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Cryptocurrency

30 January

Sub-Saharan Africa recorded over $205 billion in crypto transactions in 2025, with Nigeria, South Africa, and Ethiopia leading the continent’s growing digital asset adoption. ...

30 January

Bitcoin has fallen to a nine-month low near $81,000, wiping 35% off its peak and triggering $1.68 billion in liquidations amid geopolitical tension and US policy uncertainty. ...

28 January

Coinbase is rolling out infrastructure that allows companies to issue branded dollar-pegged stablecoins, a move that could reshape payments, deposits, and banking access across Africa. ...

28 January

YDPay COO Nathaniel Luz says stablecoins like USDT are primarily used for peer-to-peer payments and cross-border transactions in Nigeria, with adoption driven by freelancers and digital payments, not speculation. ...

26 January

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has confirmed he will not return to lead Binance, signalling a permanent shift toward education, long-term investing, and advising governments on asset tokenisation. ...

22 January

Bitcoin has fallen nearly 10% from its 2026 high, wiping out January gains as global risk aversion, leverage liquidations, and macroeconomic shocks push crypto sentiment into extreme fear. ...

15 January

Bitcoin climbs above $96,000 in 2026 as spot market demand strengthens, short liquidations accelerate gains, and investors eye a potential breakout toward $100,000. ...

9 January

Truebit’s TRU token collapsed nearly 100% after a smart-contract exploit drained $26.6 million worth of Ethereum from the protocol, wiping out liquidity and leaving holders stranded. ...

6 January

The crypto market has opened 2026 on a positive note, adding $250 billion in value as Bitcoin approaches $95,000, driven by whale accumulation, ETF inflows, and improving liquidity. ...

5 January

Visa-backed crypto cards recorded a 525% surge in real-world spending in 2025, driven by DeFi-native cards using stablecoins for everyday payments. ...

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