Wall Street giant Morgan Stanley has officially entered the direct retail cryptocurrency trading market by launching crypto trading services on its E*Trade platform. The move marks a significant expansion of the bank’s digital asset strategy and positions Morgan Stanley as a stronger competitor in the fast-growing retail crypto trading space. According to reports, the new…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a Chinese fugitive, Xu Qing, to the People’s Republic of China over his alleged involvement in a massive financial fraud scheme estimated at $245 million. According to police authorities, the operation was carried out by the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja following a formal request from…
The global cryptocurrency market has reached a major milestone after total market capitalization climbed to $2.8 trillion for the first time since January 2026. The latest surge signals renewed momentum across the digital asset industry, reinforcing growing optimism among both retail and institutional investors after weeks of steady market recovery. The rise in total market…
South Korea is strengthening its position as one of the world’s most influential cryptocurrency markets, with won-denominated trades now accounting for 30 percent of all global spot crypto trading volume in 2026. New data from crypto research firm Kaiko shows that South Korea now ranks second only to U.S. dollar markets in global cryptocurrency trading…
Coinbase is expanding beyond cryptocurrency trading with the launch of 24/7 gold and silver perpetual futures for eligible users outside the United States. The move marks another major step in Coinbase’s strategy to bridge traditional financial markets with the always-active digital asset ecosystem. According to the company, the newly launched precious metals futures products are…
Ted Turner, the visionary media entrepreneur who transformed the global television industry by launching 24-hour news broadcasting, has died at the age of 87. A family spokesperson confirmed that Turner passed away on Wednesday at his home near Tallahassee. The media pioneer had publicly revealed in 2018 that he was living with Lewy body dementia,…
Nigerian billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has announced plans to enter the power sector with an ambitious 20,000-megawatt electricity project, signaling a major expansion of his business empire beyond refining, cement production, and fertiliser manufacturing. Dangote disclosed the development during an interview with Makhtar Diop, Managing Director of the International Finance Corporation, where he outlined his…
Motorists in Lagos will soon begin paying to park on designated streets as the Lagos State Government moves to introduce a regulated on-street parking system aimed at improving traffic flow and urban mobility. The Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) confirmed that the paid parking scheme is expected to begin before the end of 2026. The…
A former JPMorgan Chase banker, Chirayu Rana, has reportedly been referred for mental health treatment after prosecutors found no evidence to support his criminal allegations against a senior colleague. According to reports, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office opened an investigation last summer after Rana accused senior JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini of subjecting him to abuse,…
