Binance vs Nigeria: A timeline of events as they unfold
From regulatory concerns to legal battles: Key events in the Binance-Nigeria saga and their impact on Africa's crypto landscape.
Sam Adeyemo
Worldcoin to resume operations as Kenyan police drop investigations
The company has turned its fortunes around despite recommendations of a total shutdown and legal actions against it in Kenya.
Nigeria’s SEC announces regulatory sandbox for crypto firms
The country’s capital market regulator wants to fast-track the onboarding of crypto providers pending the establishment of digital asset rules.
Exclusive: Davido received $30K to launch meme coin, influencer claims
Meme coin creator Sahil Arora said he is behind $DAVIDO, the new meme coin promoted by Afrobeat star Davido.
Mariblock restarts operations following a two-month hiatus
The company, which ran almost entirely out of the lead editor’s savings, defaulted on salaries and suspended operations temporarily while seeking funding.
Anti-graft agency gets court order to track Nigerians on Binance
The agency says it has evidence to believe that some Nigerians used Binance for illegal activities and manipulation of the foreign exchange market.
Binance ends naira support in Nigeria amidst regulatory pressure
Users can still trade crypto but need other services to deposit/withdraw naira