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The Bulk of Crypto Trading Volumes in Africa Are Generated by Institutional Traders

Farzam Ehsani, the founder and CEO of the South African crypto exchange Valr, has stated that institutional traders account for the bulk of the African continent’s crypto trading volumes. To support this point, Ehsani referred to Valr’s largest volumes which he said “are executed via our API by institutional traders deploying a host of programmatic trading strategies.” African Regulators…
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Venezuelan Attorney General Alleges Exxonmobil Financed Opposition to Essequibo's Ballot With Cryptocurrency

Tarek William Saab, the Venezuelan attorney general, stated that Exxonmobil, a U.S.-based oil and gas company, used intermediaries and cryptocurrency to finance actions against the ballot where Venezuelans were consulted about their position on the ongoing Essequibo claim. Fourteen arrest warrants were issued for individuals who allegedly conspired against the country. Exxonmobil Used…
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Nigerian Crypto Firm Bitmama to Pay $1 Million for Startup That Raised $3 Million in February

The Nigerian crypto platform Bitmama is reportedly set to acquire the African remittances startup Payday for $1 million. Reports of Payday’s acquisition come almost a year after the startup raised $3 million in a funding round. Bitmama’s Pivot From Crypto The Nigerian crypto platform Bitmama is set to acquire the cross-border payment startup Payday for a reported sum of $1 million. The…
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This Week’s Biggest Gainers and Losers: BONK, ORDI, BTT Lead Triple-Digit Growth in Booming Crypto Market

In the last week, bitcoin’s value surged by over 14% while ethereum also experienced a notable 13% increase against the U.S. dollar. Alongside these top contenders, a considerable number of other cryptocurrencies have also enjoyed substantial gains throughout the seven-day span. Top Coins Thrive as Market Value Hits $1.7 Trillion Currently, the crypto market, featuring over 11,000…
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