Whether we’re ready or not, the future of money is unfolding right before our eyes.…
What the CBN’s crypto order means for you going forward
The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered banks and other financial institutions to stop processing crypto transactions. What happens to your crypto? What are the possible implications of this move? Let…
In 2020, Nigerians traded more than $400m worth of crypto on local crypto exchange platforms
In October 2020, UsefulTulips reported that $32.3m worth of bitcoin was traded in Nigeria. And judging by the numbers of different crypto-exchange platforms, Nigerians likely traded $400m+ worth of cr…
#ENDSARS: Nigerian government’s strongarm tactics, crypto adoption, and the power of the Internet
Amidst the #EndSARS protests, online activism, and alleged sabotage of crowdfunding sources, Nigerians have turned to crypto and government strong-arming could unwittingly provoke its massive adoption…
Charting a course towards cryptocurrency regulations in Nigeria
Nigerians are massively adopting crypto and regulations are essential to protect consumers, but how and where do we start charting a course for crypto regulations? This article dives into this and oth…
Blockchain: The tool that can help Africans build the next Facebook, Google
As Africa witnesses what could be termed a revolution in the cryptocurrency sector, Eric Annan, CEO of KuBitX makes a case for more Blockchain-based innovations that could birth the next Facebook or G…
The SEC cryptocurrency statement: What is SEC regulating?
The Securities and Exchange Commission recently released a statement on digital assets. In this piece, @philkingenyioma dives deep into what it might mean for the future of cryptocurrency regulation i…
Nigeria issues regulations on cryptocurrency, crypto startups, ICOs, others
The Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria, has issued regulations for digital currencies, initial coin offerings, and local and foreign companies and startups playing in the sector.…
What will happen if cryptocurrency goes mainstream in Nigeria?
The rate of cryptocurrency adoption in Nigeria is quite encouraging especially in 2020. While it’s expected to get better, we x-ray what the Nigerian market could look like in the coming years w…
Africa’s young population and the drive for cryptocurrency
World markets and currencies have been rocked by the pandemic and recent trends suggest that a large portion of Africa’s youth is opting towards cryptocurrencies. We explore some intricacies behind th…
Former Binance Labs director, Yele Bademosi launches ‘Bundle’, to unify traditional fintech and open finance
Launching officially today, Bundle will create a world where traditional fintech and open finance co-exist in parallel through the power of blockchain technology…
South African cryptocurrency trading platform, VALR raises $1.5 million
VALR, a South African startup that’s yet to launch, has raised the $1.5 million in a seed funding round that was led by Bittrex — a United State blockchain trading platform.…
As cryptocurrency-dealing startups continue to thrive, Nigerian regulatory authorities will have to play catch-up
Some of the activities of the Nigerian companies in the cryptocurrency space as reported in the Nigerian Startup Funding Report 2018.…
Nigeria’s apex bank may be looking to regulate cryptocurrencies, industry players say it’s time
Nigeria’s central bank may be looking to regulate cryptocurrency, but industry experts and players are not worried.…
No one is sure about cryptocurrencies, but Microtraction is banking on Bitkoin Africa to deliver
Microtraction recently announced its second investment yet, in Bitkoin Africa. Amid uncertainties and strict regulations, the cryptocurrency trading startup could face some challenges as a relatively …
Facebook is allowing cryptocurrency ads again, through an application process
Facebook has reversed its ban on cryptocurrency ads but advertisers have to go through an application process to place such ads.…
$9.4 billion raised from ICOs within first 5 months of 2018
In spite of the global clampdown on cryptocurrency by governments and Internet companies, the digital currency keeps getting more relevance. According to CoinSchedule, the sum of $9.4 billion was rais…
Nigeria, and Africa by extension, may soon have its first blockchain technology incubator
Part of the reason the company chose Nigeria to build this cryptocurrency technology incubator has to do with its demographics.…
IMF boss, Christine Lagarde endorses cryptocurrency
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Christine Lagarde recently published a blog post where she highlighted the importance of crypto-assets and claims they can transform how…
Global LinkUP: Cryptocurrencies are having a hard time around the world
The Global Linkup is a summary roundup of important tech news curated from around the world. On this week’s edition of the global news round up, the Cambridge Analytica and Facebook data breach saga c…
