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BIS, Four Central Banks Launching Joint CBDCs
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) is collaborating with apex banks in Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and South Africa to trial central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) for cross-border payments and remittances, according to a Coindesk report on September 2, 2021. дальше »
2021-9-3 23:00 | |
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Agile Digital Disruption Strategies Discussed at Finnovex Southern Africa
Microsoft, Smartstream, Oracle, Backbase, Network International, Zentity, Freshworks, and Sybrin joined the foremost virtual edition of the second Annual FinnovexSouthern Africa Summit to foster the development of strategies for steering the digital disruption era of the Banking and FSI Industry of the region with sturdy agility. дальше »
2021-8-6 15:06 | |
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Ghana's vice president declares Africa should embrace digital currencies
Digital currencies are primed to reinvent trade between African countries.
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First CBDC Coming To Africa As Ghana Plans to Launch Pilot in September
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) will launch its central bank digital currency project’s pilot in September, according to the Bank’s First deputy governor, Maxwell Opuku-Afari. Modern Ghana, a local news outlet, reported that the deputy governor said the project is currently in its last phase of development, and implementation is expected to start in two […] дальше »
2021-7-13 18:02 | |
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Parliament of West Africa Economic Block Cautions Against Use of Cryptocurrencies
The parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has joined the list of African organizations that have cautioned against the use of cryptocurrencies. In its warning to West Africa crypto users, the legislative body insists these digital assets are too volatile and as such “their use on the African continent is not […] дальше »
2021-7-11 09:30 | |
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Using Decentralized Digital IDs and Blockchain to Help Millions in Africa Get Identified
With over 1. 3 billion inhabitants, Africa accounts for over 16% of the world’s population. However, the continent still falls short when it comes to providing its residents with legitimate or government-issued identification documents. дальше »
2021-7-9 12:30 | |
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New IOTA partnership eases out business woes in East Africa
The IOTA Foundation, the non-profit foundation driving open-source distributed ledger technology for a new digital economy, today announced the initial success of its ongoing collaboration with Trademark East Africa (TMEA). дальше »
2021-7-6 17:00 | |
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Flashcoin Listing on Mandala Exchange
Mandala.Exchange, a leading digital asset trading platform, now has listing Flash in the queue. Flash will be exchanged through its trading pairs the first being USDT and followed by BTC. This move will facilitate users from many countries, including many on Continental Africa, Indonesia, Thailand, UAE, and more, to access buying and selling of Flashcoin […] дальше »
2021-7-2 13:10 | |
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T.E Markets Ltd Launches Its Cryptocurrency and Africa’s First Consolidated Exchange Platform
T. E Markets Limited, a Holding Company, has launched its cryptocurrency known as XTEMCoin. The digital assets’ pre-sale started Monday, June 28, on their website. The Seychelles registered company has projects running in the U. дальше »
2021-6-30 17:35 | |
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Ethiopians Come Together to Get the Govt. of Africa’s Second-Most Populous Nation to Adopt Bitcoin
While central banks around the world are working on the digital version of their fiat currencies, El Salvador went ahead and declared Bitcoin legal tender. El Salvador has made the first move, and people in other countries now want their government to go the same route. дальше »
2021-6-17 19:22 | |
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Africa Blockchain Week 2021 to Showcase Continent’s Digital Transformation
Africa Blockchain Week (ABCW) 2021 takes place virtually from June 28 to July 1. The core event is the ABCW Virtual Summit which will broadcast high-level content during the days of June 28, 29, and 30. дальше »
2021-6-10 22:29 | |
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Uganda Museum Collaborates With Software Development Firm to Create NFTs for Display on Binance Marketplace
One of Africa’s oldest museums, the Uganda National Museum (UNM), is set to create digital representations of the unique artifacts that are on display at this facility. Working in concert with software development firm Murcom, Uganda’s biggest museum is expected to display and auction the digitally represented items on Binance’s non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace. Uganda […] дальше »
2021-6-9 15:00 | |
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Members of East Africa Community Explore Potential Use of CBDC for Alternative Regional Payment System
Six East African states are reportedly set to explore the possibility of using central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as an alternative to their shared payment system. The six countries, which are all members of the East Africa Community (EAC) trading bloc, are hoping this alternative will create a pathway that leads to the attainment of […] дальше »
2021-6-9 06:30 | |
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Will Nigeria Lead The Digital Currency Movement In Africa?
Nigeria’s apex regulatory bank, The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), earlier this week hinted at its plans to create a digital Naira. Godwin Emefiele, the nation’s CBN Governor, made this disclosure at a Monetary Policy meeting held in Abuja, the country’s capital. дальше »
2021-5-30 21:43 | |
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South Africa: Reserve Bank Announces Research to Study CBDC Feasibility
It seems like the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) now understands the importance of digital currencies alongside traditional fiat currency. Recently, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has announced the start of a feasibility study for a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »
2021-5-28 13:00 | |
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South Africa Reserve Bank Commences Retail CBDC Feasibility Study
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) says it has commenced a feasibility study for a general-purpose retail central bank digital currency (CBDC). The study, which the SARB expects to conclude in 2022, will focus on the issuance of a domestic CBDC that can be used by consumers in South Africa for general retail purposes. Study […] дальше »
2021-5-27 08:30 | |
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South Africa Now Considering Both Retail and Wholesale CBDC
The SARB notes that the CBDC may serve as electronic digital tender, complementary to cash, for general purpose retail use. The post South Africa Now Considering Both Retail and Wholesale CBDC appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-26 16:30 | |
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This country takes the first steps toward CBDC
South Africa has taken its initial steps towards a central bank digital currency [CBDC]. South African Reserve Bank has begun to explore the feasibility of a fiat digital currency owing to the latest The post This country takes the first steps toward CBDC appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-5-26 23:30 | |
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South African Tax Collector Targeting Crypto Investors in Its Bid to Raise Extra Revenues
Latest reports from South Africa suggest that the country’s tax agency will now be targeting cryptocurrency investors as it attempts to increase the total value of revenues collected. Alongside high net worth individuals and offshore investors, digital currency holders now constitute an area that is “likely to yield much of the extra tax” for the […] дальше »
2021-5-10 10:00 | |
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Cardano (ADA) launches another project in Africa, this time in Tanzania
Cardano (ADA) has taken more steps to solidify its interest in the African market. The network recently announced another partnership in Tanzania to facilitate financial empowerment, digital identity, and internet connectivity to rural communities in the country. дальше »
2021-5-1 15:12 | |
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Cardano Africa Special reveals second major partnership, this time with Tanzania
The East African country of Tanzania will partner with Cardano’s parent company IOG to facilitate mobile internet connectivity, digital identity, and financial empowerment to rural communities in the country. дальше »
2021-4-30 23:30 | |
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African Digital Media Company Set to Hold NFT Auction Featuring Artwork by Kenyan Filmmaker Rich Allela
A Kenya-based digital media company, Picha Images, is reportedly set to hold one of the first non-fungible token (NFT) auctions in Africa. The auction event, which is set to be held between April 26 through May 3, 2021, will initially feature the works of Rich Allela, the award-winning photographer and filmmaker from Kenya. Perpetual Royalties […] дальше »
2021-4-25 09:30 | |
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Wallex Bank: Launching The Next Level Asset and Digital Asset Ecosystem
Wallex Trust & Custody, a fintech company based in the USA and Europe that offers trust and custody services among its clients across borders notably in Europe, Asia, and Africa, has announced it has received a banking Crypto and Insurance license issued by the Comoros International Banking Authority (CIBA). This official recognition as a bank […] дальше »
2021-4-22 16:00 | |
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South African Crypto Exchange Luno Expanding Globally After Acquisition by Digital Currency Group
Digital Currency Group has acquired South African cryptocurrency exchange Luno, which has more than five million customers in over 40 countries. The acquisition will help Luno expand globally, including across its existing markets in Africa, Europe, and Asia. дальше »
2020-9-10 18:30 | |
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More than Speculation, Bitcoin’s Real-World Usage Booms in Africa
Outsiders claim the sole purpose of bitcoin is speculation. Still, the data presents a much different picture in which these people who have declared the digital currency dead hundreds of times conveniently ignore. дальше »
2020-9-10 20:48 | |
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Nigerian Crypto Startup Yellow Card Raises $1.5 Million For Expansion in Africa
Yellow Card has raised $1. 5 million in a seed round. The Nigerian crypto startup said it will use the money to expand its operations in Africa while making it easier for people on the continent to buy and sell digital assets. дальше »
2020-8-31 01:00 | |
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Patricia Technologies: Appraising Africa’s Leading Digital Products Trading Platform
Coinspeaker Patricia Technologies: Appraising Africa’s Leading Digital Products Trading PlatformPatricia Technologies is one of Nigeria’s foremost digital asset trading platforms. With a luxury debit card offering among other options, the company creates unique trading experiences for its many customers. дальше »
2020-8-7 14:10 | |
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A New Cryptocurrency Offers A Solution to Africa’s Financial Trouble
Co-founded by Bright Enabulele, the Oduwa Coin is a revolutionary digital payment ecosystem and the fintech solution to Africa’s financial trouble. Africa is one of the regions with the most complicated payment systems. дальше »
2020-7-16 19:38 | |
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The Digital Solution for Africa’s Payment System Issues
Coinspeaker The Digital Solution for Africa’s Payment System IssuesCreate wealth opportunity on a long-term goal, to cater to the underserved and unbanked communities, using blockchain technology as a service to the world. дальше »
2020-7-15 18:56 | |
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Bitcoin Is Shaping Africa’s Affairs According to a New Amazon Prime Documentary
On Friday, May 22, a new Tamarin Gerriety-shot documentary, Banking on Africa: The Bitcoin Revolution, will launch on Amazon Prime. The film depicts the full extent of crypto adoption in Africa and how digital currencies, specifically Bitcoin, are shaping lives in the region. дальше »
2020-5-21 01:00 | |
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Blockchain Bites: China’s Miners, Africa’s Venmo and Cuba’s New Exchange
Binance launches the Venmo of Africa, Cuba gets a new exchange and Starbucks will trial the "digital yuan." дальше »
2020-4-24 20:15 | |
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Is International Pressures Forcing South African Banks to Close Crypto Exchange Accounts?
The big-four bank, Nedbank, may become the latest financial institution in South Africa to close cryptocurrency bank accounts, reports the local media channel. The bank will be following in the footsteps of the First National Bank (FNB) that closed the digital currency-related bank accounts back in November, last year citing lack of regulations as the […] дальше »
2020-1-26 00:55 | |
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ZeU partners with Kamari to build crypto gaming platform for Africa
ZeU Crypto Networks Inc. , a Canada-based blockchain development company, has announced a newly-established partnership with the African focused digital currency Kamari Coin (KAM) to build a blockchain-powered online lottery and gaming platform for the African market. дальше »
2019-12-26 21:14 | |
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Bitcoin interest spikes in Africa as region sees rising inflation
Be it South African Reserve Bank's [SARB] calls for solutions providers for the creation of a digital currency that would allow consumers to transact without a bank account or Bitcoin's interest spikiThe post Bitcoin interest spikes in Africa as region sees rising inflation appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-12-27 20:30 | |
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Peter Schiff Will Regret Being Wrong About Bitcoin: Pompliano In CNBC Debate
Gold bug Peter Schiff will be “kicking himself forever” if he turns out to be even 1% wrong about Bitcoin. That was the conclusion from Anthony ‘Pomp’ Pompliano, co-founder of Morgan Creek Digital and a serial Bitcoin proponent, during the cryptocurrency world’s latest public showdown on July 31. дальше »
2019-8-1 11:04 | |
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Kenya Should Pursue Cryptocurrency Adoption, Says National Blockchain Task Force
A crypto and blockchain think tank in Kenya is advising authorities to focus on ensuring cryptocurrency adoption in the country, reports CGTN Africa, July 25, 2019. Meanwhile, there hasn’t been much progress regarding the issuance of standardized regulations for digital assets in Kenya but the central bank says the Facebook Libra project poses a systemicRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-7-26 01:00 | |
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Twitter Analysis: Africa Loves Bitcoin, But XRP Has Friends Everywhere
According to recent analytics performed by The TIE, Africa’s Twitter sphere is feeling very bullish about Bitcoin. The continent is home to several businesses finding ways to use digital assets, so it’s no surprise that many would be optimistic about the virtual currency. дальше »
2019-7-10 21:38 | |
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All-White South African Protest Community Launches Cryptocurrency
By CCN: The town of Orania, South Africa, claims it’s not racist, but it’s only ever allowed white people to live within its walls. Wholly owned by a single community corporation, the city was established after Apartheid ended and has always had its own currency. дальше »
2019-6-8 11:30 | |
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This AI tool is translating 2,000 African languages in a bid to boost local economies
A digital platform called OBTranslate that aims to translate more than 2,000 African languages to enable rural dwellers to gain easy access to global markets has been launched. According to its creator, 63 per cent of the population in Sub-Saharan Africa do not have access to global markets because of language barriers. дальше »
2019-6-1 11:00 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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Banking the Unbanked: FinTech Is Improving Life for Billions of People
At a recent Ripple Regional customer event for Middle East and North Africa (MENA), two separate speakers highlighted the ability of fintech innovation to deliver social impact for historically underserved populations. дальше »
2019-6-20 09:51 | |
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Blockchain Association of Africa Plans Blockchain Innovation Centres in New Alliance
South Africa-based Blockchain Association of Africa, in a press release on May 15, 2019, announced its strategic partnership with Afriplan DIgital, Tanzania and Blockchain Worx, Singapore. The plan will encompass better education for the African blockchain community through Blockchain Innovation Centres. дальше »
2019-5-17 21:00 | |
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iCE3X Crypto Exchange In South Africa Adds Support For Ripple (XRP) With ZAR Trading Pair
South Africa’s iCE3X Crypto Exchange Adds Support For XRP The iCE3X digital trading platform has announced support for Ripple’s XRP token. This means that users can now trade XRP against Bitcoin as well as the local fiat currency, the South African Rand (ZAR). дальше »
2019-5-3 22:40 | |
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