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Crypto Exchange Luno Hires CFO of Digital Banking Giant Monzo
Alwyn Jones is the latest in a group of digital banking executives to join crypto firms.
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Bitcoin Is Trading at a 46% Premium on Luno Nigeria After Central Bank Ban
The premium rose after the Central Bank of Nigeria reminded banks they could not provide crypto exchanges with financial services.
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Nigerian Crypto Users Fight Back Against Central Bank Decision
Nigerian Crypto Users Fight Back Against Central Bank Decision
In response to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to ban crypto accounts, Nigerian crypto users are fighting back. Luno CEO Marcus Swanepoel weighs in.
Nigerian Crypto Users Fight Back Against Central Bank Decision

Elon Musk Knocks Exchanges That Don't Support Private Keys
Elon Musk Knocks Exchanges That Don’t Support Private Keys
In reaction to Musk’s criticism of FreeWallet, Luno CEO and co-founder Marcus Swanepoel discusses the importance of holding your own private keys, and good key management.
Elon Musk Knocks Exchanges That Don't Support Private Keys

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Bitcoin Exchanges Flood London's Metro With Adverts
Two cryptocurrency exchanges chose to kick off advertising campaigns on London's Underground transport system Monday.
Coinfloor advertisement, Kings Cross, London

Marcus Swanepoel, founder and CEO of Luno
Luno Exchange Launches Interest-Earning Bitcoin Wallet
Users of Luno's new bitcoin "savings wallet" can earn up to 4% interest per year, the exchange said.
Marcus Swanepoel, founder and CEO of Luno

DCG founder and CEO Barry Silbert (CoinDesk archives)
DCG Enters Retail Crypto Market With Acquisition of Luno Wallet
Blockchain-focused investment firm Digital Currency Group has acquired Luno, a retail-focused cryptocurrency exchange with over five million customers.
DCG founder and CEO Barry Silbert (CoinDesk archives)

An image from “Banking on Africa: The Bitcoin Revolution.” (Credit: Tamarin Gerriety)
This Bitcoin Documentary From Africa Is Streaming on Amazon Prime
A new documentary – “Banking on Africa: The Bitcoin Revolution” – explores the role of cryptocurrencies in African economies.
An image from “Banking on Africa: The Bitcoin Revolution.” (Credit: Tamarin Gerriety)

Funding
$9 Million: Bitcoin Startup Luno Completes Series B Funding
Bitcoin wallet startup Luno has raised $9 million in new funding as part of a Series B round announced today.
Funding

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BitX Rebrands as Luno, Reveals Bitcoin Sandbox Project
Bitcoin startup BitX is changing its name to Luno, as it switched focus to the European market.
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