Nigerians Trade $4 Million in Bitcoin Weekly, despite Warnings

Nigerians are trading close to $4 million worth of bitcoin a week on 13 local exchanges, despite multiple warnings by authorities against investing in cryptocurrencies. Experts have called on the government to rethink its position and adopt smart regulations, “allowing innovation to move forward”. Regulators need to understand how it works before applying bans, analysts … Read more

Polish Central Bank Paid Multiple YouTubers to Discredit Cryptocurrencies

It has become painfully obvious that various governments around the world have no love lost for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In Poland, things have gotten a bit out of hand in recent months. So much, even, that the country’s central bank, in concert with the Financial Supervision Authority, paid a popular YouTuber to slander cryptocurrencies. It’s a … Read more

Malta to Give “Peace of Mind” to Crypto Companies

The government of Malta has come up with an idea that businesses dealing with cryptocurrencies may find interesting. A new policy document seeks to set up a special agency which will “certify” blockchain platforms and “verify” crypto transactions. It is supposed to “bring peace of mind” to companies using these technologies to cut out central … Read more