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…
Bitcoin is back in the headlines—and not just for crossing the $100,000 mark again. This time, it’s against a backdrop of geopolitics, macroeconomic shifts, and speculation around what has been…
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…
The first quarter of the year has seen a mixed bag for XRP, the native cryptocurrency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). According to a recent report by Ripple, XRP’s average…
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…
The recent collapse of the latest Ponzi scheme in Nigeria, Crypto Bridge Exchange or CBEX, has left many Nigerians devastated, with losses estimated in hundreds of millions of naira. The…
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),…
It is against this backdrop that the OyoKopa Business and Career Conference has emerged as a beacon of hope for many young Nigerians. Organized in partnership with the Nigerian Youth…
In an era where blockchain technology is transforming industries and creating new opportunities, the Unified Cardano Student Club Nigeria (UCSCN) is taking a bold step to empower students with the…