Hantec Markets has appointed Blessing Ishola as General
Manager for its operations in Nigeria. Ishola has worked at the company since
2018, starting as a Business Development Executive before advancing to her
current…
Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission has formally declared the country “open for stablecoin business,” marking a significant shift in digital asset policy just over a year after banning Binance operations.Speaking…
In brief
Agama, a longtime SEC official appointed Director-General in 2024, has pushed for more proactive engagement with digital asset firms.
His latest remarks follow the onboarding of stablecoin firms into the…
BRICS leaving South Africa has actually triggered a significant shift in the economic alliance’s African strategy, and right now, Nigeria is emerging as the preferred partner. At the time of…
In brief
Nigeria's EFCC chair has accused "rogue politicians" of using cryptocurrency to hide corruptly acquired wealth.
Experts in the anti-corruption sector told Decrypt that the EFCC's warnings are "not without merit."
Nigeria…
Nigeria has called on BRICS to switch to trading in local currencies and refrain from using the US dollar for cross-border transactions. During a meeting at the BRICS trade forum…
Tigran Gambaryan, the Binance executive held for months by Nigerian officials before his release in October 2024, announced his formal resignation from the company on June 6.The former Binance executive…
Key Takeaways:Tigran Gambarya is stepping down after an eight-month detention in Nigeria.
Nigerian authorities released Gambaryan on humanitarian grounds in October and later dropped all charges.
His departure comes as Binance moves…
Blockchain.com is stepping up its presence in Africa, targeting markets where governments are beginning to implement formal crypto regulations.The United Kingdom-based exchange plans to open a physical office in Nigeria…
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