Japan’s digital payment giant, PayPay, has acquired a 40% stake in Binance Japan, marking a significant collaboration announced on October 9, 2025. This partnership aims to merge PayPay’s net

Video streaming giant Netflix is set to gain exclusive rights to stream UEFA Champions League matches starting from the 2027 season. This comes as the football body prepares for a revamp of t

Key Points: Arthur Hayes highlights TradFi's adoption of "debasement trade." Bitcoin outperformed gold in the currency devaluation period. Institutional adoption of BTC sees significant growt

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan predicted a strong finish to 2025 for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and said that Q4 inflows could reach record levels. In a note to invest

Key Points: Polymarket's $2 billion investment by ICE raises valuation to $9 billion. CEO Shayne Coplan announced prior undisclosed investments totaling $205 million. The institution's involv

Key Points: The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, maintaining the current target range. No change in policy impacts markets. Stable rates ensure consistent market behavior. The F

Google now allows university students in Nigeria to access its premium AI Pro plan for free over the next 12 months. This promotion, which began this week, is available to eligible students o

Key Points: Jupiter partners with Ethena to launch JupUSD stablecoin on Solana. $750 million USDC moving to JupUSD. JupUSD targets Jupiter's DeFi ecosystem stability. Ethena and Jupiter Excha

A National Assembly investigation into Nigeria’s fintech sector has raised serious questions about Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, ownership transparency, and how regulatory agencies tra

Just before the release of the Fed minutes, Bitcoin’s price rose significantly with two large hourly green candles, suggesting a renewed investor confidence. As Bitcoin rallied, many altcoins

A Nigerian national, identified as Ikechukwu N., had been arrested by Argentine authorities after he allegedly led multiple online romance scams targeting thousands of women across several co

The resignation of Uche Nnaji from his position as Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, over allegations of certificate forgery, has generated mixed reactions. The development, ho

Amidst the prevalence of phone snatching and heightened insecurity across Kano State, the government has deployed 380 security marshals. As the most populous state in Nigeria with an estimate

The impact of U.S. tariffs has significantly influenced both the national economy and the global trade system. This development marks a pivotal moment as Trump relies on these tariffs to faci

South Africa-based telematics startup Ctrack Holdings has raised $23.4 million in equity funding led by Sanari Capital and 27four Investment Managers. The funding will be used to accelerate i

The Africa Data Privacy Roundtable began in Lagos on Monday, October 6, with a clear message from organisers and speakers. Africa cannot build a strong digital future without trust, privacy,

Key Points: Bank of England warns of AI valuation risks and possible market correction. Potential for sudden pullback in financial markets. AI firms fear swift correction if market sentiment

Eko Electricity Distribution Company Plc (Eko Disco) announced that it has officially registered Excel Electricity Distribution Limited as a 100% subsidiary to manage its electricity distribu

Key Points: Alchemy named in RootData 2025 Top 100 at Silicon Valley summit. Recognition boosts its developer platform visibility and industry influence. Potential increased attention from VC

The first day of Nigeria Fintech Week 2025 opened in a flurry of energy and expectation. The city’s innovators, policymakers, and investors filled the hall with a shared sense of urgency abou

The interest in memecoins within the BNB ecosystem has significantly reignited. Following posts from Binance‘s co-founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao on his social media account, memecoins