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JAPANMetaplanet’s executive stock pool sparks shareholder backlashJapanese Bitcoin treasury company Metaplanet’s executive stock pool continues to draw shareholder backlash over stock dilution concerns. Multiple shareholders objected across social media to Metaplanet’s 10th Series executive option pool,…
The Bank of Agriculture has unveiled a strategic roadmap aimed at modernising its operations, expanding grassroots financial inclusion, and accelerating agricultural transformation in line with the Federal Government’s food security agenda. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the…
The Federal Government and the European Union have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their strategic economic partnership as part of efforts to attract greater investment, expand trade, and accelerate sustainable economic growth, according to a statement by the EU Delegation…
The Federal Government has drawn down $1.5bn from a $5bn financing facility arranged with the United Arab Emirates’ largest lender, First Abu Dhabi Bank, despite growing concerns from global financial institutions over the increasing use of complex derivative financing by…
Eight-year-old Ether (ETH) wallets have started moving coins for the first time since 2017, adding fresh supply to the market as Ether trades just above $1,500. Onchain data shows 37,806 ETH from long-dormant addresses became active, while separate whale transactions…
Bitcoin (BTC) struggled to reclaim $60,000 on Friday amid continued global market volatility.Key points:Bitcoin closes below $60,000 on daily time frames for the first time since September 2024.Asian stock markets see another day of major losses on tech-stock concerns.BTC price…
A group of 17 Democratic US senators is pressing leadership in a key committee to address the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) using federal funds in lawsuits against state-level authorities cracking down on prediction markets.In a Wednesday letter to the…
The chair of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission reportedly said that there would be no extensions or waivers for crypto companies that did not receive approval to operate in European Union member states under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA)…
An Ethereum whale who shorted Ether (ETH) during the October 2025 crypto crash has returned after eight months of silence.Key takeaways:Ethereum whale opens a $19.72 million 20x ETH short near the $1,500 support zone.ETH’s bear flag setup hints at a…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have opened a joint public consultation on whether to better align portfolio margin rules across securities and derivatives markets, seeking feedback on approaches that could expand cross-margining…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has imposed a ₦6 million fine on Saudi Airlines for what it described as consumer-protection-related violations. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, disclosed this on Friday. Mr Achimugu…
This week, crypto analytics company CryptoQuant challenged the prevailing narrative around Michael Saylor’s Strategy, urging the company to pause Bitcoin purchases and rebuild its cash reserves. The warning came after its dividend coverage fell to just 14 months from roughly…
Chams Holding Company Plc has announced the appointment of Segun Oloketuyi as the Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective 9 July. The board approved the appointment in line with the company’s governance processes and applicable regulatory requirements, Chams Holding…
Multiple users have reported issues withdrawing funds from cryptocurrency exchange AscendEX, which blockchain investigator ZachXBT said may be showing signs of liquidity issues.An X account using the name Lorenzo Navarro Rodriguez said in a Tuesday post that a 4,196 USDT…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment have called for stronger private-sector participation in policy formulation. The two institutions said greater business input is needed to reduce cross-border trade barriers and accelerate…
Framework Ventures, a venture capital company that backs crypto platforms, has closed its fourth fund while expanding its investment strategy beyond blockchain.The San Francisco-based investor has raised $400 million to target “frontier technology,” including investments in crypto and technologies such…
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