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How Nigeria’s Twitter Ban Could Hinder Bitcoin’s Adoption Rate In Africa

The Government of Nigeria on June 5th announced a ban on the social media platform, Twitter, restricting it from operating in Nigeria through the office of the Minister for Information and Culture. This action reportedly comes after Twitter deleted tweets by the President threatening a repeat of the Nigeria-Biafra 1967 Civil War. The ban has […] дальше »

2021-6-7 18:07


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South African Companies Convert Cash Holdings Into BTC— Crypto Asset Is Hedge Against Devaluation

New reports emerging from South Africa suggest privately held firms are converting a portion of their cash holdings into bitcoin as they seek to hedge against currency devaluation. According to one report, an open-source software specialist firm, LSD Open, could well be the first South African company to make the bold step after it reportedly […] дальше »

2021-3-30 03:00


Billionaire’s grandson Bill Pulte wants to give Bitcoin to people in Africa

Bill Pulte, the heir to the Detroit real estate giant PulteGroup, has set his sights on sending Bitcoin to those in need living in Africa. Pulte, who gained popularity by giving out hundreds of thousands of dollars to strangers on Twitter, is big on Bitcoin and believes it could be used to fight poverty in […] The post Billionaire’s grandson Bill Pulte wants to give Bitcoin to people in Africa appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

2019-12-20 20:00


Africa’s mobile-based healthcare initiatives need regulatory and community support – not just funding

As a community health worker tasked with tracking infant vaccinations in Kenya, Collince Oluoch was overwhelmed by the burdens of the job. He encountered mothers with no record of their children’s vaccinations, caregivers who could not remember clinic visits and colleagues who fudged figures. дальше »

2019-5-5 19:08


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High Cost Slows Down Bitcoin ATM Growth in Africa

There are more than 4,000 bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) in the world, but only just about 10 (or 0.2 percent) of these are in Africa. In a continent widely touted as the next big growth region for cryptocurrency, could it be that the story of Africa’s growth isn’t as real as many “Africa rising” […] The post High Cost Slows Down Bitcoin ATM Growth in Africa appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »

2019-2-15 14:27


Africa Could be the next Catalyst for Crypto Bubble

The rate at which cryptocurrency exchanges and blockchain firms are pushing their offices and projects to Africa could be noticed. Many crypto enthusiasts could ask why the shift in attention to Africa when there are other countries in Europe and Asia that has a denser level of investors? The reasons could not be far-fetched since: […] The post Africa Could be the next Catalyst for Crypto Bubble appeared first on ZyCrypto. дальше »

2019-1-7 12:46


South Africa to Update, Review Old National Payment System, Cryptos Can Be Positively Affected

The financial authorities of South Africa are now looking for comments on a proposed policy that could enact changes that would offer more regulatory certainty in the country. This happened soon after the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and the National Treasury decided to overhaul the current system that is being used in the country, […] дальше »

2018-12-7 17:41


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Stackr: The Dawn of a Digital Asset Savings Solution - [BTC Media Sponsor]

Financial savings have long been the foundation of wealth and asset building. However, we are now in a time when the growing obsolescence of financial institutions has forced certain technologies out of date, created high fees, revealed structural inefficiencies and, ultimately, meant that some standard investment solutions now fail to place consumer needs first. дальше »

2018-10-6 16:37


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Akon Launches Akoin to Be ‘Savior of Africa’

US singer-songwriter Akon has become the latest celebrity to launch a cryptocurrency — as he proclaims his belief the underlying technology “could be the savior of Africa. ” Akoin ‘Will Be Center Of Transactional Life’ Originally reported by Page Six, Akon — who is originally from Senegal — revealed at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity that he wants to use Akoin as part of a giant 2000-acre development called Akon Crypto City. дальше »

2018-6-21 07:00