Baxi, FairMoney, and KongaPay join Zone’s decentralized payment network
These fintechs follow the steps of other notable Nigerian tradfi banks in implementing Zone’s blockchain-based payments processing network
Nigeria
Latest stories and analysis of blockchain and digital assets developments in Nigeria.
Detained Binance exec faces further delay in bail request as health falters
Test Despite Tigran Gambaryan’s condition worsening, his bail request is postponed. The court is still to decide on his medical release.
Nigerian SEC grants provisional crypto licenses amid regulatory shift
Crypto exchanges Quidax and Busha receive “Approval-in-Principle” as Nigeria takes steps towards regulating the crypto industry.
Herniated disc and handcuffs: Binance exec’s health deteriorates in Nigerian prison
Binance disputes claims about its earnings in Nigeria, while legal battles intensify amid the six-month detention of employee, Tigran Gambaryan.
Binance exec in Nigerian prison denied access to legal team amidst worsening health
Tigran Gambaryan’s legal team has not been allowed into the prison since July 26 while Gambaryan has suffered additional health complications.
Nigerian SEC mandates crypto firms to open local offices for regulatory sandbox participation
Nigeria's SEC unveils strict requirements for crypto firms, including local presence and hefty penalties, as it seeks to regulate the burgeoning digital asset market amidst global challenges.
Nigeria’s crypto crackdown: U.S. Congress pushes for Binance exec’s release from Nigerian prison
A bipartisan House resolution urges Nigeria to free Tigran Gambaryan, detained since February, citing health concerns and due process violations.