Hodlers thankful as Bitcoin is gainful: Bad Crypto news of the week
Everyone from the Wall Street Journal to the Queen of England has an eye for Bitcoin in this week’s Bad Crypto podcast.
Nigeria
Following Binance Uganda closure, Binance P2P makes strong inroads in Africa
The cryptocurrency exchange has given up on Binance Uganda, but the regional play remains strong
Can blockchain make a difference? Africa sees vast monetary potential
As access to crypto spreads across Africa, blockchain could be crucial in improving cross-border payments and settlement systems.
Discovering Bitcoin Through the #EndSARS Movement, Feat. Yele Bademosi & Akin Sawyerr
When the Nigerian government shut down #EndSARS protestors’ bank accounts, bitcoin and crypto became a way around.
Nigeria hopes blockchain will generate $10B revenue by 2030
“We want Nigeria to be strategically placed to capture value from this economic potential of blockchain,” stated the NITDA director-general.
Exploring the landscape of crypto regulations in sub-Saharan Africa
Despite facing hot-and-cold rules, growing crypto usage in sub-Saharan Africa is forcing regulators to reconsider the industry.
Nigeria Is Developing Strategies for National Blockchain Adoption
Nigerian authorities are developing a roadmap for the adoption of blockchain technology in public administration and payments on a national scale.
Nigeria regulators recognize digital assets in stunning new statement
‘Virtual crypto assets are securities, unless proven otherwise,’ the Nigerian SEC said.
Small value crypto transfers in Africa have increased by 55%
Africans are turning to cryptocurrencies to avoid high fees and currency instability, with transfers to and from the continent increasing 55% over the last year.
Unconfiscatable? Using Bitcoin to Resist Police Extortion in Nigeria
It’s common in Nigeria for police officers to threaten and extort citizens for whatever money they can find. This man uses bitcoin as a hiding spot.
