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In the northern states of Katsina and Borno, residents are increasingly interested in the meme coin dogecoin. Meanwhile, in Delta State, known for its financial services leaders, bitcoin garners significant attention. A Nigerian lawyer has called on authorities to implement cryptocurrency regulations if they aim to have an impact on the industry. USDT Favored in … Read more
The initiative aims to equip many Africans with skills in advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, robotics and data science. Go to Source
Stablecoin issuer Tether has partnered with Nodo to educate prospective African users about the use cases of stablecoins and facilitate transactions with the former’s digital asset. The six-month campaign will include Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, workshops, and question-and-answer sessions with crypto experts on social media. African Users to Learn of Stablecoin Use Cases The … Read more
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 a framework introduced by its securities regulator in 2022. Crypto Trading Not Linked to … Read more
A group of U.S. lawmakers led by Micheal McCaul, the House Foreign Affairs Committee chairman, has accused the Nigerian government of wrongfully detaining Tigran Gambaryan. The lawmakers have asked the Biden Administration to transfer Gambaryan’s case to the Office of Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage of Affairs. Nigeria Using Gambaryan’s Detention to ‘Extort His Employer’ … Read more
Zone’s layer-1 blockchain is purportedly Africa’s first decentralized, cross border, currency-agnostic payments solution. Go to Source
Rwanda is contemplating launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) because it does not want to be left behind and to prevent any hindrances to trade between the African country and its major trading partners. According to a deputy governor with the National Bank of Rwanda, the country should be prepared for digital currencies being … Read more
A new report reveals that 562 million people globally now own digital currencies, an increase from 420 million in 2023, making up 6.8% of the world’s population. Asia is at the forefront of this growth, with North America close behind. Overall, cryptocurrency adoption is rising worldwide, with notable increases seen across all continents. ‘562 Million … Read more
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 operating in good faith. Davido Offloads Meme Coin Hours After Promoting It to Followers The Nigerian … Read more
Ripple’s recently published 2023 Trends in Regional Payments ebook highlights the transformative role of cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in the global payments landscape. Latin America is witnessing a digital transformation with a shift towards crypto-powered solutions and CBDCs, despite resistance from sector incumbents. In Africa, crypto-enabled payments are enhancing accessibility and affordability, … Read more