The central bank reportedly emphasized that the addition of NFC technology will play a crucial role in boosting the adoption rates for the CBDC. Despite the former governor’s ousting nearly two months ago, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to be committed to its central bank digital currency (CBDC) project, showing no indications of…
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The company cited that it will cease operations of its exchange services as part of the shareholders’ decision to restructure the business to focus on Cashlink. Nigerian social payments app, Bundle announced on July 20 that it is shutting down its crypto exchange arm. According to a statement released on the company blog, explaining that…
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A recent report released by K33 Research three days ago reveals that as of July 2023, the cryptocurrency industry boasts approximately 10,000 companies, employing an estimated 190,000 crypto professionals. Notably, K33 provides a comprehensive snapshot of the crypto landscape, highlighting that these 10,000 firms possess a collective valuation of $180 billion. K33 Research Unveils Crypto…
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In mid-May, several reports indicated that Bangladesh and India were engaging in currency trading using their respective currencies in order to address U.S. dollar liquidity challenges. Recent sources now reveal that Bangladesh is welcoming a formal invitation to join the BRICS bloc. Speaking to reporters on Monday, AK Abdul Momen, the foreign minister of Bangladesh,…
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This comes after the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission released a circular stating the illegality of Binance Nigeria Limited in the country. Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao has announced that Binance has officially issued a cease and desist notice to the fraudulent entity known as Binance Nigeria Limited. On Sunday, June 18, Zhao took to Twitter to make…
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Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has been ordered to cease operations in Nigeria by the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In a recent statement, the regulator declared the operations of Binance “illegal” in the West African nation, stating that the cryptocurrency exchange was neither registered nor regulated by the commission. … Read…
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According to Nigeria’s securities regulator, Binance is neither registered nor regulated in the country, making its operations illegal. It has been a tough week for cryptocurrency exchange Binance. On June 9, Nigeria’s securities authority reportedly deemed the exchange illegal, just days after Binance was sued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. “Binance Nigeria Limited…
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The legislation aims to enhance fiscal transparency, boost revenue and recognize cryptocurrencies as legitimate assets. On the eve of his departure from office on May 28, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari signed the Finance Act, 2023, into law. The act introduces a series of tax reforms aimed at modernizing the country’s fiscal framework. Among its provisions…
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According to Google Trends, worldwide interest surrounding the term “bitcoin” has plummeted to its lowest point since October 2022, registering a mere 17 out of 100. The active interest for the term has taken a nosedive since June 2022, when the search query for bitcoin reached a score of 64 out of 100. Global Interest…
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On June 1, 2023, the stablecoin issuer Tether exceeded the dollar-linked token USDT’s previous all-time market capitalization record of $83.2 billion, which was set in May 2022. In the last 186 days, USDT’s market value has surged by 27.15% from the low of $65.43 billion reached at the end of November 2022. Tether Market Cap…
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