SEC Approves Spot Ether ETFs, Jim Rickards Predicts $27K Gold Price, and More — Week in Review

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved significant regulatory filings for spot ether ETFs. Economist Jim Rickards predicts that gold prices could surpass $27,000 based on rigorous analysis. Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis wallet now holds over 100 BTC after an accidental transfer added 0.10754671 BTC, bringing its total value to approximately $6.75 million. The … Read more

Nigeria’s SEC-Crypto License

In May 2022, Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission introduced a robust regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers, including digital asset exchanges. The framework required compliance with various laws and regulations to foster market integrity, safeguard investors, and deter financial crimes. The rules mandated digital asset exchanges to register, adhere to anti-money laundering (AML) practices, … Read more

Cryptocurrency Exchange Kucoin Suspends P2P Services for Nigerian Naira

Kucoin, a global cryptocurrency exchange platform, announced on May 15 that it has temporarily suspended its peer-to-peer (P2P) services for the Nigerian naira, as well as the Fast Buy service via naira cards. The crypto exchange stated that during this period, it will focus on ensuring compliance and creating a more robust and secure environment … Read more

Nigerian Currency Becomes Worst-Performing After Erasing All Early April Gains

The Nigerian currency, which has been depreciating against the U.S. dollar in the past few weeks, has completely erased its gains from early April, making it the worst-performing currency in the world. The decline of the naira is attributed to Nigeria’s ongoing foreign exchange shortages. One economist expects the pressure on the currency to peak … Read more