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Crypto Exchange Luno Hires CFO of Digital Banking Giant Monzo

Alwyn Jones is the latest in a group of digital banking executives to join crypto firms.

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Bitcoin Is Trading at a 46% Premium on Luno Nigeria After Central Bank Ban

The premium rose after the Central Bank of Nigeria reminded banks they could not provide crypto exchanges with financial services.

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Nigerian Crypto Users Fight Back Against Central Bank Decision

In response to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to ban crypto accounts, Nigerian crypto users are fighting back. Luno CEO Marcus Swanepoel weighs in.

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Elon Musk Knocks Exchanges That Don’t Support Private Keys

In reaction to Musk’s criticism of FreeWallet, Luno CEO and co-founder Marcus Swanepoel discusses the importance of holding your own private keys, and good key management.

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Finance

Bitcoin Exchanges Flood London's Metro With Adverts

Two cryptocurrency exchanges chose to kick off advertising campaigns on London's Underground transport system Monday.

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Finance

Luno Exchange Launches Interest-Earning Bitcoin Wallet

Users of Luno's new bitcoin "savings wallet" can earn up to 4% interest per year, the exchange said.

Marcus Swanepoel, cofundador y CEO de Luno. (Luno)

Finance

DCG Enters Retail Crypto Market With Acquisition of Luno Wallet

Blockchain-focused investment firm Digital Currency Group has acquired Luno, a retail-focused cryptocurrency exchange with over five million customers.

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Markets

This Bitcoin Documentary From Africa Is Streaming on Amazon Prime

A new documentary – “Banking on Africa: The Bitcoin Revolution” – explores the role of cryptocurrencies in African economies.

An image from “Banking on Africa: The Bitcoin Revolution.” (Credit: Tamarin Gerriety)

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$9 Million: Bitcoin Startup Luno Completes Series B Funding

Bitcoin wallet startup Luno has raised $9 million in new funding as part of a Series B round announced today.

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BitX Rebrands as Luno, Reveals Bitcoin Sandbox Project

Bitcoin startup BitX is changing its name to Luno, as it switched focus to the European market.

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