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Japan's Finance Minister Says Crypto Assets Can be Part of Diversified Portfolio
25.8.2025
Kato's remarks come amid concerns over Japan's high debt-to-GDP ratio and the potential for financial repression and yen depreciation
A Japanese AI Firm Plans to Buy 3,000 Bitcoin Over Next 12 Months
26.7.2025
The decision to invest in bitcoin was driven by the depreciation of fiat currencies, rising global financial uncertainty, and a desire to diversify its asset portfolio
Bitcoin Analysts Optimistic as China Surprisingly Fixes Yuan Beyond 7.2 Level
8.4.2025
Analysts suggest the yuan's depreciation may lead to capital flight into bitcoin
HK Asia Holdings Buys More Bitcoin in Hedge Against Depreciation of Fiat Currencies
21.3.2025
The company bought another 10 bitcoin, signaling confidence in crypto as a long-term asset strategy
Metaplanet to raise $62M for more Bitcoin, with current stash at 1,142 BTC
29.11.2024
If successful with its fundraising, Metaplanet could purchase roughly 652 extra Bitcoin for $62 million
Nigerian Currency Plunges After Central Bank Rate Hike
26.9.2024
The Nigerian Naira weakened significantly against the U.S. dollar following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) decision to hike interest rates for the fifth time this year. The naira dropped to NGN1,658 per dollar on the official foreign exchange market after the CBN increased the benchmark...
Nigerian Agency Gets Nod to Freeze $330,000 in Crypto Users’ Bank Accounts
12.9.2024
A Nigerian anti-corruption agency froze bank accounts (over $330,000) belonging to suspected cryptocurrency users on global platforms like Kucoin and Bybit. The agency believes these users manipulated the Nigerian currency (naira) through their trading activity. The exchanges are also accused...
UBS Predicts Further Weakening of US Dollar
31.8.2024
UBS predicts further depreciation of the U.S. dollar due to narrowing interest rate differentials, ongoing U.S. fiscal deficit concerns, and a shift in global central bank strategies. Despite a brief rally, UBS has downgraded the U.S. dollar to its Least Preferred status, while upgrading the euro...
Nigerian Firms Forecast Further Naira Depreciation
24.8.2024
A recent Central Bank of Nigeria survey reveals that Nigerian businesses expect the naira to weaken further before strengthening in late 2024 or early 2025. This pessimism comes despite the CBN injecting millions into the forex market. The naira’s depreciation has fueled inflation, sparking...
Experts Question Ghana VP’s Gold-Backed Currency Pledge
22.8.2024
A Ghanaian banking consultant, Richmond Atuahene, has expressed concerns about Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s pledge to back the cedi with gold. Atuahene believes Ghana needs a stable economic environment before implementing this policy. John Gatsi, a dean at the University of Cape Coast...
Nigeria Acts to Defend Naira After Currency Hits New Record Low
21.7.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria recently sold U.S. dollars to Bureaux de Change (BDC) at a flat rate of NGN1,450 per greenback. The central bank stated that eligible BDCs can sell the dollars to end-users at a margin of no more than 1.5% above the purchase exchange rate. The Nigerian apex bank...
IMF Warns Zambia Against Dedollarization, Calls Plan Counterproductive
20.7.2024
An International Monetary Fund representative has cautioned that Zambia’s proposed dedollarization initiative may inadvertently undermine efforts to contain inflation. The representative expressed concern that the prevailing economic conditions in Zambia are not conducive for the country to proceed...
Designating Crypto as the Bogeyman Will Not Halt the Nigerian Currency’s Depreciation
1.7.2024
Labeling cryptocurrency a scapegoat, similar to blaming parallel market traders for the Nigerian currency’s woes, will not solve the underlying problems. Proactive preparation for consequential innovations is far preferable to reactive measures. The blockchain and crypto industry is still...
Nigeria’s Naira Rated Worst-Performing Currency in H1 of 2024; Kenyan Shilling Named Best Performer
30.6.2024
In the first half of 2024, the Nigerian currency depreciated by nearly 40%, making it the worst-performing currency during that period. Meanwhile, the Kenyan shilling appreciated by 20.7%, ranking it as the best performer. The depreciation of the Nigerian naira was primarily driven by U.S. dollar...
Ghana’s Cedi Hits Record Low Against US Dollar Amid Cocoa Output Decline
12.6.2024
The Ghanaian cedi recently plunged to a record low, trading at GHS 14.9335 against the U.S. dollar, which led to its designation as the fourth-worst-performing currency globally. Additionally, a decline in cocoa production has further complicated matters for the cedi, a currency previously ranked...
Crypto enthusiasts warn against naira trade ban on exchanges
8.6.2024
Due to the rapid decline of the naira and the resulting almost three-decade-high inflation rate of 29.9%, the government turned its focus to platforms providing cryptocurrency services
Associate Professor Rejects Alleged Link Between Nigerian Currency Depreciation and Crypto Trading
6.6.2024
Nigeria’s decision to halt naira trading on cryptocurrency exchanges is likely to worsen matters for its volatile currency,” an associate professor at the University of East London has argued. The associate professor said Nigeria can effectively regulate the cryptocurrency industry through...
Nigeria’s Anti-Graft Agency Announces Reward for Whistleblowers Exposing Local Currency Abusers
6.6.2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Nigeria has announced a 5% reward for whistleblowers who provide credible information leading to the prosecution of offenders involved in naira abuse. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesman, emphasized the importance of enforcing the law...
‘Spraying’ Naira Notes Causes Depreciation, Warns Nigerian Anti-Graft Body
28.5.2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a warning against the practice of spraying naira notes at social events, emphasizing that it diminishes the dignity of the currency. In a recent post on its official X page, the Nigerian anti-graft agency urged residents to respect...
Nigerian Currency Slides 5% After Central Bank Injects More Than $80 Million Into Forex Market
20.5.2024
The Nigerian naira continued with a downward which recently saw it being named the worst-performing currency when it slid by just over five per cent to erase the previous day’s gains. The naira’s depreciation is said to have occurred just a day after the central bank intervened...