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A bright, photorealistic Cape Town boardroom scene shows a stack of Bitcoin under a glass dome beside a heavier scale of diversified assets, symbolizing caution against overexposure.

Crypto

South African asset management giant advises clients against over exposure to Bitcoin

The South African firm's warnings come despite its pro-crypto stance and crypto-focused products.

6 months ago

Legal

Nigerian court denies bail to Binance executive, intensifying crypto industry tensions

Stakeholders warn that the continued detention of Binance executives in Nigeria could cause reputational damage for the country.

2 years ago

Adoption

IMF backs crypto to solve Nigeria’s forex issues despite local crackdown

The IMF contends that through proper regulation and licensing, cryptocurrencies can provide Nigeria with tools for more secure and efficient transaction processes.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

The government said Binance should respect the legal process instead of engaging in public relations maneuvers.

2 years ago

Exchanges

Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands

Binance CEO Richard Teng calls for the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained U.S. executive in Nigeria, denouncing the action as a dangerous new precedent and revealing bribe demands by Nigerian officials.

2 years ago

Regulation

Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation

The Nigerian government have stepped up efforts to curb foreign exchange manipulation with the removal of Naira from P2P platforms.

2 years ago

Legal

Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns

The NSA's classification is expected to pave the way for new regulations banning P2P crypto trading, with an official announcement anticipated soon.

2 years ago

Crypto

Marathon Digital boosts Bitcoin production by 21% YoY in April, defies halving challenges

Marathon Digital confirmed that it is consulting for the Kenyan government over its crypto regulatory regime.

2 years ago

Regulation

Nigeria denies freezing over 300 P2P accounts on more crypto exchanges amid forex concerns

Nigeria CBN circular warned that traders "buying and selling USDT illegally" would be arrested.

2 years ago

Kenya to extradite Binance executive involved in tax evasion and escape drama to Nigeria

Exchanges 2 years ago

Nigerian court orders Binance executive to remain in prison despite not guilty plea

Exchanges 2 years ago

Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case

Exchanges 2 years ago

Nigeria and Interpol collaborate to extradite Binance executive amid money laundering charges

Exchanges 2 years ago

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Africa News

South African asset management giant advises clients against over exposure to Bitcoin

Nigerian court denies bail to Binance executive, intensifying crypto industry tensions

IMF backs crypto to solve Nigeria’s forex issues despite local crackdown

Nigeria claims Binance’s bribery allegations are ‘blackmail’

Binance CEO says Nigeria is detaining US exec as a control tactic, reveals bribe demands

Nigeria to remove Naira from P2P trading platforms to curb currency manipulation

Nigeria poised to outlaw P2P crypto trading over national security concerns

Marathon Digital boosts Bitcoin production by 21% YoY in April, defies halving challenges

Nigeria denies freezing over 300 P2P accounts on more crypto exchanges amid forex concerns

Kenya to extradite Binance executive involved in tax evasion and escape drama to Nigeria

Nigerian court orders Binance executive to remain in prison despite not guilty plea

Binance executive remains detained as Nigerian court postpones case

Nigeria and Interpol collaborate to extradite Binance executive amid money laundering charges