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Bitwise and Grayscale Race Ahead With XRP and DOGE ETFs as SEC Faces Shutdown
Bitwise and Grayscale unveil XRP and DOGE ETF fee plans. SEC slowdown sparks unconventional crypto ETF launches across major firms. XRP community anticipates massive inflows after Bitwise CIO
FTSE Russell Publishes Financial Benchmarks On-Chain with Chainlink
FTSE Russell, a recognized name in financial indices, is collaborating with Chainlink to publish its major financial benchmarks such as the Russell and FTSE indices on blockchains. This partn
Schiff Renews Criticism as Bitcoin Underperforms Gold and NASDAQ
Bitcoin lags behind stocks and gold, raising questions on its current market appeal. Historic low volatility hints at a potential sharp Bitcoin move soon. Four-year cycle suggests current dec
Why are Bitcoin and crypto market down today?
BTC’s price is currently hovering at about $108,068, a 2.62% decrease compared to the last 24 hours Over $400 million in liquidations occurred in the past 24 hours, pushing Bitcoin and major
Fibre cut: Glo confirms network outage in FCT, Kano, Jos, Kaduna, Bauchi
Nigerian telecoms company, Globacom (Glo), has confirmed a network outage across the Northern part of the country, attributed to multiple fibre cuts on major transmission routes. The outage,
Balancer Confirms $116M Exploit, Announces 20% Bounty
The decentralized finance protocol Balancer confirmed late Monday that an exploit drained more than $116 million from its V2 Composable Stable Pools, in what has become one of the largest DeF
MARA Holdings (MARA) Suing Texas Officials Over Local Regulation
MARA has filed a suit to halt Hood County’s incorporation into a city. Hood County residents have proposed an incorporation to enable them to make their own rules. Neighbors in Hood County ha
Standard Chartered CEO Predicts a Fully Blockchain-Based Global Financial System
Bill Winters predicts that nearly all global transactions will eventually settle on blockchain. Standard Chartered partners with Ant International to execute blockchain-based treasury transac
“Africans need to solve African problems” – Bitnob’s Damilola Robert on training the next generation of developers
When Damilola Robert talks about African innovation, his words carry the weight of both conviction and clarity. As Head of Growth and Marketing at Bitnob, Robert isn’t just promoting a fintec
Angolan mobility startup Anda lands $3.4M to empower motorcycle riders
Angolan mobility startup Anda has secured $3.4 million in seed funding to reshape how motorcycle taxis operate across the country. The round was co-led by European investors Breega and Speedi
Bitcoin Bull Run at a Major Crossroads As Whales Offload; What’s Next?
On-chain data analysis shows that long-term whales have been offloading in the past few days without achieving extreme profits. The fear of further BTC price capitulation remains high as seve
Popular ETF Analyst Expects First Spot XRP ETFs to Launch Within Two Weeks
ETF analyst Nate Geraci expects spot XRP ETFs to launch within the next two weeks. Eight XRP ETFs are now registered on the DTCC operational pipeline for potential trading. Canary Capital tar
JAMB warns tertiary institutions against admission process outside CAPS
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has warned tertiary institutions and candidates against conducting the 2025 admission process outside its Central Admissions Processing Sys
Warren’s Lawyer Fires Back at Binance’s CZ Threat
Key Insights: Warren’s legal team confirms CZ pled guilty to a criminal charge under anti-money laundering law. DOJ records and Zhao’s plea agreement show the offense was criminal, not merely
Can ‘AI Judges’ be the solution to the problems in Nigeria’s justice system?
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, popularly known online as CZ, floated a striking idea on X this weekend. Train an AI on written laws and past cases, then use it to generate judgment recommend
Former President Obama Criticizes Trump’s Family Over Growing Crypto Fortune
Obama has criticized President Trump’s crypto involvement. The former President believes Trump is deliberately enriching his family. Trump’s family members own more than half of World Liberty
Chowdeck celebrates record 1 million orders in October, its highest monthly tally
Nigerian food delivery platform, Chowdeck, has achieved a major milestone, crossing one million orders in October. This marks a significant growth phase for the startup, reflecting how digita
TymeBank names new CEO to drive its rebranding and expansion in 2026
South Africa’s digital bank, TymeBank, is set for a major transition as it prepares for a leadership change and a fresh brand identity. The company announced that Cheslyn Jacobs will become t
XRP at a Crossroads: Drop to $2 Next or Breakout Brewing?
XRP has fallen to $2.40 after a 5% drop over 24 hours and 8% decline over the past week. The recent pullback began from the $2.70 level, which analysts mark as the top of a correction phase.
HKMA’s Fintech 2030 Strategy Sets a Bold Course for Tokenized Finance
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has unveiled an ambitious blueprint that could redefine the financial landscape. Dubbed the “Fintech 2030” strategy, the initiative aims to merge tradi
Miners offload 210,000 BTC during October downturn
Miners sent a total of 210,000 BTC to exchanges in October, while the past week saw 122,000 coins flow into Binance. The deposits signal a preparation for eventual profit-taking, putting addi