Ethereum layer 2 MegaETH has penciled its mainnet launch for Feb. 9 after a rigorous “global stress test” last week to ensure the high‑speed chain is ready for public use.“Get ready for the fastest* EVM chain ever,” MegaETH co-founder and…

Sahara Group has reinforced its push for sustainable development and human capital growth in Africa with the award of a total of $36,000 under its Making A Difference Grant initiative to three academics of the University of Lagos. The beneficiaries,…

Sony Group Corp. made a follow-on investment in Startale Group, deepening its involvement in the Soneium blockchain about a year after the network’s mainnet launch.In a Thursday announcement sent to Cointelegraph, Startale disclosed an additional investment of $13 million from…

The Shipowners Association of Nigeria has stated that with improved access to funding through the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund, Nigerian operators will be better equipped to compete more effectively with foreign operators. The President of SOAN, Sunny Eja, stated this…

Bitcoin retreated from intraday highs after the US Fed left interest rates unchanged, but futures market data suggests traders may attempt to seize the short liquidity in BTC’s $93,500 range.Bitcoin (BTC) staged a quick rally to $90,600 on Wednesday, but…

The Customs Area Controller in charge of the Federal Operations Unit, Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service, Aliyu Gambo, has described the newly launched Time Release Study as a transformative tool that will drastically reduce cargo clearance delays, improve…

Bitcoin treasury company Strive said it has retired 92% of the debt it inherited after acquiring Semler Scientific earlier this month, and bought another 334 Bitcoin, following the closure of a preferred stock offering.Strive said on Wednesday that it saw…

Multi-Trex Integrated Foods Plc has secured approval from the Nigerian Exchange to take steps aimed at increasing its public shareholding, following a recapitalisation that left its free float below the Main Board requirement. According to a statement signed by the…

The US Federal Reserve voted to leave interest rates unchanged on Wednesday, a decision that was widely anticipated by investors. While the move signals a pause for now, market commentators suggest a path toward monetary easing could still emerge indirectly.Members…

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has said Nigeria’s financial sector reforms depend largely on sustained access to long-term capital from development finance institutions. Cardoso stated this on Wednesday in Abuja while hosting a delegation…

Officials in the administration of US President Donald Trump are reportedly set to sit down with executives from the banking and cryptocurrency industries on Monday as lawmakers attempt to revive the stalled CLARITY Act.People familiar with the matter told Reuters…

The Board of Directors of Origin Automobile Works has outlined a strategic agenda aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s agro-mechanisation and food systems sector following the conclusion of its 2026 Board Retreat held at the Lakowe Lakes Golf and Country Estate Resort,…

Ripple has expanded its push into enterprise finance with the launch of a corporate treasury platform that combines traditional cash management tools with digital asset infrastructure.According to a blog post on Tuesday, the platform combines GTreasury’s treasury management software with…

The Rotary Club of Lagos Central has inaugurated a new borehole and water project aimed at improving access to clean water for traders and residents in Sandgrouse Market, Lagos Island. Speaking at the launch, Club President, Rotarian Elizabeth Ajilore, said…

More than a month after announcing plans to move deeper into prediction markets, Coinbase said it would launch its offering for ”sports, politics, culture and more.”Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced the rollout of prediction markets offering in all 50 US states…