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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.

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.

Kenya clamps down on Worldcoin over national security and tax evasion concerns

Kenya clamps down on Worldcoin over national security and tax evasion concerns

Kenya's Attorney General said Worldcoin is not a registered business in the country.

Nigeria national agency to authenticate government certificates using blockchain

Nigeria national agency to authenticate government certificates using blockchain

NITDA said issuing NYSC certificates via blockchain would help to combat fraud and forgery.

Nigerian authorities call on government to ban Binance amid Naira crisis

Nigerian authorities call on government to ban Binance amid Naira crisis

The ABCON President said Binance was the most liquid market, and contributing the struggles of the local currency.

Nigerian SEC doubles down on Binance warning despite its recent approval in Dubai

Nigerian SEC doubles down on Binance warning despite its recent approval in Dubai

The Nigerian financial regulator specifically mentioned Binance's official website in its new warning.

Conflux partners with World Mobile as WMT token bridges outside of Cardano, CFX up 3%

Conflux partners with World Mobile as WMT token bridges outside of Cardano, CFX up 3%

Unveiling Conflux and World Mobile's bold alliance to boost blockchain-based mobile access and transcend connectivity barriers in Asia and Africa

Bitget to launch crypto lending service

Bitget to launch crypto lending service

Users will be able to stake certain coins and receive a corresponding asset in return.

Stellar spikes 12% to hit 70-day high, outperforming top 100 coins

Stellar spikes 12% to hit 70-day high, outperforming top 100 coins

Stellar's strong price performance sees it lead the top 100 coins.

Binance CEO issues cease and desist to unaffiliated Binance Nigeria Limited

Binance CEO issues cease and desist to unaffiliated Binance Nigeria Limited

The Nigerian SEC had declared Binance Nigeria Limited's operation in the country as illegal.

Nigeria CBDC experiment stumbles amid public resistance: Report

Analysis 3 years ago

Nigerian government formally approves blockchain use

Regulation 3 years ago

Kenya introduces 1.5% tax to crypto companies

Regulation 3 years ago

Nigeria SEC will support asset-backed tokens: Bloomberg

Regulation 3 years ago