The US just approved its first crypto-focused bank.Erebor Bank secured conditional approval from the OCC after a four-month review.Backed by Peter Thiel and Palmer Luckey, it aims to bridge digital assets with regulated banking.The US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has granted preliminary, conditional approval for Erebor Bank’s national charter, opening the door

TLDR Erebor has received preliminary approval from US regulators to operate as a national bank. Billionaire investor Peter Thiel and targets innovation-driven sectors back the company. Erebor aims to serve startups in cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and advanced technology. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency confirmed the issuance of a conditional banking charter. Erebor

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In the Nigerian consciousness, Port Harcourt is defined by two competing realities: the “Garden City”, a tagline that has defined the city for years as a lush and green city and today’s identity as the gritty and chaotic heart of Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. It is a city where global energy demands meet the

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has officially partnered with the World Green Design Organisation (WGDO) in a momentous collaboration at the World Green Design Conference, held at the China University of Science and Technology in Shanghai. The conference, themed “A New Path to Build Sustainable Engineering,” brought together engineers, innovators, and thought leaders from

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Stellar ($XLM) trades steadily at $0.3472 with a 24-hour volume of $384,035,023.98, demonstrating promising stability and continued adoption in cross-border payments. Cardano ($ADA) surges to $0.7244 with $1,809,023,975.31 in 24-hour trading, reflecting bullish sentiment and growing interest in its smart contract ecosystem. Amid the steady performance of these established projects, MoonBull ($MOBU) is stealing the

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FG Moves to Deepen Climate-Smart Policies, Partnerships Across Africa The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing climate-smart policies and partnerships that will position Africa as a global leader in sustainable development and green innovation. This came to the fore at the 2025 Africa Climate Forum (ACF) held in Abuja, where key government officials

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