The American Arbitration Association (AAA), one of the world’s largest providers of private dispute-resolution services, has launched a specialist panel for blockchain and digital-asset cases, giving companies access to arbitrators with expertise in the technical and legal complexities of crypto…

Cross-border payments in Africa remain among the most expensive in the world, despite the rapid growth of instant payment systems across the continent. Sending $200 to another African country can cost as much as 7.9 per cent, more than double…

Canadian Bitcoin hardware maker Coinkite has warned users of its Coldcard Mk3 signing device to move funds from wallets whose seed phrases were generated on affected firmware. On Thursday, Coinkite said seeds created on an Mk3 running firmware version 4.0.1, released…

Nigeria’s aviation workers have issued a fresh seven-day ultimatum to airline operators and other organisations that have failed to remit the statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge (TSC), warning that they will embark on nationwide picketing if the outstanding…

Crypto exchange Luno is reportedly cutting about 20% of its global workforce as it restructures operations and shifts more resources toward institutional clients, financial infrastructure and business-to-business services. According to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday, Luno CEO James Lanigan said the…

The Federal Government has approved ₦46 billion for the rehabilitation of the primary and secondary runways at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), as part of efforts to modernise aviation infrastructure and improve passenger experience across the country. The…

The US Treasury has sanctioned two Iranian maritime firms involved in an alleged Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)-backed insurance network, saying one accepted Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital assets to bypass Western sanctions. On Wednesday, the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says currency in circulation (CIC) rose to N5.73 trillion in 2025 from N5.44 trillion in 2024, attributing the increase to a faster pace of economic activity and rising demand for cash. This was disclosed…

Update (July 30, 11:25 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from the White House.Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer introduced legislation to create a new US government agency focused entirely on addressing corruption at the federal…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) and the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) have stepped up efforts to address unfair practices in marketplaces, with a renewed focus on price tagging, product labelling and businesses’ obligations to honour…

Crypto exchange Coinbase reported mixed second-quarter results on Thursday, missing Wall Street expectations on profitability as weaker trading activity weighed on results despite the company capturing a record share of the crypto market.In the second quarter, Coinbase generated roughly $1.2…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has confirmed that the crew of the foreign-registered private jet that landed on a concrete road instead of the runway at Asaba Airport in June remain in the custody of the…

The 2026 FIFA World Cup drove $20 billion in blockchain-based prediction market volume and $24 million in digital collectible trades, with more than 400,000 wallets participating in blockchain-based betting, according to a report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.The $20 billion…

Dangote Cement posted a 22.7 per cent bottom-line growth for the first half of the year, relative to the corresponding period of 2025, according to the latest corporate results of sub-Saharan Africa’s top cement maker. The corporation, which is hinging…

Telegram founder Pavel Durov said Russian authorities designated him a “terrorist” after he refused government demands for mass surveillance and censorship on the messaging platform, responding publicly a day after Russia announced charges against him.In a Telegram post on Thursday,…