The legislation would allow the state‘s treasury to hold digital assets with a market capitalization of more than $750 billion, which applied only to Bitcoin as of January.West Virginia State Senator Chris Rose has proposed legislation amending the state’s code…

A former Commissioner for Transportation in Lagos State, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, has described the Electronic Call-up system introduced by the Nigerian Ports Authority for easy movement of cargoes in and out of the ports as a technological turning point in…

Key takeaways:Retail traders remain sidelined despite BTC’s rebound, as low funding rates and muted interest point to fragile investor sentiment.Institutional investors are buying the spot Bitcoin ETFs again and corporate buyers building BTC treasuries may help send BTC back to…

A maritime research group under the auspices of the Sea Empowerment Research Centre has stated that shipping and ancillary port charges have increased sharply over the years, far outpacing improvements in service quality and efficiency. The group, in a statement…

Ether (ETH) is trading near $3,300, and one futures market trend points to another 10% to 25% upside move. However, the market may first see a liquidation-driven price dip before any sustained rally develops.Key takeaways:Ether’s Leverage Ratio is near 0.60,…

The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency said it has commenced a special operational enforcement code-named Operation Zero Tolerance for Non-Compliance in the nation’s maritime domain as part of efforts to ensure full compliance with existing maritime laws. The directive,…

Social media buzzed this week after Bitcoin blocks 932129 and 932167 were mined without an immediately visible pool tag, prompting speculation that a solo miner had struck it rich, a familiar “Bitcoin lottery” narrative that briefly captured the market’s attention.The…

The Nigerian stock market reversed gains from the previous session, recording a loss of N457 billion for investors on Thursday. The decline followed 23 consecutive bullish sessions. The downturn was driven by profit-taking in stocks such as McNicholas, Caverton Offshore…

Three Democrats in the House of Representatives are asking US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins to provide information related to the agency closing investigations or dismissing enforcement actions in “at least one dozen crypto-related cases,” including Tron…

The federal government says it will move to support farmers after food prices fell below production cost in some cases, raising concerns about the sustainability of food production and future supply. The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the…

Retirement and terminal benefits payouts almost doubled year-on-year, reaching N789.69bn in the first three quarters of 2025, according to The PUNCH analysis of quarterly figures from the National Pension Commission. According to PenCom’s data, total payouts for Q1, Q2, and…

Data shows Bitcoin’s (BTC) largest holders reaccumulating coins after a period of heavy distribution. Data indicates that whale balances have turned higher following the sharpest selloff since early 2023, while the mid-sized holders continue to reduce exposure.Key takeaways:Whale addresses added…

Nigeria’s economy could grow by 5.5 per cent in 2026 if the government fully implements key fiscal, monetary and structural reforms, according to a new macroeconomic outlook published on Thursday by the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG). In its Macroeconomic…

Tax reforms, investment positioning, and Nigeria’s medium-term economic outlook will dominate discussions at the 2026 Economic Summit organised by The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Lagos Province 35. Speaking at a press conference at the RCCG Christ Church, Gbagada, Lagos,…

Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group is moving to deepen its exposure to altcoins as demand for regulated crypto products continues to expand in the United States.CME Group said Thursday that it plans to list futures contracts tied to Cardano (ADA),…