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Global: Próspera in Honduras Officially Recognizes Bitcoin as a Unit of Account in Special Zone
Less than two years after adopting Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender, Próspera, a special economic zone in Roatan, Honduras, has taken a significant ...
Global
Global: Visa and TECH5 Join Forces for Global Government Digital ID Advancement
Visa Inc., a prominent player in digital payments, and TECH5, a pioneer in biometrics and digital identity management, have entered into a strategic ...
Angola
Angola Central Bank Gears Up to Tackle Escalating Inflation
The Monetary Policy Committee (CPM) of the National Bank of Angola (BNA) is set to convene on January 19 to deliberate on strategies ...
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Nigeria: UBA Enters Prestigious ‘Big Caucus’ as Market Cap Surpasses N1 Trillion
The United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has achieved a significant milestone by joining the elite group on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), as ...
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Nigeria: Naira Strengthens in FX Market Amidst CBN’s Absence in Intervention
The Nigerian local currency has experienced a surge in the foreign exchange market at the beginning of this week, driven by the announcement ...
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Nigeria: Fidelity Bank’s Ambitious Move: Plans to Raise N32 Billion from Shareholders
Fidelity Bank Plc is set to embark on a strategic capital raise, targeting N32 billion from its shareholders as a key initiative to ...
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Global: SEC Progresses Towards Approving Bitcoin ETFs with 19b-4 Amendment Filings
As the week comes to a close, 11 applicants for spot Bitcoin ETFs have taken a significant step forward by submitting 19b-4 amendment ...
Africa
Africa’s Growth to Accelerate in 2024 Amid Global Slowdown-UN Report
Africa is set to experience a slight growth boost, with projections indicating an increase in the growth rate from 3.3% in 2023 to ...
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Nigeria Set to Introduce cNGN Stablecoin on February 27
A collaboration of Nigerian financial institutions, fintech companies, and blockchain experts known as the Africa Stablecoin Consortium has announced the upcoming launch of ...
Global
Global: European Central Bank Allocates €1.2 Billion for Digital Euro Development
In an unexpected move for early 2024, the European Central Bank (ECB) has announced its readiness to invest €1.2 billion in private-sector partners ...