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Bithumb Lists Anoma's XAN for KRW Trading
Key Takeaways: Bithumb adds XAN/KRW trading pair, expanding access for Korean investors. No immediate statements from Anoma leadership. Korean retail interest could increase liquidity for XAN
Rwanda to formalise tech education with first-ever private coding academy
Rwanda has officially accredited its first-ever private academy to teach high-demand tech subjects as a recognised trade. The New Generation Academy (NGA), a private day school located in Kim
ICE Invests Heavily: Boosting Polymarket with a $2 Billion Stake
The Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is in advanced discussions to invest $2 billion in the cryptocurrency prediction market Polymarket. According to the
Bitcoin's Pivotal $124K Level Sparks Market Debate
Bitcoin recently retraced from a new all-time high, impacting traders globally and spurring technical analysis discussions by independent analysts on key resistance levels. The retracement hi
Nigeria could officially integrate crypto into the economy with proposed legislation
Nigeria is taking steps toward mainstream crypto adoption, marking a major policy shift that could redefine its digital economy. The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, i
Understanding Salem King’s passion to make Africa’s creator economy sustainable
In 2019, there was no blueprint for a Nigerian content creator. You either had a 9-to-5 or you hustled on the side. Nobody imagined that posting videos on Instagram could become a full-time c
Bitcoin Sets New Record as Demand Soars
Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of $126,223 on October 6th, marking a significant milestone in the cryptocurrency market. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading around $123,500.
What the ₦1.2m daily POS limit means for daily banking in Nigeria
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reaffirmed a ₦1.2 million daily transaction cap for point-of-sale (POS) and agent-banking operators under new operational guidelines released on October
Luno users in South Africa can now spend crypto like cash at major retailers
South African Luno users can now use cryptocurrency for purchases at major retailers like Shoprite, Checkers, Makro, and Vodacom. With the expansion of Luno Pay, nearly 700,000 retail outlets
Activision says 97% of Black Ops 7 cheaters banned in 30 minutes
Activision said Monday that its anti-cheat system removed nearly all detected cheaters from the early access beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. According to the company, 97% of cheaters who a
Infinix GT 30 Pro Review: This is the best budget gaming phone of 2025
The Infinix GT 30 Pro doesn’t pretend. It doesn’t waste your time with “inspired by nature” fluff or chase being the prettiest glass slab in the room. This phone is unapologetically a gaming-
“The job of Bitcoin is complete” – a recap of the Lagos Stablecoin Leadership Breakfast
When Nathaniel Luz, President of the Africa Blockchain Network, said “The job of Bitcoin is complete” at the Lagos Stablecoin Leadership Breakfast held on October 6, 2025, a ripple of murmurs
Can Fasset Islamic Digital Bank Redefine Halal Crypto Banking in 2025
Malaysia granted Fasset yesterday a provisional license to issue a digital bank that is Shariah-compliant and issued using stablecoins. The approval puts Fasset inside Malaysia’s Islamic fint
Daily Market Wrap | Sep. 10
Hot Topics Nasdaq filed with the SEC to allow trading of tokenized stocks—blockchain-based shares to be traded alongside traditional equities. HSBC now expects the Bank of England to resume i
Mawingu raises $20M
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Meet the tech leaders selected by NITDA to drive Nigeria’s digital innovation agenda for the next 2 years
In a landmark step towards fully implementing the Nigeria Startup Act (NSA), the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), through its Office for Nigerian Digital Innovation
Plume Network Gains SEC Approval As Transfer Agent For RWAs
Plume Network, a modular layer 2 blockchain focused on real-world assets (RWAs), has officially registered as a transfer agent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The move
Bitcoin Blazes New Trails Above $125,000
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has surged past $125,000, setting new records and fueling optimism in the cryptocurrency market. After smashing previous highs yesterday, BTC again climbed to a new peak
2026 World Cup: FIFA faces gambling probe over “Right to Buy” digital tokens
World football governing association FIFA has come under a preliminary investigation for alleged gambling activity in its 2026 World Cup ticket sales of “Right to Buy” (RTB) tokens. The probe
MTN Chairman highlights smartphone cost, vandalism as causes of low 5G penetration across Africa
Chairman of the MTN Group, Mcebisi Jonas, has highlighted two major reasons for the low 5G internet penetration across the continent. They include the lack of price-appropriate 5G devices and
Edo AUATON faults Bolt for blocking hundreds of drivers without fair hearing
The Edo State Council of the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has called out the taxi-hailing company, Bolt, for deactivating the accounts of hundreds of driver