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- Category: Crypto Companion
- Category: Crypto Crunch
- Category: Crypto Market
- Category: Crypto Policy
- Nigeria approves national blockchain policy, but crypto remains in limbo.
- MiCA: Cryptoasset operators approved in landmark EU law. Implications for Nigeria, Others
- FedNow Launch: Bitcoin could better protect against possible government surveillance, skeptics say
- IMF’s proposed policy recommends crypto regulation, not ban
- Argentina’s Proof of Solvency: A Safer Market for Crypto Investors?
- China launching Blockchain Innovation Center: any prospects for cryptocurrency?
- Crypto development and potential uses should not be limited— U.S. Federal Reserve Governor
- India’s Government Launching a Crypto Awareness Campaign
- The world of crypto assets: the moment of truth by Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the Banque de France
- Regulators in France seeking compulsory license for crypto firms
- It’s time the Central Bank of Nigeria had a rethink about approach to crypto in Nigeria, says blockchain association leader
- Crypto Lending: Using Cryptocurrency as Security for Fiat Loans and the Status of Cryptocurrency in Nigeria
- Blockchain association, SiBAN, releases Code of Conduct for Virtual Assets Service Providers in Nigeria
- Global regulators finalize plan on how to mitigate crypto losses
- Nigeria SEC finally issues crypto regulation.
- Nigeria to introduce rules for crypto and the virtual assets sector
- PRESS RELEASE: Blockchain Technology is Not Cryptocurrency and Cryptocurrency is Not Unlawful in Nigeria: To All Public Agencies, Law Enforcement Agencies, Banks, and Other Institutions in Nigeria
- The Infallibility of the Central Bank of Nigeria and How the Crypto Industry Pays for It
- CBN fines FCMB, Fidelity Bank, and Wema Bank N514 million ($857,000) over cryptocurrency transactions.
- CBN fines 3 banks ₦800 million ($1.9million) for failing to comply with cryptocurrency directive.
- Experts suggest approaches regulators should adopt in regulating the crypto industry.
- What the EU Parliament’s proposed amendments to the AML legislation mean for Unhosted Wallets
- US Treasury Launches Cryptocurrency Awareness Program; Lessons for Nigeria and other unfriendly crypto jurisdictions
- President Biden signs 6-point Executive Order to balance digital assets innovation with regulation.
- “War underscores need” for crypto regulation, says Fed Chair Powell.
- No More Ban on Proof-of-Work in Europe’s Proposed Crypto Regulation
- Christine Lagarde, European Central Bank President, calls for urgent crypto regulation after Russian sanctions
- South African Treasury to Finalize Amendments to Relevant Laws on Crypto Regulations in June 2022
- Ukraine passes ‘Law On Virtual Assets’ amidst Russia invasion.
- “Regulators are lagging behind when it comes to technology”—Israel Securities Authority’s Chair
- Russia’s plan to legalize bitcoin: meaning and implications
- US State proposes the adoption of bitcoin as legal tender, as the price hits over $40,000
- February 5: Nigeria’s blockchain association launches ‘Crypto is Legit’ on the Anniversary of CBN Ban; says “regulate crypto, not ban”.
- Botswana passes Virtual Asset Bill, Barely 3 Months after the Bank of Botswana’s Warning on Cryptocurrency
- India Finance Minister’s Proposed 30% Tax on Cryptocurrency Income: Crypto Regulation or Revenue?
- SiBAN intervenes to help Aggrieved Nigeria Users of Binance Resolve Issues
- A Rundown of Crypto Regulations Around the World in 2021
- Stablecoins for stable markets: Why regulators should put market stability first
- How the Central Bank of Nigeria’s definition of ‘cryptography’ illustrates the dangers of the single story
- “We reject the undue discrimination against Nigeria’s blockchain & crypto industry”, BICCoN tells CBN
- (Deja Vu – 26:04:2018) “We need to regulate blockchain technology and Internet of Things” – Honorable Solomon Adaelu, National Assembly member
- (Part 2) The Voice of Reason—What did Nigeria’s blockchain & crypto industry tell the Central Bank of Nigeria in February 2021?
- Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) directs all banks in Nigeria to close the accounts of persons engaging in cryptocurrency trading; Bank-account owners; Nigerians groan; protest.
- (Part 1) The Voice of Reason—What did Nigeria’s blockchain & crypto industry tell the Central Bank of Nigeria in February 2021?
- U.S. SEC Chairman Garry Gensler is a powerful but dangerous voice around blockchain use cases and regulation, warns Marc Powers
- While U.S. Regulators have no plans to ban crypto, Congress wants regulators to take action on crypto regulation
- As crypto innovators continue to innovate, when will regulators regulate?
- Will virtual currencies be allowed to operate alongside CBDCs? The hints from the BIS and the way forward
- In adopting CBDCs, central banks should engage the private and public sectors and consider private digital money innovations, BIS CBDC report
- The Draft Declaration of Crypto Assets as Financial Products in South Africa and How It Compares with SEC Nigeria’s Classification and Treatment of Digital Assets
- Category: Crypto Q&A
- Category: Crypto Scoop
- Patricia crypto exchange suspension of withdrawals after hacking incident raises concerns.
- BoundlessPay gets pre-seed investments from Tekedia Capital and Adaverse.
- The most expensive pizza ever bought with bitcoin : A look at the current state of bitcoins value
- Nigeria leads the African blockchain technology ecosystem as Cyberchain’s Web 3 and Digital Economy Conference pulls stakeholders
- The Significance of the 10,000 BTC: A Look Back at the First Bitcoin Pizza Transaction
- Joint Statement by Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC on Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank Depositors
- USDC will remain redeemable 1 for 1 with the U.S. Dollar, Circle assures users.
- Collapse of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank: Impact on the crypto market, industry.
- IWD: Crypto Ladies League Set to Host Biggest Online Event for Women’s Growth in Blockchain
- What does ChatGPT think about bitcoin price, stablecoins, and CBDCs?
- A Crypto Date with ChatGPT on Valentine’s Day
- Binance-branded BUSD stablecoin to be phased out— CZ
- LocalBitcoins to shut down due to “very cold crypto-winter” freeze.
- Binance announces USD withdrawal suspension date; users panic.
- Financial inclusion is the only true use case for crypto, stablecoin, says Iyinoluwa Aboyeji, former Flutterwave MD
- Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase fined €3.3 million by Dutch central bank
- Goldman Sachs ranks bitcoin above US treasury, gold, and 22 other assets.
- Ethereum-based Uniswap may move to Binance’s BNB Chain after 80% vote by Uniswap community.
- Genesis, DCG’s crypto lending firm, eventually files for bankruptcy.
- SEC charges crypto firms Genesis and Gemini: “Disappointing …. counterproductive … super lame …. a manufactured parking ticket”, says Tyler Winklevoss
- Initial Coin Offerings: Central Bank of Nigeria fails to acknowledge SEC’s regulatory framework on ICOs.
- Crypto conglomerate, Digital Currency Group, under investigation by US authorities. Crypto investors concerned.
- Signature Bank’s stock SBNY downgraded from ‘buy’ to ‘hold’ as crypto deposits shrink by $8billion; stock price plunges by 67% YoY.
- FTX Collapse: Silvergate, crypto-focused bank, left scrambling after $8.1 billion bank run; stock plummets by 45%
- Nigeria blockchain association awards Channels TV, Paxful, SEC, Others at maiden P2P Conference
- With blockchain, entrepreneurs have equal opportunity to build 1 billion dollar companies-Abikure Tega, Founder & Team Lead, Kumo Wallet
- US Senate propose new regulation for cryptocurrencies, SEC overtaken by the CFTC
- Euro Coin (EUROC), Euro-backed stablecoin from Circle, out this month
- Cryptocurrencies and NFTs are “100% based on greater fool theory”- Bill Gates
- Nigeria looks to adopt blockchain to facilitate stock-market trading next year
- Blockchain technology has created a global village for startups to gain global relevance—Abikure Tega, Founder & Team Lead, Kumo Wallet
- Xend Launchpad: a Springboard for African Projects and Global Projects Focusing on Africa
- Kumo Wallet brings “the best of crypto and fiat” to Africa from Delaware
- Russia considers the use of crypto in international payments to ease the spite of sanctions
- Protests after CoinMarketCap described Ripple’s XRP as an “impostor” cryptocurrency
- Bitcoin is stupid, evil, and make you look bad, says Warren Buffet
- Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, the most searched crypto assets in Europe, the US, and UK, shows Google Trends
- Goldman Sachs introduces its first-ever bitcoin-backed loan.
- Dogecoin price jumps by about 27% following news of Elon Musk purchase of Twitter.
- AAX successfully organizes ‘I CAN TRADE’, expanding crypto education and adoption in Nigeria
- 5 Lessons Nigeria and other crypto-unfriendly countries should learn from the Israeli Securities Authority (ISA)’s approach toward crypto regulation
- An Evening with Lars: “In Nigeria, Concordium will promote blockchain technology beyond crypto”—Lars Seier Christensen
- AAX takes blockchain & crypto awareness to Nigerian university campuses
- Visa collaborates with Bantu to drive financial inclusion in Africa and beyond.
- Stripe—Paystack acquirer—re-enters crypto space after 4 years.
- Robert Kiyosaki says “BYE-BYE Bitcoin”; Government will seize all cryptocurrencies
- Crypto Ladies League is hosting her first public event “Blockchain Week” to commemorate the International Womens’ Day
- Russian Ruble risks being reduced to rubbles as sanctions hit Putin’s Russia
- Meme coins are “made by people trying to get rich off of other people trying to get rich”, says DOGE Founder
- Global DCA launches ‘Crypto Resource Hub’ to support responsible use of digital asset during conflict / humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and beyond
- Speculative Reactions? Ukraine-Russia Crisis and Crypto
- The crypto market bleeds as Putin declares war on Ukraine
- BoundlessPay collaborates with Qitmeer on DeFi and Naira stablecoin
- Bitget Announces Sponsorship Deal with Team Spirit as their Official Crypto Partner
- Bitget and BitKeep announce partnership to introduce first-ever launchpad
- CAB’s Top 20 Individuals that shaped Nigeria’s blockchain & crypto industry in 2021
- Bitcoin shows signs of fresh rally as Christmas approaches
- The Metaverse: Everything you ever imagined and even more
- 8 things every founder can learn from Jack Dorsey’s resignation letter
- MOBOX jumps to all-time high after announcing Binance Smart Chain integration
- Nigeria blockchain & crypto industry launches 5-point Crypto Advocacy Agenda; introduces 500 Million Naira Fund
- KurePay suspends business in Nigeria due to current crypto clampdown
- India may regulate crypto as assets, not as currencies.
- Cryptocurrencies must not end up in wrong hands so it doesn’t spoil our youth, warns India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- President Buhari’s first-ever remark on cryptocurrencies and what this means for Nigeria’s crypto industry
- Why did the eNaira Speed Wallet disappear from Google Play Store and reappear about 24 hours later?
- eNaira Speed Wallet app removed from Google Play Store after receiving negative reviews and poor rating less than 48 hours after its launch.
- eNaira.gov.ng, not enaira.com, should have been used in the first place, experts say; advise need for eNaira project to be fully NDPR compliant
- eNaira will be launched by President Buhari on Monday 25 October, announces the Central Bank of Nigeria
- After suspending its October 1 launch date for the eNaira, the Central Bank of Nigeria says the eNaira is “a work in process”; welcomes input from all Nigerians.
- Night Life Crypto (NLIFE) to launch in-game NFT rewards for its flagship game ‘Night Life Drifting’ on Polygon
- Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) registers blockchain company and issues certificate; queries its staff member for issuing wrong query preventing registration of blockchain company.
- “Blockchain is yet to be recognised by Nigerian government”, says Nigeria’s Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC); queries application for blockchain company registration
- Bitcoin, El Salvador, and Crypto El Dorado: Brazil charging forward; India striving; Nigeria stunted, but pushing boundaries
- Tether to pay $41 million for claiming that USDT stablecoin was fully backed by US Dollars, orders CFTC
- How Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp downtime affected the crypto market
- How up to 6,000 Coinbase customers were hacked after reportedly falling victim of phishing
- Bitcoin can help Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Youtube create higher levels of creditworthiness and trust, says Michael Saylor, Chairman/CEO at Microstrategy
- Claiming that bitcoin has already replaced gold is ridiculous- Peter Schiff
- Tiktok launches TikTok Top Moments, a non-fungible token (NFT) collection
- Bitcoin price could hit $200,000 in the next FOMO rally, says bullish Bobby Lee
- Huobi Global is moving out of China due to crypto clampdown
- CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko now blocked by China’s Internet firewall
- Bitcoin.org website (not bitcoin, the cryptocurrency) has been hacked.
- Mastercard to acquire CipherTrace in order to create choice and boost trust for users
- Ahead of the billions of people that are going to hold bitcoin some day, we want to get there first, says Michael Saylor, Chairman/CEO at Microstrategy
- Paypal to enable customers trade crypto and transfer crypto to third-party wallets
- Standard Chartered, BNY Mellon, Citibank, and other top banks invest over 2.8 billion dollars in blockchain & crypto companies in 2021
- Governments need to stop dismissing crypto as illicit payments schemes and reckless speculation, advises Mohamed El-Erian, president of Queens College, Cambridge University
- We want PayPal users to be able to take their crypto anywhere they choose- Jose Fernandez da Ponte, Paypal’s head of cryptocurrency
- Based upon bitcoin innovation, the crypto asset class has ballooned, observes Gary Gensler, Chairman, US SEC
- JPMorgan now allows its retail customers to access crypto asset investments.
- The global crypto population doubles from 100 million to 200 million in only 4 months
- Category: Crypto Viewpoint
