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99% of Nigerians are crypto aware — ConsenSys report

A global survey featuring respondents from 15 countries indicates that Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria, has the most cryptocurrency-aware population in the world.Consensys and YouGov released the findings from the global Web3 perception survey, which sought to provide both macro and regional insights into the perception that different countries have towards cryptocurrencies and the

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FTX wallet shifts $10M in crypto, sparking fear of token dumps to come

A wallet owned by bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has moved $10 million worth of digital assets from the Solana (SOL) network to Ethereum, sparking concerns it could be the beginning of a series of token dumps amid the exchange’s bankruptcy proceedings. According to data from blockchain analytics platform Arkham Intelligence, since

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Grayscale defeats SEC, ETF drama takes spotlight, Ronaldinho embroiled in crypto scam

This week, Grayscale triumphed in a high-stakes battle against U.S. regulators, while developments emerged regarding spot-based BTC ETF applications. Amidst these events, football star Ronaldinho found himself embroiled in a crypto controversy. Grayscale secures victory  Grayscale’s legal triumph over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seized the spotlight this week. In

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Crypto rule confusion is an investor’s worst nightmare, Criptonite CEO says

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Florian Rais, CEO of Geneva-based Criptonite Asset Management, isn’t happy with the lack of crypto clarity in the U.S. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) ongoing delay regarding spot Bitcoin ETF applications, and its “misalignment”

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Kentucky regulator denies plan for subsidizing crypto mining facility

The Public Service Commission of the state of Kentucky has denied a proposed contract that would have allowed a mining firm to receive a discounted rate on electricity provided by the power company.In an Aug. 28 order, the commission denied a contract between Ebon International and Kentucky Power Company which

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Ronaldinho denies ties to dubious 18k crypto pyramid scheme

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Football legend Ronaldinho denies involvement in a controversial crypto scheme 18k Ronaldinho, while testifying before a legislative committee. Brazilian football legend and global icon Ronaldinho directly refuted allegations linking him to a cryptocurrency-based financial pyramid. Testifying before

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Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne Johnson launch crypto fundraising for Maui

Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied The celebrities Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson launched the People’s Fund of Maui initiative, which accepts crypto donations. During August, the Hawaiian island of Maui was impacted by wildfires that caused massive property and personal

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Onboarding crypto users in Africa vs. the West — Fonbnk founder Christian Duffus explains

The African continent is considered a significant market for crypto adoption due to its youthful population, flawed economic management by governments, and inadequate financial infrastructure for internal and global connectivity. On Episode 28 of Hashing It Out, host Elisha Owusu Akyaw is joined by Christian Duffus, founder of Fonbnk, to discuss

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