Cryptocurrency News

South Africa’s Standard Bank shuts down 1,942 ATMs as cash withdrawals decline
Standard Bank has reduced its ATM network in South Africa by 1,942 between 2020 and mid-2025, a significant decrease from 5,390 to 3,448. This substantial reduction reflects banks’ adaptation
Implementing decision engines and machine learning models in production
Bringing machine learning into an operational decision engine means nothing more than accepting the realities of production systems as opposed to treating models as isolated research artefact
Bitcoin reclaims $120K mark as experts predict further price surge amid US govt shutdown
As the U.S. government slips deeper into shutdown, Bitcoin is pressing higher, riding a wave of investor unease and global uncertainty. Nigel Green, founder and CEO of the deVere Group, sees
BNB Surges to New Heights as Market Dynamics Shift
The cryptocurrency BNB, part of the Binance ecosystem, saw a significant rise on October 3, 2025. It surged by approximately 8% to surpass the $1,100 mark, ultimately reaching an intra-day pe
Crypto Market Surges as Bitcoin Briefly Breaks $121,000
On October 2nd, Bitcoin’s price momentarily surpassed $121,000, and Ethereum reached a three-week high by exceeding $4,500. Although prices have slightly retracted, Bitcoin and Ethereum are c
CME Group Prepares for 24/7 Crypto Futures and Options Trading
The world’s largest derivatives exchange, CME Group, has recently announced that it is preparing to launch 24/7 crypto futures and options trading. The plan is set to start in early 2026, aft
How to calculate your income tax as a Nigerian freelancer and remote worker
The days when freelance earnings could bypass the Nigerian tax system are over. By January 2026, remote workers, freelancers, online influencers, and even sex workers are expected to generate
India shuts down 25 illegal crypto exchanges over money laundering and financial terrorism breach
India’s financial watchdog, the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND), has issued non-compliance notices to 25 offshore cryptocurrency exchanges that failed to register and adhere to th
OpenAI becomes the world’s most valuable startup after $500 billion valuation
OpenAI’s recent secondary share sale, valuing the company at $500 billion, has cemented its position as the world’s most valuable startup. The sale, totalling $6.6 billion, involved current a
After over 1,000 users and 65 events from 7 countries, Clooza is ready for more
Since its MVP launch on June 19th, Clooza has quickly become one of Africa’s most promising event platforms. In just a few months, the platform has powered 65 events across 7 countries and we
Disney+ adds 2 live ESPN channels in South Africa, free for current subscribers
Disney+ has expanded its South African streaming service with the introduction of ESPN and ESPN2 channels. The new channels offer subscribers international sports leagues, documentaries, and
$157m in VAS and 14m app clients: Capitec’s tech engine powers H1 results
South African banking giant Capitec Bank Holdings Limited has reported a set of results that underline how technology continues to reshape its business model. For the six months ended August
Assetrix launches to bring trust and liquidity to real estate investment
In Nigeria, seven out of ten real estate projects stall mid-construction, resulting in unfinished buildings and billions of dollars in trapped capital. Many developments are abandoned when fu
‘Your pricing system is inhumane’ – AUATON counters inDrive’s freedom claims
Following claims made by taxi-hailing company, inDrive, that its bidding system for fares provides freedom for drivers, the Amalgamated Union of App-based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) has
BBVA Shakes Up Crypto Trading Scene with Seamless 24/7 Access in Europe
The Spanish bank, BBVA, has teamed up with Singapore-based SGX FX to facilitate direct cryptocurrency trading for retail customers, marking a European first. This integration, initially suppo
XRP Price at Risk: Analyst Cautions of Bull Trap, Trend Reversal
The XRP price is currently at a critical juncture, with analysts warning of a potential bull trap that could lead to a trend reversal. As the token hovers just under $3, investors and market
With 4.2m online voters pre-registrations, do Nigerian youths still trust INEC?
Youth participation has been very high at the ongoing Independence National Electoral Commission (INEC) online pre-registration for the Continuous Voters Registration (CVR) phase. With 4.2 mi
US Mission in Nigeria announces reduced online updates amid government shutdown
The US Mission in Nigeria has announced that it will reduce the frequency of updates on its official X account (formerly known as Twitter) due to the ongoing lapse in appropriations in Washin
XRP Surges Toward New Heights with Strategic Market Moves
XRP has shown a remarkable recovery, trading just below the $3 mark after recent pullbacks. Despite the persistent bearish divergence seen on the weekly chart since July, when the price was a