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Nigeria Takes the Highest Bitcoin Optimism Levels at 60%, Survey Reads
Since knowledge feeds optimism and participation, Nigeria emerged as the top nation with the highest rates of optimism about Bitcoin’s future at 60%, according to a study by Jack Dorsey-owned Block, Inc.
Nigeria Releases New Rules Classifying Crypto as Securities
In a move that might boost crypto trading in Nigeria, the nation’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rolled out “rules on issuance, offering platforms, and custody of digital assets” for virtual firms.
Nigerian Blockchain Remittance Platform Afriex Raises $10M in Series A Funding
Nigerian fintech startup Afriex has closed a $10 million Series A round at a $60 million valuation.
35% of Nigerians Have Entered the Crypto Market in the Last 6 Months, Study Shows
Nigerians are entering the crypto space because of the lack of affordable financial services and high inflation rates, given that 35% of them were engaged in this sector in the last six months, according to a study by crypto exchange KuCoin.
El Salvador Ranks Top in Bitcoin Searching on Google, Follows by Nigeria
The growing interest in Bitcoin continues to draw attention from the public as El Salvador takes the helm of Google searches.
Nigeria's E-Naira Gains Momentum, Tackles Influence of Volatile Cryptos
Nigeria's further efforts to curb the influence of cryptocurrencies have begun to bear fruits as its introduction of a centralised digital currency eNaira has lured about half a million users within three weeks.
Nigeria's Central Bank Freezes Bank Accounts Linked to Suspected Illegal Crypto Traders
The central bank of Nigeria has ordered a directive to freeze the bank accounts associated with two individuals and a firm suspected of illegally engaging in crypto trading.
eNaira: Nigeria Rolls Out Africa’s First Central Bank Digital Currency
Nigeria has become the first nation in Africa to officially launch a CBDC.
China Financial Institutions Bars Crypto as Payment Tools
Three major regulatory bodies in China have prohibited banks and financial firms to provide cryptocurrencies transaction services.
Central Bank of Nigeria Bans Cryptocurrency Transactions, Says Crypto Breeds Illegal Activities
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has once again doubled down on its efforts to ban cryptocurrency transactions stating they are a breeding ground for illegal activities.
