The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing the laws against market manipulation and protecting investors.
Crypto’s big bet fails as US senate sinks Clarity Act
The US Senate voted 50-49 against advancing the Clarity Act, a key cryptocurrency legislation. Four Republican senators joined Democrats in voting against the bill, which was backed by President Trump.
Alami Capital’s LaunchPad targets funding gap for African women-led startups
Alami Capital unveiled The LaunchPad at GITEX Nigeria to support women-owned startups. The initiative aims to tackle the undercapitalisation of female-led startups in Africa.
Nigerian crypto startup Busha lists cNGN, a consortium-led Naira stablecoin, plans rollout in phases
Busha secured a provisional licence from the SEC in August 2024 and listed the compliant NGN (cNGN) on its platform. cNGN is Nigeria's first private consortium-backed stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the Naira.
