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Lessons for Nigeria as Tesla splashes $1.5bn on bitcoin
The world’s biggest manufacturer of electric vehicles, Tesla on Monday acquired $1.5 billion worth of bitcoin pushing the price of the cryptocurrency to a record-high of over $44,000.
It…
Crypto ban threatens Nigeria’s $6bn projected revenue from blockchain
The plan by the Nigerian government to earn $6 billion from the global blockchain market is now in jeopardy after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) asked banks not to support crypto dealings…
CBN outlines three reasons for banning crypto transactions in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) last week reiterated that Deposit Money Banks (DMBs), Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs) and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) must not use, hold,…
CBN defends stifling crypto market as investors count loss
Ali Yusuf, a 36-year-old Computer analyst felt he was losing out on the bullish run on the price of Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency.
The price had set another all-time high on…
How exchanges’ investment in crypto education is paying off in Nigeria
The cryptocurrency market has gained popularity in Nigeria no thanks to persistent economic headwinds that have pushed family and individual incomes to very low levels. Cryptocurrencies for…
Tether beats bitcoin as most traded cryptocurrency in the world
Bitcoin may be the world’s most capitalised cryptocurrency asset but its popularity is being threatened by the rise of stablecoins. Tether which belongs to a new breed of cryptocurrencies…
Where is Million Money ?
A scam project recently robbed Nigerians of millions amid the Covid-19 pandemic that shut down the country’s economy and forced millions out of work. As economic realities become dire,…