Binance ends naira support in Nigeria amidst regulatory pressure Users can still trade crypto but need other services to deposit/withdraw naira
Nigerian official confirms the investigation of Binance The Office of National Security Adviser (ONSA) “is coordinating an interagency investigation into the operations of Binance,” according to ONSA’s head of strategic communications, Zakari Mijinyawa.
Power play: Bitcoin miners flock to Ethiopia for low-cost electricity The East African country hopes to earn much-needed foreign exchange by providing electricity to these mining companies.
Core DAO launches a $5 million Africa blockchain fund Dubbed the “Core African Innovation Fund,” the initiative seeks to support blockchain projects in Africa.
Btrust Builders kicks off inaugural fellowship for Bitcoin developers in Africa The fellowship, Btrust Builder’s first since it acquired Qala, is expected to train African software developers on Bitcoin open-source development.
Crypto crime in 2023 exceeded $24 billion: Chainalysis The analytics firm found that illicit transactions are carried out more with stablecoins than any other cryptocurrency.
Helicarrier shuts its professional crypto trading platform Buycoins Pro The reasons for the closure remain obscure, but there are suspicions that thin volumes on the exchange were a factor. The registration feature on the website has also been disabled.