Key Points: Main event involves updated ETF filing by VanEck. Includes a competitive 0.30% management fee. Potential impact on Solana and staking products. VanEck has filed an updated prospec

The realities of Nigerian freelancers, content creators, SMEs, and full-time employees are being shaped by the new tax law. With the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025 set to take eff

Equity funding into fintech startups suffered a significant decline in the third quarter of the year, as startups only raised $23 million in equity funding during the quarter. This is accordi

A Chinese national has pleaded guilty to laundering over $6.7 billion worth of Bitcoin, the proceeds of what prosecutors call one of the world’s largest digital asset frauds, according to a B

Spotify has rolled out its managed accounts feature to additional countries, a shared account feature that allows parents to control what their children listen to, available to users in more

Global smartphone shipments grew 2.6% year-on-year to 322.7 million units in the third quarter of 2025, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC). The modest rebound sig

The national grid continues to face its familiar struggle with reliability and efficiency. The September 2025 Operational Performance Factsheet shared by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory C

Social Media platform X (formerly Twitter) is rolling out synced drafts between its mobile app and web platform. The long-awaited feature allows users to start composing a draft on the app an

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has directed Telkom, one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies, to roll out free Wi-Fi across multipurpose Ser

Nigeria’s cinema earnings have taken a significant dip, with box office sales dropping to N177 million in the first week of October. This marks the lowest earning period since March 21, 2025,

Bybit's official sources have not confirmed the listing of an EULUSDT Perpetual Contract with 50x leverage as of October 14, 2025. The absence of EULUSDT may affect derivative market strategi

Google has launched a new AI platform for business customers called Gemini Enterprise, as part of the tech giant’s bid to compete for a share of corporate artificial intelligence users. This

Nigeria’s fintech scene, the largest in Africa, is now eyeing French-speaking markets, where a new frontier of customers awaits. Homegrown players like Flutterwave, Paystack (Stripe), PalmPay

Key Points: Mike Selig nominated to chair CFTC, impact on regulation. SEC legal counsel Selig advances regulatory harmonization. Community and industry figures endorse Selig’s appointment. Mi

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has pledged to ensure that banks comply with the 48-hour failed transaction resolution rule contained in the revised guideli

The crypto market roared back to life on Monday, October 13, 2025, as Binance Coin, BNB, broke through the $1,300 mark and set a new record high of $1,375. The move marked a stunning 15% jump

Key Points: Federal Reserve considers 2025 rate cuts amid internal debate. Potential market impacts on crypto assets. Rate policy shaping future financial landscapes. Federal Reserve Chair Je

BitcoinWorld Phemex Announces Halloween Futures Trading Festival With 200,000 USDT Prize Pool APIA, Samoa, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Phemex, the most efficient crypto exchange, announced i

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is poised to reshape activities surrounding the operation of Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) by Banks with revised comprehensive guidelines. These measures

Video streaming giants Netflix, alongside Amazon’s Prime Video, have both witnessed a 1% point decline in their market share on a quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) basis. While both still maintain dom

Canal+ has finalised its $3.17 billion acquisition of MultiChoice after two years of negotiations, marking the first time the African media giant has come under foreign ownership. The deal de