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The Whale, The Sell-Off, and $2B: Inside November’s Crypto Liquidation

TL;DR,     A massive crypto liquidation wave wiped out $2 billion in just 24 hours, affecting over 391,000 traders and causing a single whale’s profit to shrink by nearly $10 million. While retail traders faced margin calls, early whales like Owen Gunden exited massive positions, creating selling pressure that pushed Bitcoin to six-month lows despite rising…

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Global Blockchain Show 2025 in Abu Dhabi Defines Decentralized Future

TL;DR,     With past events hosting 48% C-level executives, the Global Blockchain Show 2025 expects 5,000+ attendees in Abu Dhabi this December. This event is essential for African Web3 startups, providing direct access to global investors and decision-makers capable of green-lighting partnerships and funding immediately. Co-located with the Global Games Show, the event moves beyond vaporware…

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The $731 Million Underdog: How Obiex Conquered African Crypto Without a Single VC Check

TL’DR,     Nigerian crypto startup Obiex bootstrapped its way to $731.5 million in annual trading volume and 100,000+ traders without any venture capital, proving profitability beats funding rounds. Faced with a product failure and a nationwide crypto ban, the founders pivoted twice—ultimately succeeding by building a trading platform that solved user pain points like…

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PRESS RELEASE | Global Blockchain Show 2025 to Spotlight Web3 Innovation in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global Blockchain Show 2025 will take place at the prestigious Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi from December 10–11, 2025, bringing together the world’s top Web3 and blockchain specialists. Considered one of the leading conferences for decentralized innovation globally, the event will showcase creative ideas, stimulating conversations, and revolutionary solutions driving…

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How Nigerian Founders Built a Trustless Cross-Chain Bridge to Fix Crypto’s $600M Security Flaw

TL;DR,     Nigerian engineers raised $5.8M to build Hyperbridge, a cross-chain bridge that processed $92.4M in transactions using cryptographic finality proofs instead of vulnerable multisig systems. Hyperbridge replaces flawed multisig bridges with mathematical guarantees, eliminating the $600M hack risks that have plagued blockchain interoperability since 2021. The Lagos-built protocol now serves as Polkadot’s native…

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Western Union to Launch USDPT Stablecoin on Solana in 2026

Western Union’s USDPT to Launch on Solana, Accelerating Stablecoin Remittances Worldwide

TL;DR,     Stablecoin remittances represented 43% of Africa’s total crypto volume, prompting Western Union to launch its own dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDPT, on Solana to capture this growing market. Western Union will issue USDPT via Anchorage Digital Bank and launch a Digital Asset Network on Solana, merging institutional compliance with wallet-to-cash off-ramps. Expect fewer correspondent…

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Blockchain.com launches tokenized stocks for its 3 million Nigerian users.

TL;DR,     Blockchain.com’s Nigeria-first rollout offers 100+ U.S. equities/ETFs as tokenized stocks via a DeFi wallet, with NGN funding and $10 minimum buys. This new feature breaks down investment barriers by offering fractional ownership, 24/7 trading, and the ability for Nigerians to fund their wallets directly with Naira. Competition is heating up (Luno, VALR)…

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PRESS RELEASE | Block your dates for The Global Blockchain Show 2025 hosted by VAP Group in Abu Dhabi

Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with  Times of Blockchain is set to host an exclusive event on 10-11th December, 2025 in Space42 Arena,Abu Dhabi, that will bring together 5,000+ attendees, 200+ global expert speakers, 300+ leading investors, and 150+ media representatives on one dynamic platform to shape the…

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Antugrow Is Putting Farm Credit On-Chain, and 500 Global Accelerator Took Notice

TL;DR,     Antugrow secured a spot in 500 Global’s accelerator, a major step to refine its strategy, attract investors, and expand its innovative agricultural finance model beyond East Africa. The company standardizes co-op records, issues anonymized NEAR-based IDs, and matches farmers to DeFi liquidity via Base and UTU—cutting risk, fees, and time-to-credit. With Base…

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Blockchain in Africa: A Shift in Monetary Systems Amid Established Constraints

TL;DR, Africa hit $25B in on-chain transactions in March as blockchain in africa accelerates low-fee, transparent remittances and access despite infrastructure gaps.  Stablecoins like RLUSD, CBDCs such as eNaira, and a $15M Lisk fund are delivering faster settlements, inflation protection, and real inclusion across key markets. Regulators are adding licensing and taxes while AI tools…

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