The New York-based infrastructure firm OpenFX has secured $94 million in Series A funding to expand its real-time stablecoin settlement rails across global markets. OpenFX announced on March 31, 2026, that it raised $94 million in Series A funding led by investors including Accel, Atomico, and Pantera. Founded in 2024, the company utilizes stablecoins as […]
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Olufemi Adewole, Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, warns that Nigeria’s Naira-for-crude oil transaction framework could destabilize foreign exchange (FX), deter foreign direct investment (FDI), and worsen economic challenges. He highlights the volatility of the Naira and stresses that crude oil transactions traditionally rely on the U.S. dollar for stability and global acceptability. Adewole cautions that deviating […]
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Brazil, the second-largest market for stablecoin transactions, could be set to ban stablecoin withdrawals to self-custodial wallets like MetaMask.
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Fears of counterfeit $50 and $100 bills have disrupted foreign-exchange trade at Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, with some bureaus halting the purchase of these bills due to issues with identifying fake notes. There are conflicting views on the extent of the problem, with some traders blaming banks for clogging the system by not accepting old dollar […]
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Zimbabwe has said it plans to let its rapidly depreciating gold-backed currency, Zig, float freely on the foreign exchange market. A central bank official said this would help the currency achieve price discovery without administrative interference. However, the official did not give a timeline for when the central bank intends to implement this policy. Since […]
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The Nigerian naira recently hit a new low against the U.S. dollar, ranking among the three worst-performing currencies globally. Dollar Liquidity Dries up The Nigerian naira, which has already lost over 70% of its value in 2024, recently dropped to a record low of NGN1,670.65 per U.S. dollar on the official foreign exchange market on […]
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The World Bank reports that Nigeria lost over $8 billion due to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) refusal to float the naira between 2021 and 2023. This foreign exchange subsidy, along with the fuel subsidy, deprived the government of revenue. The World Bank acknowledges the suffering caused by the government’s policies but insists they […]
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The Nigerian government received nearly $100,000 from two cryptocurrency firms accused of conducting unlicensed conversions of tether (USDT) to naira and vice versa. The two Nigerian cryptocurrency firms, Paparaxy Global Ventures Limited and Lemskin Technologies Limited were accused of operating without a banking license. Plea Agreement The Nigerian Federal Government recently received nearly $100,000 (NGN160 […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) injected $543.5 million into the Nigerian foreign exchange market between September 6th and 30th to address currency volatility. The bank attributed the volatility to high demand for imports and seasonal factors. Nigeria is facing foreign exchange shortages and the government has taken various steps to counter it, including restricting […]
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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is launching a new electronic system (EFEMS) to improve transparency in the foreign exchange market. This comes as the Nigerian currency weakens. Authorized dealers must comply with existing regulations and complete necessary preparations before using EFEMS. Enhancing Transparency in the Foreign Exchange Market The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […]
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