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Bitcoin (BTC) is fast approaching a buying level that analysts describe as a top “investment opportunity.”Key points:Bitcoin only needs to dip another $5,000 to hit a buy-in level that has always marked the bear-market bottom…
Digital payments in Nigeria have recorded a 276 per cent increase in transaction volume over the past five years, underscoring rapid adoption of electronic channels, even as cash continues to play a critical role in the economy, the Central Bank…
GameStop has transferred its entire Bitcoin holdings to Coinbase’s institutional trading platform, sparking speculation that the video game retailer may be reconsidering its Bitcoin treasury strategy.“GameStop throws in the towel?” blockchain intelligence platform CryptoQuant asked in a post to X…
The Federal Government has signed the concession agreement for the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, marking a key step in its plan to modernise aviation infrastructure through public-private partnerships. The agreement was announced through a statement signed on Friday by…
United States lawmakers postponed a planned markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (CLARITY), delaying progress on a bill intended to define how cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms are regulated and prompting renewed pushback from DeFi leaders who…
The Federal Government and the Edo State Government have agreed on a mid-year timeline to activate commercial operations at the Benin Airport, alongside plans to establish an indigenous airline for the state. This was agreed at a meeting on Wednesday…
US Democratic Senators working on crypto market structure legislation filed several amendments on Friday, including measures to address conflicts of interest with US officials profiting from the crypto industry.The ethics-focused amendments were filed ahead of the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup for…
The National Shippers Association of Nigeria has rejected the recent increase in port service charges approved by the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, warning that the move could raise trade costs and undermine the Federal Government’s Ease-of-Doing-Business agenda. In a position paper…
Stablecoins are increasingly being used across Africa as a cheaper and faster remittance option, with remittances becoming “more important than aid” on the continent, according to Vera Songwe, a former UN under-secretary-general.Speaking at a World Economic Forum panel in Davos,…
Remita, one of Nigeria’s leading fintech companies, said it is easing the process for students seeking admission into tertiary institutions as registration opens for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and Direct Entry programmes. The platform allows candidates and their…
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said no political or personal financial ties will impact the procedural review of World Liberty Financial’s bank charter application.The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has knocked back US Senator Elizabeth…
The SEC was satisfied with Gemini’s agreement to contribute $40 million toward the full recovery of Gemini Earn investors’ assets lost as a result of the Genesis bankruptcy.The US Securities and Exchange Commission’s civil lawsuit against Gemini Trust Company and…
Speaking from Davos on Thursday, co-founder and CEO Ronghui Gu said a CertiK public listing would represent a significant advancement for companies involved in Web3.Blockchain security company CertiK is keeping the door open to a future initial public offering, according…
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has confirmed plans to bring tokenized equities back to its platform, returning to stock-linked digital assets for the first time since 2021.In a statement to Cointelegraph on Friday, a spokesperson for Binance said “exploring the potential to…
Bloomberg commodity strategist Mike McGlone explains his bearish turn on Bitcoin outlook and broader market expectations for 2026.Bloomberg Intelligence strategist Mike McGlone said he has reversed his long-term outlook on Bitcoin and the broader crypto market, arguing that investors should…
Edo State is taking steps to establish its own airline, with plans to operate from Benin Airport, as part of efforts to improve regional connectivity, attract investment, and create jobs, an official has said. The plan was made public on…
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