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Nigeria ranks ahead of U.S., others in crypto ownership. Bitcoin remains hot favorite.
Over 50% of crypto holders in Nigeria are in fact Bitcoin hodlers according to a research by Finders
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 2 min read
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