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A bright, photorealistic Cape Town boardroom scene shows a stack of Bitcoin under a glass dome beside a heavier scale of diversified assets, symbolizing caution against overexposure.

Crypto

South African asset management giant advises clients against over exposure to Bitcoin

The South African firm's warnings come despite its pro-crypto stance and crypto-focused products.

6 months ago

Exchanges

Binance CEO urges US intervention for detained executive in Nigeria

Binance CEO Richard Teng stated that the detained executive healh condition has worsened in Nigeria.

2 years ago

Crypto

Detained Binance exec in Nigeria can no longer walk, family says

The family of the detained Binance executive in Nigeria pleads for urgent medical care to prevent irreparable harm.

2 years ago

Stablecoins

Emerging markets embrace stablecoins despite significant premiums

Stablecoins have become essential for financial transactions, especially in regions where local currencies remain unstable or where access to traditional US dollars remains limited.

2 years ago

Regulation

Nigerian lawmakers eye economic boost through crypto taxation

Nigeria has arecently adopted a stringent regulatory regime towards the emerging industry.

2 years ago

Legal

Nigeria’s $37 million USDT freeze connected to MEXC and KuCoin hot wallets

The Nigerian authorities claimed the funds were involved in money laundering and terrorism financing.

2 years ago

People

Family fears for detained Binance exec’s declining health in Nigeria

Gambaryan's wife appealed to the Nigerian government to release her husband for proper medical care.

2 years ago

Crypto

Nigerian Bitcoin advocate challenges government restrictions in landmark lawsuit

Otudor demands that the Nigerian government recognizes and regulates Bitcoin as a commodity within its financial system.

2 years ago

Exchanges

OKX to exit Nigeria amid regulatory hurdles, sets August deadline for users

The Nigerian government has recently intensified its regulatory crackdown on crypto platforms in the country.

2 years ago

Binance executive Gambaryan faces 8 months in Nigeria custody with latest trial delay

Legal 2 years ago

US Congress says Nigeria ‘wrongfully detaining’ Binance exec to ‘extort’ exchange, initiates legislation to free him

Legal 2 years ago

Witness in Nigerian trial against Binance accuses platform of contravening Central Bank rules

Exchanges 2 years ago

Nigeria to mandate local offices, leadership for crypto firms seeking license under new regime

Regulation 2 years ago