Binance exec restates $150M bribery claim against Nigerian officials
In response, a Nigerian official has labelled Gambaryan’s allegations outrageous and defamatory.
Nigeria
Latest stories and analysis of blockchain and digital assets developments in Nigeria.
MiniPay wins web3 award at Africa Tech Summit
The stablecoin wallet platform won against the likes of Yellow Card and ICP Hub nominated in the same web3 category.
Ghana to launch CBDC, the eCedi in 2025 — Report
This follows a two-year delay despite a successful pilot program.
StarkWare launches $4M fund for African blockchain projects
The fund looks to empower six to eight African blockchain startups yearly through grants, venture investments and accelerators.
Naira-backed stablecoin cNGN debuts on local exchanges
As stated on its website, only licensed users can purchase cNGN directly from the platform, while others can access it through cryptocurrency exchanges like Busha and Quidax.
Verda Ventures partners with Opera to launch $40 million MiniPay fund
The fund will support Web3 startups to build products around Opera’s MiniPay wallet.
Tether stablecoin sees increased usage in Africa since January — Chainalysis
This development confirms the growth in the USDT-dominated stablecoin market in Africa since 2022.