The first bitcoin transaction occurred on May 22, 2010, a date known to Bitcoin enthusiasts as “Bitcoin Pizza Day.” Laszlo Hanyecz, a Florida programmer and Bitcoin miner, paid 10,000 bitcoin…
Financial exclusion is one of the greatest development challenges of our time. According to the World Bank, nearly 1.4 billion adults globally remain unbanked, with the vast majority living in…
Stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether are making headlines by accumulating more U.S. Treasuries than many countries. This trend has sparked discussions about the potential impact on the U.S. economy…
Remitly, a leading digital remittance service, is leveraging the power of stablecoins to revolutionize cross-border payments. The company believes that everyone deserves the freedom to access, move, and manage their…
The long-running legal battle between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has officially ended. On 7 August 2025, both parties filed a joint dismissal of their…
In a significant move to foster innovation and financial inclusion, the Director-General of Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has announced that the country is now open…
In a stakeholder engagement marking this year’s African Anti-Corruption Day in Lagos, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) raised concerns over the growing trend of virtual asset and investment…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has raised concerns over the growing threat of virtual asset and investment scams in Africa, warning that these schemes have the potential to…
The Bank of Ghana has taken a significant step towards regulating the virtual asset industry in the country by requiring all Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating in Ghana to…
Nigeria’s youth face a daunting challenge: a scarcity of job opportunities. In response, initiatives that equip fresh graduates with the business and career skills they need to power their future…
The Anti-CBDC Surveillance Act has, unsurprisingly, sparked intense debate about the adoption and regulation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in the US. A CBDC is a digital form of…