Crypto trading platform BingX is making a fresh play for mainstream visibility after naming Argentine football star Enzo Fernández as its new global ambassador ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The partnership signals a growing trend of crypto companies turning to football to reconnect with younger audiences and rebuild consumer trust as digital asset
Ethereum Layer 2 network Base is pushing deeper into the race for blockchain scalability with the rollout of its first independent network upgrade, “Azul,” a move that could reduce withdrawal times to as little as one day while significantly improving transaction throughput. The upgrade, which is already live on testnet and scheduled for mainnet activation,
Gold has historically carried more than financial value. For thousands of years, gold functioned not only as a financial instrument but also as a symbol of political power, national wealth, and stability during periods of economic uncertainty. But while gold’s status has endured, owning it directly remains complicated, still dependent on a complex chain of
As Africa Week takes place across the continent, it offers a timely moment to reflect not only on the continent’s culture and history, but on its increasingly important role in shaping the future of global innovation. For Binance, Africa has always held a special place in our journey as a community already shaping the next
Nigeria emerged as the 6th-largest hub globally by Solana developer share, while successfully funnelling over $162,000 in direct capital into the local economy during the first quarter of 2026. These landmark figures are featured in the Q1 Impact Report released today by SuperteamNG, the country’s most active Web3 ecosystem. The report reveals that Nigerian builders
Hashed Emergent, the venture capital firm accelerating Web3 adoption in Africa and other emerging markets has announced the release of the second edition of the “Nigeria Web3 Landscape Report 2025.” The landmark report reveals a maturing ecosystem that has successfully transitioned from early-stage foundations to a phase of consolidation, marked by a significant investment rebound
NectarFi has raised 170,000 dollars in pre seed funding as it moves to fix one of crypto’s biggest user challenges fragmentation. Alongside the raise, the company has launched its unified financial platform, designed to bring payments, spending, and investment into a single seamless experience. For years, crypto users have operated across multiple platforms just to
Nigeria’s crypto ecosystem is quietly entering a new phase where simplicity, speed, and consolidation are becoming the defining forces. The recent acquisition of Bread Africa by SirMapy and Co. decentralised autonomous organisation SMC DAO signals a deeper shift: crypto products are no longer just being built, they are being assembled into larger financial ecosystems. At
Nigeria’s crypto landscape is entering a new phase and Quidax may be one of the clearest signals yet. The Lagos based crypto platform has reduced staff across key teams including sales, design, and operations, in what insiders describe as more than just a performance based decision. Beneath the layoffs lies a deeper strategic pivot, one
A new generation of financial platforms is quietly trying to replace the global banking system with stablecoin-powered infrastructure, and investors are betting big on the idea. One of the latest examples is Kast, a global financial platform built on stablecoin rails, which has raised $80 million in Series A funding to accelerate its ambition of