Terry Kunle, Author at Cryptotimes Africa

Nigerian Comedy King Sabinus Launches His Own Crypto, Sabicoin, on Solana

by Terry Kunle June 17, 2024

Popular Nigerian comedian Sabinus (real name Chukwuemeka Richard Okpala) is making waves in the crypto space with the launch of his own digital currency, Sabicoin. Built on the Solana blockchain, Sabicoin marks Sabinus's entry into the ever-growing world of celebrity-backed cryptocurrencies. Fan…

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Nigerian Tax Evasion Charges Dropped Against Binance Exec, Money Laundering Case Continues

by Terry Kunle June 17, 2024

Nigerian authorities have dropped tax evasion charges against Tigran Gambaryan, a Binance executive, following weeks of international pressure. The move comes just days after US lawmakers accused Nigeria of "holding Gambaryan hostage" and using the charges as a "coercion tactic" to extort…

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BlockDAG Dev Release 53: Introduces New Blockchain Explorer Features, Target Soar to $20 by 2027

by Terry Kunle June 17, 2024

BlockDAG‘s latest Dev Release 53 introduces groundbreaking features to its blockchain explorer, BlockDAGScan, promising an enhanced user experience and improved transaction processing. With experts forecasting BDAG to soar to $20 by 2027, investor confidence is skyrocketing. The recent presale success, raising $50.8…

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NODO Partners with Tether to Deepen Stablecoin Knowledge and Adoption in Africa

by Terry Kunle June 8, 2024

NODO, a prominent blockchain solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Tether.io, the leading stablecoin issuer, to accelerate the understanding and adoption of stablecoins, particularly USDT, across the African continent. This collaboration aims to achieve three key objectives: Educational initiatives: Launching comprehensive…

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Mastercard, Wowzi, and Masria Digital Payments Unveil $2.04 Million Partnership to Empower African Content Creators

by Terry Kunle June 8, 2024

In a groundbreaking move, Mastercard, Wowzi, and Masria Digital Payments (MDP) have announced a 5-year partnership worth $2.04 million to empower content creators across Africa. This innovative collaboration aims to simplify finances, offer exclusive perks, and introduce wearable payment solutions for creators.…

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Zone Launches Decentralized PoS Payment Gateway

by Terry Kunle June 5, 2024

Set To Eliminate Failure Points, Chargebacks, and Chargeback Fraud. Zone, Africa's fast-growing payment infrastructure company has announced the launch of its highly anticipated POS Payment Gateway product built on the latest version of its next-gen payment infrastructure that is powered by blockchain…

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Nigeria’s Crypto Future: Regulation or Roadblock?

by Terry Kunle June 5, 2024

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has ignited a debate in Nigeria's burgeoning crypto space. Their recent recommendation for mandatory licensing of global cryptocurrency exchanges in Nigeria has drawn mixed reactions, with the CEO of NoOnes marketplace, Ray Youssef, expressing concerns about stifling…

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Africa’s Mobile Money Boom: Can Crypto Payments Catch Up?

by Terry Kunle June 5, 2024

Africa's mobile money market is a powerhouse, with a staggering transaction value exceeding $767 billion in 2022 . This surge highlights the continent's growing embrace of digital financial solutions. However, there's another digital asset vying for attention: cryptocurrency. While crypto adoption is…

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Oasys Unveils Blockchain Designed for Gamers, Targets Mass Web3 Adoption

by Terry Kunle June 5, 2024

Oasys, a blockchain project focused on gaming, is shaking things up at Consensus 2024. They've revealed their vision for the future of blockchain gaming, aiming to address key issues hindering the play-to-earn (P2E) space and drive mainstream Web3 adoption. The Problem: Stagnant…

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Bitcoin Soars Above $71K on Back of Strongest ETF Inflows Since March

by Terry Kunle June 5, 2024

Buckle up, crypto enthusiasts! Bitcoin surged past $71,000 in Asian trading today, fueled by the biggest single-day inflow of investment into Bitcoin ETFs since March. This bullish surge coincides with the release of provisional data showing a whopping $880 million injection into…