Terry Kunle, Author at Cryptotimes Africa

Nigeria freedom mirrored by media evolution

by Terry Kunle October 7, 2024

From the first historic raising of the Nigerian flag over the free, independent nation on 1 October 1960, television, newspapers, and radio witnessed a profound transformation, embracing the digital age with open arms. Mobile phones have emerged as the dominant medium for…

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Nigeria’s Crypto Market: A Double-Edged Sword

by Terry Kunle September 17, 2024

Despite facing regulatory hurdles and economic challenges, Nigeria remains a cryptocurrency powerhouse in Africa. The country's young and tech-savvy population, coupled with a rapidly growing economy, has fueled a surge in interest and adoption of digital assets. A Global Leader in…

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Chimoney, Interledger Partnership Unlocks Seamless Digital Payments For Financial Empowerment In Africa

by Terry Kunle September 17, 2024

The demand for accessible financial services continues to grow across Africa and the collaboration between Chimoney and the Interledger Foundation (ILF) seeks to bridge the gap. Through this partnership, Chimoney is integrating Interledger Payment Pointers into its platform, providing secure and instant…

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SiBAN Leadership Crisis: A Setback for Cryptocurrency Advocacy in Nigeria?

by Terry Kunle September 16, 2024

The Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), a leading advocate for cryptocurrency recognition and regulation in Nigeria, is currently facing a significant leadership crisis. All executive members of the association have been expelled following allegations of misconduct and insubordination against the…

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Zone expands as Fair Money, Konga others join decentralised payment network

by Terry Kunle September 16, 2024

Popular payment service providers, Baxi by Onafriq, Microfinance Bank, FairMoney and licensed mobile money operator, KongaPay, have joined other banks and fintech on the Zone decentralised payment network. This builds upon the recent onboarding of Africa’s largest financial institutions such as First…

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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.…