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Nigeria targets cryptocurrency in bid to end naira freefall
Nigeria targets cryptocurrency in bid to end naira freefall
Economy
by  AFP

The world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange Binance is halting operations in Nigeria's naira currency as the government puts cryptobusinesses under increasing scrutiny. The decision came after authorities in Africa’s biggest economy imposed restrictions on cryptocurrency exchanges as part of attempts to halt the sliding value of the local currency.

Asian markets join rally after Wall St, European records
Asian markets join rally after Wall St, European records
Economy
by  AFP

Asian markets on Friday tracked a record-breaking day in New York and Europe as traders grew increasingly optimistic for a series of US interest rate cuts this year, with attention now on crucial jobs data due later in the day. Focus is now on the US non-farm payrolls figures due later in the day, which analysts said will have a big bearing on markets.