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World Cup 2026 drives $20B in crypto prediction bets
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4 August, 2026

World Cup 2026 drives $20B in crypto prediction bets

The 2026 FIFA World Cup sparked $20B in prediction markets and $24M in NFTs, underscoring crypto's growing role in global...
Nigeria boosts digital ID rules as Namibia sets e-ID launch
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4 August, 2026

Nigeria boosts digital ID rules as Namibia sets e-ID launch

Nigeria improves security with a new digital ID framework, while Namibia plans to launch its innovative e-ID in September, modernizing...
Tether compares apples to oranges to claim Q2 ‘profit’
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3 August, 2026

Tether compares apples to oranges to claim Q2 ‘profit’

Tether's quarterly financial update faces criticism for changing key profit metrics, prompting renewed questions about transparency and performance.
Nigeria’s blockchain ambition loses ground to crypto
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3 August, 2026

Nigeria’s blockchain ambition loses ground to crypto

Nigeria's stalled National Blockchain Policy risks slowing innovation as the government prioritizes crypto regulation over broader blockchain adoption.
Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system
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31 July, 2026

Greece opens contract for $415M digital identity system

Greece launches a €415.6 million ($472.8 million) bid for a digital ID card system to enhance security, authentication, and compliance...
Coinbase posts third straight quarterly loss as retail traders give up
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31 July, 2026

Coinbase posts third straight quarterly loss as retail traders give up

Coinbase extends its losing streak with another quarterly loss as weaker trading activity and changing user behavior weigh on the...