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How Crypto Can Help Nigeria's Economy

From hedging hyperinflation to lowering the cost of cross-border remittances, crypto can improve financial inclusion in Africa's largest economy.

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Yele Bademosi Steps Down as CEO of Bundle Africa

Bademosi will be succeeded by Binance Africa director Emmanuel Babalola

CEO Yele Bademosi and Taiwo Orilogbon, head of engineering, discuss business at the Bundle offices.

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Nigeria's Central Bank Digital Currency Pilot to Start Oct. 1

Rakiya Mohammed, the bank's information technology director, revealed the date during a private webinar on Thursday.

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Thriving Under Pressure: Why Crypto Is Booming in Nigeria Despite the Banking Ban

Crypto communities world-wide have found ways around government bans, and Nigeria is no exception.

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Nigeria Is the Lion of Africa in Bitcoin P2P Trading

Nigeria's crypto industry is growing fast despite the government's efforts to stunt bitcoin adoption, says a local trader.

Lagos, Nigeria

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'They'd Rather Buy Bitcoin and Take That Risk': An Interview With Paxful's Nena Nwachukwu

Last year’s End SARS protests over police brutality were a catalyst for Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria, says Nwachukwu, ahead of CoinDesk’s Crypto State event.

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Africa 'Is Leading Global Cryptocurrency Adoption’: Paxful CEO

Paxful CEO Ray Youssef said all eyes should be on Africa right now.

Crypto use is booming in Africa, Paxful CEO Ray Youssef said.

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African-focused Crypto Exchange Quidax Discusses Plans for Global Expansion

Quidax, one of the top crypto exchanges in Nigeria, recently raised $3 million from the sale of its QDX token and now aims to expand globally. Quidax CEO Buchi Okoro joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the state of crypto in Nigeria, the adoption of blockchain technology in Africa, and the regulatory challenges that Quidax has faced in Africa.

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BillMari Co-Founder on the African Diaspora and Future of Crypto

BillMari Co-Founder and Pundi X U.S.A. Master Distributor Sinclair Skinner on his involvement with Pundi X and what crypto services it brings to the continent of Africa. Plus, insights into crypto scenes emerging in Ghana and Nigeria and their implications for the African diaspora.

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