Nigerian Currency Reverses Early April Gains, Depreciating by 12% in Seven Days

The Naira recently depreciated by 12% in just seven days, thus shedding all the gains it made against the U.S. dollar in early April. Local media reports attribute the volatile naira’s latest drop to the growing mismatch between the supply and demand of foreign exchange. Demand and Supply Mismatch Just weeks after nearly breaching the … Read more

BNB Chain Set To Introduce Liquid-Staking On BSC Network

In a strategic move aimed at consolidating and enhancing its network capabilities, BNBChain is gearing up to introduce liquid-staking functionality on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC) network. This initiative marks a significant step in the ongoing transition away from the Beacon Chain, with plans to fully decommission it by June 2024. The rollout of liquid-staking … Read more

Former Binance Boss CZ Apologizes, Accepts Responsibility Ahead of Sentencing

Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, has publicly apologized for his past decisions and accepted full responsibility for his actions. This comes as U.S. prosecutors are seeking a 36-month prison sentence for Zhao in connection with compliance failures at the cryptocurrency exchange. Changpeng Zhao Issues Apology as Sentencing Nears In a letter to the … Read more

US Prosecutors Seek 36-Month Sentence for Binance’s Changpeng Zhao Over Legal Violations

Federal prosecutors have recommended a 36-month prison sentence for Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the cryptocurrency exchange Binance’s former CEO, for U.S. law violations. Prosecutors contend Zhao’s deliberate non-compliance facilitated massive unlawful transactions, impacting national security and financial systems. CZ’s Legal Woes Deepen With Proposed Three-Year Prison Term Changpeng Zhao, referred to as “CZ” and the brain … Read more

Philippines Securities Regulator Requests Apple and Google to Remove Binance Apps

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has requested that tech giants Apple and Google remove Binance apps from their respective app stores. The SEC chairman stated that the blockade on Binance, coupled with the removal of its app, curbs the further spread of its unlawful activities in the country. Binance Apps Pose … Read more

Binance Shifts $1 Billion in SAFU Bitcoin Reserves to USDC

Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange globally in terms of trading volume, has shifted its SAFU (Secure Asset Fund for Users) reserves into the stablecoin USDC to bolster “its reliability.” During the early hours of Thursday, the platform transferred two substantial amounts of BTC and BNB. Binance Executes Dual Crypto Moves on Thursday: What’s Behind the … Read more

Volatile Nigerian Currency Rallies 12%, Becomes Best-Performing Currency in April

After months of sustained decline, the Nigerian currency has rallied since March and is currently ranked as the best-performing fiat currency in April. Andrew Matheny, an economist at Goldman Sachs, said the naira’s momentum can only be maintained if policymakers do not deviate from their current course. Maintaining the Momentum of the Naira According to … Read more

Binance CEO Discusses Company’s Plan After Settlement With US Authorities

Binance’s chief executive has shared his company’s future direction and areas of focus following its settlement with U.S. authorities, including the Department of Justice (DOJ). “We have moved past that as the company move into greater maturity,” he insisted, adding that the crypto firm is focusing on “sustainability.” ‘The Direction of Travel Is Very Clear’ … Read more

You have not selected any currencies to display