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African-focused Crypto Exchange Quidax Discusses Plans for Global Expansion

Quidax, one of the top crypto exchanges in Nigeria, recently raised $3 million from the sale of its QDX token and now aims to expand globally. Quidax CEO Buchi Okoro joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the state of crypto in Nigeria, the adoption of blockchain technology in Africa, and the regulatory challenges that Quidax has faced in Africa.

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BillMari Co-Founder on the African Diaspora and Future of Crypto

BillMari Co-Founder and Pundi X U.S.A. Master Distributor Sinclair Skinner on his involvement with Pundi X and what crypto services it brings to the continent of Africa. Plus, insights into crypto scenes emerging in Ghana and Nigeria and their implications for the African diaspora.

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Soccer Player Ifunanyachi Achara the Latest Sports Pro to Take Salary in Bitcoin

The Nigeria-born Toronto FC forward sends some of his bitcoin home to help his family avoid surging inflation rates in Africa’s largest economy.

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The NFT Craze Is Helping Nigerian Artists Go Global

Nigerian artists are minting NFTs, but they are cautious about the hype around them.

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Nigeria's Central Bank: We Didn't Ban Crypto Trading

Deputy Governor Adamu Lamtek said the CBN is not discouraging people from trading in cryptocurrency.

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Stellar Development Foundation Invests $750K in Nigeria Remittance Platform

The investment, made through SDF's Enterprise Fund, will provide Cowrie with resources to continue expanding its operations in emerging markets, including Africa.

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Nigerians Turn to Stablecoins for Protection Against Inflation

Traditional savings groups in Nigeria are looking at dollar-pegged stablecoins as a tool to protect their savings from local inflation.

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Peer-to-Peer Crypto Trading Is Expanding Across the Developing World

Bitcoin might be seen as more of an asset class in the Western world, but in countries like Nigeria it is becoming the currency of choice for day-to-day commerce.

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