Nigeria
Nigeria’s CBDC: The Good, Bad and Ugly
The possible impacts of an eNaira for financial inclusion, privacy and decentralized crypto.
Nigeria’s Central Bank Taps Bitt to Launch CBDC by Year’s End
The bank is working with the blockchain startup to develop an eNaira digital currency.
How Crypto Can Help Nigeria's Economy
From hedging hyperinflation to lowering the cost of cross-border remittances, crypto can improve financial inclusion in Africa's largest economy.
Yele Bademosi Steps Down as CEO of Bundle Africa
Bademosi will be succeeded by Binance Africa director Emmanuel Babalola
Nigeria's Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot to Start Oct. 1
Rakiya Mohammed, the bank's information technology director, revealed the date during a private webinar on Thursday.
Thriving Under Pressure: Why Crypto Is Booming in Nigeria Despite the Banking Ban
Crypto communities world-wide have found ways around government bans, and Nigeria is no exception.
Nigeria Is the Lion of Africa in Bitcoin P2P Trading
Nigeria's crypto industry is growing fast despite the government's efforts to stunt bitcoin adoption, says a local trader.
'They'd Rather Buy Bitcoin and Take That Risk': An Interview With Paxful's Nena Nwachukwu
Last year’s End SARS protests over police brutality were a catalyst for Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria, says Nwachukwu, ahead of CoinDesk’s Crypto State event.
Africa 'Is Leading Global Cryptocurrency Adoption’: Paxful CEO
Paxful CEO Ray Youssef said all eyes should be on Africa right now.
