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Changpeng Zhao (CZ) sparked outrage among Nigerians and Web3 influencers after commenting that the Nigerian government had “kidnapped” former Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan. U.S. Threats Remarks by Binance co-founder and…
CZ reminded that Nigeria detained ex‑Binance employee Tigran Gambaryan, responding to Trump and War Secretary Hegseth. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) tweeted that “Nigeria also basically kidnapped Tigran Gambaryan, an…
The head of a Nigerian regulatory body warns that widespread gambling and crypto trading are diverting funds from the capital markets, undermining efforts to finance the country’s $150 billion infrastructure…
The Nigerian government has reportedly formed a working group to explore the adoption of stablecoins. The New Stance on Digital Assets The Nigerian Federal Government has reportedly formed a working…
The Nigerian government will implement a new tax regime for cryptocurrency profits, effective January 2026. Some industry experts are questioning the timing and effectiveness of the tax but others see…
Nigerian Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria to create a sustainable digital currency framework. Collaboration on a Sustainable Digital Currency…
Sub-Saharan Africa saw a major spike in crypto activity in March, reaching $25 billion in monthly on-chain volume—driven largely by Nigeria’s centralized exchange usage. Nigeria Fuels Sub-Saharan Africa’s Crypto Growth…
The chairman of Nigerian anti-corruption body has issued a stark warning that Nigeria’s financial system is highly vulnerable to large-scale abuse if the country’s cryptocurrency activities remain unregulated. Collaboration for…
Under a recently passed law, the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission’s expanded mandate now includes regulating virtual assets, cryptocurrencies, and tokens as securities. Nigeria’s Landmark Digital Asset Legislation Nigeria is…
Nigerian terrorist group Boko Haram is increasingly relying on cryptocurrencies, mobile money, and other digital tools to fund its operations, transferring millions acquired through ransoms, looting, and extorted “zakat” donations.…