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…
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…
The OyoKopa Business and Career Conference 2.0, held at the International Conference Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State, is one such initiative that seeks to empower thousands of youth corpers and…
The OyoKopa Business & Career Conference 2.0 has wrapped up, leaving an indelible mark on the business and entrepreneurship landscape, especially for the Nigerian youth that desires an empowered future.…
Kenya has made significant progress in improving its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) regime, according to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Since February 2024, Kenya has been working…
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed Mali and Tanzania from its grey list, citing significant progress in addressing strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing regimes.…
The kickstart of the year 2025 has seen lots of adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies across Nigeria/Africa, with a lot of big activities done by various ecosystems. These impactful works…