Nigeria is sending mixed signals to the global cryptocurrency industry. On paper, the country has made one of the boldest policy shifts in Africa—recognising digital assets (including cryptocurrencies) in law, establishing a licencing framework, and introducing taxation for crypto businesses. Yet, nearly two years after the sector was legally unblocked, most major crypto companies remain

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The revolt began, as many modern ones do, on social media.  In October, AltSchool Africa—the Nigerian edtech startup that trains Africans with in-demand tech skills—found itself on trial in the court of X. Current and former students complained of poor grading, missing lectures, and glitchy logins. Some called it a scam, others a disappointment.  Together

Western Union, the NYSE-listed remittance company that operates in more than 200 countries, is launching US Dollar Payment Token (USDPT), a dollar-backed stablecoin set to debut on the Solana blockchain, in 2026.  CEO Devin McGranahan announced the move on Tuesday during a panel discussion at the Money20/20 fintech conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, declaring