Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Cryptocurrency

January 12, 2023

Police raid cryptocurrency lender Nexo’s headquarters in Bulgaria

Nexo is under investigation for computer fraud, organised crime, money laundering, tax offenses, and crimes involving the provision of banking services without the proper authorisation.

Nexo
November 11, 2022

Two crypto exchange companies that signed Nigerian villagers listed among 134 bankrupt FTX affiliates

Nigerians who substantially invested in FXT, especially those in rural areas, will lose their savings as a result of this occurrence.

cryptocurrency
October 6, 2022
August 30, 2022

Iran approves using crypto for imports to bust sanctions

The approval came weeks after Iran’s Trade Development Organisation endorsed its first official import order, buying cars worth $10 million using cryptocurrency.

cryptocurrency
August 15, 2022

Israel arrests three suspects over international money laundering with cryptos

The authority added that “the investigation focused on suspicion of large-scale fraud against the state treasury in France.”

Israel Tax Authority
August 9, 2022

China shuts down 105 websites, 989 social media accounts over crypto speculation

China has closed down at least 105 websites hyping cryptocurrency; 989 social media accounts allegedly misleading people to invest in cryptocurrency.

cryptocurrency
August 3, 2022

Crypto trader bags two years’ imprisonment over N18.4 million fraud

The judge ordered the convict to repay the nominal complainant N18.4 million within six months.

June 7, 2022

Forex trader jailed two years for stealing N20 million cryptocurrency

The defendant was given an option of a N2 million fine. His company was also fined N1 million, and he was asked to return the N20 million to his victim.

Court
May 16, 2022

Crypto: SEC introduces new regulations on digital assets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has released a new set of rules to guide digital assets traders and investors in Nigeria.

cryptocurrency
May 5, 2022

Binance invests $500 million in Twitter

Twitter stock soared to $50.17 per share in pre-trading on Thursday after the announcement.

Twitter/Binance