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Nigerian Experts Say Past Central Bank Policies Drove Users to P2P Crypto Platforms
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency sector argue that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s previous decision to exclude cryptocurrency entities from the banking ecosystem has fueled the growth of
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Bank of Canada Governor Warns of ‘Sharp Correction’ Risks in Markets and ‘System-Wide Stress’
In his speech on the release of the Financial Stability Report, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, sought to emphasize the purported strength of Canada’s financial system while
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Ark Invest Removes Staking Option From Latest Ethereum ETF Proposal
Ark Invest and 21shares have revised their proposal for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), removing previously included options for staking This change marks a significant pivot from their
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South African Fintech Startup Leseka Tech Signs Deal to Buy Payments Provider for $86M
Lesaka Technologies, a fintech startup based in South Africa, recently signed a deal to acquire Adumo, a payment solutions provider, for nearly $86 million Under the terms of the agreement, Lesaka
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Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Warns of SEC’s Full-Scale Assault on Crypto Staking — ‘It’s Going to Be a Bloodbath’
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by US regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) “It’s going to
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Peter Schiff: Gold, Silver ‘Ready to Explode Higher’ — Sees ‘Biggest Precious Metals Bull Market in History’
Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has predicted an explosive rise in gold and silver prices While encouraging investors to “Take advantage of what could be the biggest precious metals
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Billionaire Mark Cuban Warns Gensler’s SEC Crypto Policies Could Cost Biden the Election
Billionaire Mark Cuban has criticized US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s handling of crypto regulations, suggesting it could harm Biden’s election chances
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US Regulatory Clarity for Crypto: Landmark Legislation FIT21 Act Heads to House Vote
The House Committee on Rules has decided to review the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century (FIT21) Act, paving the way for a floor vote later this month The legislation sets a
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US Justice Department Chooses FRA Over Sullivan & Cromwell for Binance Oversight
The Justice Department has designated Forensic Risk Alliance (FRA) as the external monitor for Binance Holdings Ltd This decision comes in the wake of Binance’s acknowledgment of breaching US
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SEC Opposes Coinbase’s Appeal Request in Ongoing Legal Battle
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged a federal court to deny Coinbase’s interlocutory appeal, following a recent court decision that allowed a lawsuit involving the SEC and
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Solana’s Defi Landscape to Shift With Marginfi’s Introduction of YBX Stablecoin
The decentralized lending protocol built on the Solana blockchain, Marginfi, announced the upcoming launch of YBX, which is expected to be the first notable decentralized stablecoin on Solana, aiming
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Bitcoin Network Adjusts to Lower Fees and Reduced Hashrate After Latest Halving
Based on the three-day simple moving average, Bitcoin’s hashrate has continued its downward trend, registering at about 550 exahash per second (EH/s) Following the halving, onchain costs have
