Bitcoin and Ether options worth $2.4B set to expire today, max BTC pain at $61K

As a researcher with extensive experience in cryptocurrency markets and derivatives, I find the upcoming expiration of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) options contracts on May 3 particularly intriguing. With a combined notional value of $2.4 billion at stake, this event could potentially lead to increased market volatility. Approximately $2.4 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) … Read more

Crypto exchanges to meet Nigerian SEC chief for regulatory talks

As an analyst with a background in blockchain technology and regulatory compliance, I find the roundtable initiative between BICCoN, SEC Nigeria, and crypto stakeholders in Nigeria to be a positive step towards fostering a productive dialogue on cryptocurrency regulations. The Nigerian Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee (BICCoN) is organizing a meeting on May 6 between the … Read more

Community split on ENS petition against Unstoppable Domains patent

As a seasoned crypto investor with a deep understanding of the decentralized web and its underlying technologies, I strongly support Ethereum Name Service (ENS) in their challenge against Unstoppable Domains (UD) over the patent dispute. In early 2023, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) camp confronted contrasting perspectives within the crypto community upon announcing their legal … Read more

Nigerian fintechs crack down on crypto, users face account blocks

As a researcher with experience in the Nigerian fintech industry, I find the recent developments surrounding cryptocurrency regulations and the warning from Moniepoint, PalmPay, and Paga to their customers against engaging in crypto transactions to be a complex issue. As a crypto investor, I’ve received notices from some Nigerian fintech platforms advising me against integrating … Read more