GIG Logistics (GIGL) has been showing interest in the crypto economy. In September 2021, we got wind of the company’s...
Cryptocurrency
Nestcoin raises $6.45m pre-seed three months after launch to drive crypto adoption in Africa
Venture capital activity in the global Web3, crypto, and blockchain space last year was massive. While interest in the...
There’s more to crypto than buying low and selling high
In November 2021, Bitcoin was at an all-time high (ATH) of $68,000; it was definitely a great time to be in crypto. At...
eNaira launch: CBN highlights relief funds, cross-border payments, and unknown risks
After postponing the October 1, 2021 launch of the eNaira — Africa's first digital currency — the Central Bank of...
Twitter’s new tipping feature could make spending Bitcoin attractive
On Thursday, September 23, 2021, Twitter continued its spate of new feature announcements with Tips, its new tipping...
Bundle launches native token, BXD, to incentivise users
Crypto and cash payment platform, Bundle, has launched its native token on the Binance Smart Chain. Launched today,...
Cryptocurrencies decline again; should investors be worried?
On May 12, 2021, Elon Musk, Tesla CEO, tweeted that the company would no longer accept bitcoin as payment for its...
Nigerian crypto startup, Quidax, is building Africa’s crypto infrastructure one major market at a time
Nigeria is currently one of the major hubs for cryptocurrency activities globally, a status it has retained despite a...
Despite clampdowns on cryptocurrency usage, African P2P users on Binance grow by over 2000%
Leading crypto exchange platform, Binance, has reported a surge in the number of African users on its platform. This...
Nigeria continues to lead crypto peer-to-peer transactions
 After a 15% surge in crypto peer-to-peer (P2P) trading, according to a Nairametrics study in February, Africa’s...
Nigeria’s SEC pauses crypto regulation plans, confirms intent to regulate Investment-tech
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has put plans to regulate the Nigerian crypto space on hold. It...
How cryptotraders are handling CBN’s crypto ban and bank account closure
The Nigerian tech startup space, particularly fintech, was rocked last week following a statement by the Central Bank...
Nigerian Senate offers possible lifeline for crypto, invites SEC and CBNÂ for a briefing
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele and the Director...
What the CBN’s crypto order means for you going forward
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) ordered Commercial Banks and other licenced financial institutions to, with...
In 2020, Nigerians traded more than $400m worth of crypto on local crypto exchange platforms
If you're reading this, bitcoin, the once frowned-upon commodity, has passed the $35,000 mark--an all-time high-- and...
#ENDSARS: Nigerian government’s strongarm tactics, crypto adoption, and the power of the Internet
As most Nigerian youth take to the streets to fight against police brutality in Nigeria, there have been allegations...
Nigeria issues regulations on cryptocurrency, crypto startups, ICOs, others
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in Nigeria has issued regulatory guidelines for digital currencies and...
Africa’s young population and the drive for cryptocurrency
In response to the global challenges in various financial markets, recent trends suggest that Africa’s youth is...
Are ICOs in Nigeria a fraud or the market is just too volatile?
For most companies, there are a handful of ways to raise funds when considering growth and expansion. Some wait for...
How companies can shape the narrative for tech-enabled mobility in Africa
Team Chemotronix, 2 others win $2,500 cash prize at TABS Web3 Hackathon
SEC regulations: Nigeria Crypto exchange CEOs to retire after 10 years
Analysing 2 major allegations against Olugbenga Agboola
Investors on high alert as Y Combinator shows more interest in East and North Africa
Nigeria has a new data protection enforcing body; here’s why you should care
How no-code tools helped two UNILAG graduates build omni-channel messaging platform, Ozi
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