocurrencies in the tax system. The CSOs believe this move will boost confidence in the crypto market and attract foreign investors. The CSOs...
Calls to release Binance exec intensify after 6 months in Nigerian detention
27.8.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng and family members have called for action, claiming Tigran Gambaryan has been unjustly detained in Nigeria since February
Former US Federal Agent Tigran Gambaryan Marks 6 Months in Nigerian Detention
27.8.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent and Binance executive, has now spent six months in Nigerian detention. Lawyers say he has been denied proper medical care, leading to severe health issues, including a herniated disc that has left him unable to walk. Additionally, his lawyers said that...
Concerns grow over Binance executive’s health during detention in Nigeria
26.8.2024
Tigran Gambaryan's family raises alarms over his deteriorating health conditions, alleging medical negligence during his six-month detention in Nigeria
Concerns grow over Binance executive’s health during detention in Nigeria
26.8.2024
Tigran Gambaryan's family raises alarms over his deteriorating health conditions, alleging medical negligence during his six-month detention in Nigeria
Stakeholders urge Nigeria to adopt compliance-focused crypto regulation
25.8.2024
While the government’s concerns are valid, industry stakeholders agree that a more measured approach could yield better outcomes
Nigerian Firms Forecast Further Naira Depreciation
24.8.2024
A recent Central Bank of Nigeria survey reveals that Nigerian businesses expect the naira to weaken further before strengthening in late 2024 or early 2025. This pessimism comes despite the CBN injecting millions into the forex market. The naira’s depreciation has fueled inflation, sparking...
Nigerian Central Bank Affiliate Partners With Blockchain Startup Zone to Boost Payments
24.8.2024
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has partnered with Zone, a decentralized payment infrastructure company, to improve its payment services. NIBSS will use Zone’s blockchain technology to streamline its Payment Terminal Service Aggregation (PTSA) operations. Both NIBSS and Zone...
'Get Him Home': Binance CEO Urges Nigerian Government to Free Detained Exec
21.8.2024
Tigran Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen who works for Binance, has been held in Nigeria since February
Nigerian SEC to issue crypto platform licenses as market size grows: Report
20.8.2024
In June, the SEC updated its regulations to better oversee cryptocurrency platforms and exchanges and improve monitoring of digital asset trading
Nigeria’s SEC issues first license to local crypto exchange
19.8.2024
As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, other local exchanges will likely follow Quidax’s lead and seek to meet the SEC’s requirements
Nigerian crypto wallets tied to protests evade government freeze efforts
15.8.2024
The discrepancies between the government’s claims and the blockchain data highlight a tense dynamic between digital finance and state authorities
Nigerian state plans to tokenize real estate, boost revenue
14.8.2024
The tokenization of real estate in Lagos State has the potential to transform the property market, making it more accessible to a wider range of investors