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What Nigeria Crypto communities Leaders Did with Notcoin

by Terry Kunle May 19, 2024

Nigeria has taken the lead in embracing Notcoin (NOT), a gaming token on the TON blockchain, with a surge in interest and trading volume. According to Google Trends data, Nigeria tops the list of countries interested in Notcoin, followed by others. Notcoin's…

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Nigerian Crypto Shakeup: Will Delisting Naira from P2P Save the Currency?

by Terry Kunle May 17, 2024

Nigeria's recent move to delist the Naira from peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto trading platforms has sent shockwaves through the African crypto community. The stated goal? To combat alleged manipulation of the Naira's exchange rate. But will this bold step truly strengthen the Nigerian…

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Exploring Flashchange’s Innovative Offerings

by Terry Kunle April 10, 2024

In the bustling landscape of digital assets, one homegrown Nigerian company is making waves with its unwavering commitment to transparency, security, and user safety. Enter Flashchange, the leading digital exchange platform founded in 2022 by blockchain expert Bidemi Oke. Flashchange's mission is…

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LIST | 4 Potential Jobs in the Crypto and Blockchain Industry

by Powel March 4, 2024

It is estimated that around 200,000 people already work in the blockchain industry (or subsidiary and affiliated industries). Let’s explore crypto jobs and the wider context of the industry. The growth of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology has led to a huge number…

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EXPLAINER | A Look at the Unique Avalanche Blockchain

by Powel March 3, 2024

Avalanche operates uniquely by employing three separate yet interconnected blockchains, each assigned a specific role in the overall functioning of the network. Avalanche is a blockchain platform developed by Ava Labs, and it was launched in 2020. One of its key features…

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EXPLAINER | A Look At the World’s Largest Bitcoin ETF

by Powel March 2, 2024

GBTC, which was converted to an ETF and was one of the products approved in January 2024, began in September 2013 as a private, open-ended trust for accredited investors. It represents a diversified collection of pooled investor funds with the ability to…

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Why is Ether (ETH) price up today?

by Powel February 16, 2024

Ethereum price is up today as a growing combination of network and technical factors push ETH price above the $2,800 level. Ether ETH$2,840 is up today, rallying in excess of 3% over the last 24 hours to trade above the $2,800 level. Ether’s price…

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Zimbabwe Considering Backing Currency with Gold to End Exchange Rate Instability

by 'Femi Michael February 15, 2024

The Zimbabwean dollar has experienced a significant depreciation, declining nearly 50% against the US dollar since the beginning of the year [2024]. This follows a staggering 90% drop in value in 2023, solidifying its position as the worst-performing currency globally over this…

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How Bitcoin’s (BTC) Price Rally Affects Crypto Investors in Key Regional Economies

by 'Femi Michael February 15, 2024

Bitcoin's price reached one million ZAR on South African exchange VALR, 6% below its all-time high of $1,057,029 in 2021. The price of Bitcoin on crypto exchange bitFlyer skyrocketed to an all-time high of 7.9 million yen in the past 24 hours.…

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Africa Regulated Cryptos as SPONGE Token Gains Traction

by 'Femi Michael February 15, 2024

Africa is warming up to regulated crypto, with Sponge’s compliance-focused relaunch attracting attention. In the wake of crypto’s legal victories and the subsequent surge in trading volume, Africa’s growing inclination towards globally regulated cryptocurrencies is becoming more apparent, with Kenya, Nigeria and South…