Opeyemi Quadri 
Cryptocurrency is no longer a niche topic in Nigeria—it’s a national conversation. With the country ranking among the top adopters of Bitcoin globally, more people are looking for reliable and rewarding platforms to trade their digital assets. But here’s the real challenge: where can you sell Bitcoin in Nigeria and get its best value? Everyone is … Read more
There are over 200 issuers of stablecoins globally. However, Tether, the issuer of USDt, and Circle, the issuer of USDC, are the two biggest. They are widely known for the disruptions they have caused in the market. While USDt is third by market cap, USDC ranks seventh, with a $61,250,484,949 market capitalization in the cryptocurrency … Read more
The recent growth of stablecoins such as USDt, USDC, USDe, among others—especially among business owners—is not far-fetched from the fact that they are more likely to retain their value than other extremely volatile cryptocurrencies. For startups that want to key into the use of stablecoins as a method of payment, here are the things you … Read more
A new name, Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi, has popped up in the crypto space following amended rules by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), mandating that digital asset platforms must be registered and licensed to operate. This development came after the Nigerian government’s clampdown on cryptocurrency exchange platforms in February 2021, followed by a rule amendment that required … Read more
There are 233 stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market, with Tether (USDT) accounting for over $154 billion in market capitalization as of June 8, 2025. This represents 66 per cent of the total stablecoin market, according to data from the crypto price tracking website CoinMarketCap. USDC, issued by Circle, which holds the second position in terms … Read more
It was 8:32 AM when my plane touched down in Lisbon. I had just flown in from Lagos for a 5-day fintech conference. Jet-lagged, hungry, and holding back a yawn, I did what most travelers do—reached for my phone. No service. Normally, I’d panic. I’ve done the SIM swap dance before: hunting for a kiosk, … Read more
Tether, a global stablecoin firm, has published its first official attestation report for the first quarter of 2025 and disclosed that Tether Gold (XAU₮) has witnessed astronomical growth, with more than 7.7 tons of physical gold backing the XAU₮ in circulation. In its independent auditor’s report, the company says that apart from XAU₮ being regulated … Read more
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission has blocked at least 15 cryptocurrency exchanges, including KuCoin and MEXC, for operating in the country without permission from the authorities. The apps of the affected exchanges have been pulled down from the Apple Store beginning April 11, following a request from the country’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). The FIU … Read more
Nigerians who invested in CBEX, a platform that used crypto trading as a ploy, are now languishing in debt while crying their eyes out. The platform, which promised a 100% return on investment (ROI) in 30 days, has folded up—without a trace. As of the time of this report, investors are said to have lost … Read more
Thousands of Nigerians who invested in the now-collapsed Ponzi scheme, CBEX, are languishing in regret—despite similar schemes in the past and repeated warnings by Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to steer clear of unregulated investments. MMM is a typical example. Then came Racksteli, promoted by the Nigerian singer Davido and former lawmaker Dino Melaye, … Read more
Tether has promised to deploy both existing and future hashrate on OCEAN, a leading Bitcoin mining pool focused on decentralization, aimed at strengthening Tether’s commitment to supporting the resilience, transparency, and decentralization of Bitcoin’s foundational infrastructure. In a statement on Monday, the largest company in the digital assets industry says it will be leveraging OCEAN’s DATUM Gateway software, … Read more
Imagine you’re in your house on a cool Saturday evening, and the power suddenly goes off. You think it’s a general issue until you look through your window and see that you’re the only one plunged into darkness. And for what reason? Your electricity units just got exhausted. Exhausting, right? Here’s the good news: paying … Read more
Bitcoin closed at $84,373.01 at the end of February 2025, with traders hopeful that BTC was poised to break through to new highs. Unfortunately, it slipped to $77,420.59 on March 10 before bouncing back to regain some momentum. Here is the Bitcoin price from March 1 to March 31, 2025 Date Open High Low Close … Read more
Engr. Bayo Bashir Ojulari was appointed as the 20th head of Nigeria’s state-owned oil firm on April 2, 2025, following the president’s decision to sack Mele Kyari and dissolve the board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited). To some analysts, Kyari had overstayed his tenure, given the inefficiencies that plagued NNPC Limited, … Read more
T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) has intercepted and frozen $9,000,000 in fraudulent digital assets linked to the recent Bybit hack, Tether announced in a statement Wednesday, March 26, 2025. T3 FCU was founded in September 2024 through the collaborative efforts of Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs with the aim of tracking illicit digital assets … Read more