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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...
Crypto Exchange Binance Takes Action Against Account Misuse
30.6.2024
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced measures to address the misuse of account features on its platform, aimed at preventing unfair advantages such as better fee rates. Enhanced monitoring, investigations, and user reporting channels are part of the initiative, with rewards offered...
SEC’s Case Against Binance Moves Forward With Major Allegations Intact
29.6.2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued an order in the SEC’s case against Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao. The court allowed most claims to proceed, including those related to unregistered crypto sales and fraudulent practices, while dismissing some claims...
Court allows most SEC claims to proceed in Binance suit
29.6.2024
Judge Amy Berman Jackson however dismissed the SEC’s claim that BNB is traded illegally on secondary markets, citing the Ripple decision
U.S. Judge Lets Most of SEC Case Against Binance Proceed, Dismisses Secondary Sales Charge
29.6.2024
A federal judge ruled the SEC had plausibly alleged Binance, Binance.US and Changpeng Zhao violated federal securities laws
Blockchain Association Says Tigran Gambaryan’s Detention Harms Nigerian Web3 Industry
28.6.2024
Nigeria’s detention of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is impacting the country’s blockchain industry, an organization representing blockchain and crypto associations has warned. Evidence of this impact includes the decline in foreign investments. The organization also argued that the continued...
Binance CEO Shares Key Tips for Investors Getting Into Crypto
28.6.2024
Binance CEO Richard Teng has given some advice for investors interested in getting into cryptocurrency. He provided three key tips for starting a crypto journey. “Explore and constantly reassess your strategy” was one of the three pieces of advice the Binance executive gave....
Binance to remove prime brokerage loophole
27.6.2024
The change came after some Binance Link clients reportedly took advantage of the program's multi-tiered fee structure through arbitrage
Binance enforces stricter measures against account misuse
27.6.2024
The platform encourages users to report any suspected incidents of misuse and offers a reward for verified cases
Satoshi era Bitcoin wallet wakes up after 14 years, sends 50 BTC to Binance
27.6.2024
The Bitcoin wallet belongs to a miner who earned 50 BTC as mining rewards in July 2010, a time when BTC was trading at $0.05
Nigerian blockchain group calls for fair resolution in Binance case
27.6.2024
BICCoN believes that a balanced approach can help resolve the current challenges, and empower Nigeria to create a supportive environment for the blockchain industry to thrive
Binance’s Local Exchange Receives Dubai License, Initiates UAE User Migration
27.6.2024
Binance is transitioning UAE resident accounts to its new regulated local entity, Binance FZE, following a Virtual Asset Service Provider license from Dubai’s regulator. This change will allow UAE users to access various virtual asset services locally, including AED bank deposits...
Bybit Rises to Second Place in Global Crypto Exchange Rankings, Kaiko Report Reveals
25.6.2024
According to a recent report by Kaiko, Bybit has surged to become the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by volume, overtaking Coinbase and closely trailing Binance. This climb is attributed to significant increases in market share following the launch of spot bitcoin...
Bybit surpasses Coinbase in market share after Binance's decline
25.6.2024
Bybit became the world’s second-largest crypto exchange, while the leading exchange, Binance, has lost some market share due to previous regulatory issues
General counsel of Binance talks about her challenges in crypto
24.6.2024
Eleanor Hughes, the General Counsel of Binance, recently interacted with the media to talk about the challenges she is facing in the crypto world. She has covered the grounds under a dispute with the Nigerian authorities and strict monitoring by the US authorities. While she has not pinned...
Binance Helps Btcturk With Hack Investigations — Freezes Over $5.3M in Stolen Funds
23.6.2024
Turkish crypto exchange Btcturk has suffered a cyber attack which caused unauthorized withdrawals from the platform. Crypto exchange Binance is assisting Btcturk with investigating the breach and has already frozen over $5.3M in stolen funds, Binance’s CEO has disclosed. Btcturk has reopened...
Detained Binance Employee Includes Financial Compensation Demand in Amended Rights Lawsuit
23.6.2024
The jailed Binance employee, Tigran Gambaryan, recently requested permission to amend his fundamental human rights violation against Nigerian law enforcement agencies. The amended proposal reportedly seeks “the costs of this action on a full indemnity basis.” The Economic and Financial...
Binance assists BtcTurk attack probe, freezes $5.3M in 'stolen funds'
23.6.2024
Binance is assisting in investigating the malicious attack on Turkish crypto exchange BtcTurk, according to Binance CEO Richard Teng
Nigeria Rejects Claims Jailed Binance Executive Denied Quality Healthcare
22.6.2024
A Nigerian government official has rejected claims that the jailed Binance executive is being denied access to quality healthcare. In an apparent reference to the U.S. calls for Tigran Gambaryan’s release, the official stated that only the court, not the Nigerian government, can authorize such...