Africa

3D rendering of the Central Bank of Nigeria building framed by large 3D ₦15 billion monetary numbers, glowing blue digital stablecoin symbols, and a regulatory shield

CBN sets ₦15 billion capital rule for foreign-backed stablecoins

The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced a ₦15 billion minimum paid-up capital requirement for companies seeking to issue foreign currency-backed stablecoins in Nigeria, alongside stricter rules for cryptocurrency peer-to-peer...
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Conceptual digital illustration of satellite telemetry, environmental data streams, and artificial intelligence neural networks connecting across the African continent

Amini AI: Building the Data Infrastructure Africa Needs for AI

Artificial intelligence can help businesses improve operations, governments make better decisions, and farmers respond to changing environmental conditions. But these applications depend on reliable data. When information is scattered across...
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Asset Chain Layer 1 blockchain for tokenised real-world assets and the digital economy.

Asset Chain: The Layer 1 protocol for tokenised real-world economy

For many years, most of the blockchain industry has focused on putting digital assets on-chain. However, Asset Chain is taking a different approach by building infrastructure for assets that already...
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KoinKoin partners with KuCoin Institutional to expand cryptocurrency liquidity.

KoinKoin partners with KuCoin Institutional to expand crypto liquidity

Nigerian digital asset company KoinKoin has partnered with KuCoin Institutional to gain access to deeper cryptocurrency liquidity as it expands its digital asset services across Africa. Under the partnership, KuCoin...
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A smartphone displaying a cryptocurrency trading app alongside a Nigerian Tax Identification Number (TIN) document, illustrating Nigeria's new tax rule for crypto accounts.

Nigeria Imposes 1.5% Stamp Duty on Cryptocurrency Transactions

Nigeria has 1.5% stamp duty on all cryptocurrency transactions, adding a new compliance layer for digital asset users in Africa's largest economy.
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Nigeria SEC approves blockchain-based stock token trading on the NASD platform, advancing the adoption of tokenized securities in the Nigerian capital market.

Nigeria’s SEC Approves Blockchain-Based Stock Token Trading on NASD Platform

Nigeria's Securities and Exchange Commission has approved launch-based stock token trading, marking a significant step in capital market digitisation.
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Telegram app displayed on an iPhone after being restored to the Apple App Store following a temporary removal.

Apple restores Telegram after temporary App Store removal

Telegram has returned to Apple’s App Store after briefly disappearing from the platform worldwide, ending hours of uncertainty over one of the world’s most widely used messaging apps. The app...
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A smartphone displaying a cryptocurrency trading app alongside a Nigerian Tax Identification Number (TIN) document, illustrating Nigeria's new tax rule for crypto accounts.

Nigeria introduces new Tax ID rule for crypto accounts: What it means for users

Opening a new account on a regulated cryptocurrency platform in Nigeria will soon require more than an email address and identity verification. Under new tax guidelines issued by the Nigeria...
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An illustration featuring the Bitget Wallet logo, stablecoin icons, a map of Africa highlighting Nigeria, digital payment graphics, and blockchain network connections representing the growth of stablecoin adoption.

Nigeria leads African stablecoin adoption as Bitget Wallet reaches 100 million users

Bitget Wallet's chief operating officer attributes Nigerian demand for stablecoins as a key driver in the platform reaching 100 million users globally.
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An illustration featuring a ZeroCard payment card, cryptocurrency icons, a retail checkout terminal, and blockchain network graphics, highlighting the use of crypto for everyday payments.

ZeroCard: Bringing crypto spending into everyday payments

Introduction For many crypto users, spending digital assets is often harder than earning or holding them. Stablecoins have become a popular way to receive international payments, preserve value, and move...
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