Business

Nigeria’s Zone to launch blockchain remittances in 2025
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7 February, 2024

Nigeria’s Zone to launch blockchain remittances in 2025

Rebranded from Appzone and formerly a software firm, Zone now processes blockchain payments and facilitated over $360 million for Nigerian...
Abuja’s Bureau De Change operators shut down, blame P2P digital asset market
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6 February, 2024

Abuja’s Bureau De Change operators shut down, blame P2P digital asset market

Nigeria’s digital asset community has dismissed the unfounded claims, noting that Bureau De Change operators rely on physical foreign currencies...
Philippines says improved corruption index ranking a result of ‘digitalization efforts’
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6 February, 2024

Philippines says improved corruption index ranking a result of ‘digitalization efforts’

The Philippines scored 34 out of 100 in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, up from 33 in the 2022 report;...
China’s Tencent gaming revenues falter, firm preps pivoting to AI
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6 February, 2024

China’s Tencent gaming revenues falter, firm preps pivoting to AI

Tencent’s CEO Pony Ma remarked that the move toward AI stems from several headwinds the gaming unit faces, for one,...
Satoshi Trial (COPA v Wright): Opening day ends in early victory for Dr. Craig Wright
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6 February, 2024

Satoshi Trial (COPA v Wright): Opening day ends in early victory for Dr. Craig Wright

The COPA v Wright trial begins in earnest, with both sides giving their opening arguments to a packed London court...
Bank of Russia onboards more commercial banks for digital ruble pilot
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6 February, 2024

Bank of Russia onboards more commercial banks for digital ruble pilot

Russia’s CBDC pilot is expected to will gather a larger pool of merchants and participants following the onboarding of over...