In a step towards harnessing the transformative potential of blockchain technology, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, has released a Whitepaper detailing the country’s efforts…
In a recent development, a US court rejected a proposed settlement between Ripple and the SEC due to a procedural flaw. The settlement agreement, signed by Ripple’s lawyers on April…
The cryptocurrency industry has seen a surge in ransom demands in recent years, with hackers targeting major players in the space. The latest victim is Coinbase, one of the largest…
In a strategic move to tap into the high demand for stablecoins, Stripe, a global payments platform, has rolled out stablecoin-based accounts to clients in more than 100 countries. This…
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, defended the company’s decision not to seek registration under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, citing concerns over the regulations’ potential impact on…
In a May-3-2025 statement, a group of US Senate Democrats emphasized the need for comprehensive regulations on stablecoins, citing growing concerns over consumer protection and financial stability. The Guiding and…
In a significant move to advance the future of payments, finance, and technology, Mastercard has unveiled its latest innovation: end-to-end stablecoin acceptance and payments capabilities. This development enables consumers to…
In a recent development in Nigeria’s ongoing efforts to regulate the crypto space, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a seven-count charge against Afriq Arbitrage System (AAS),…
In a recent announcement, Flutterwave revealed that it has joined CPN, which it described as “the world’s largest, most widely-used stablecoin network.” This move is part of Flutterwave’s mission to…
In 2024, Nigerians showed more interest in stablecoins relative to bitcoin (BTC), and there is a resurgence in crypto trading on centralized exchanges over the past year, driven primarily by…