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Bitcoin Miner Marathon In Talks With Kenya to Help With Its Green Energy Ambitions
Kenya's President William Ruto also wants to build a regulatory framework for crypto, with Marathon's help. дальше »
2024-5-14 17:55
Nigeria Invited, Then Detained Binance’s Compliance Head and Africa Manager for Two Weeks: Reports
Two senior executives of Binance, Tigran Gambaryan and Nadeem Anjarwalla, have been held against their will for the past two weeks by Nigerian authorities. дальше »
2024-3-12 09:41
Kenyan lawmakers ask local Blockchain Association to come up with crypto bill
Kenya might become the first country in the world where the industry’s representatives would develop the regulatory framework for crypto. дальше »
2023-11-7 11:56
Small Islands, big problems: Can Bitcoin fix this? Cointelegraph Cape Verde video
A small island nation in the Atlantic Ocean grapples with a cash economy influenced by tourism, remittances and limited resources. Can Bitcoin help? дальше »
2023-10-31 19:02
Samara Asset Donates $10,000 To Support Bitcoin Education For Women in Africa
Samara Asset gifts $10,000 in BTC to Bitcoin DADA, championing Bitcoin education for African women. дальше »
2023-9-8 23:20
Nigerian central bank adds NFC upgrade to eNaira for contactless payments
The central bank reportedly emphasized that the addition of NFC technology will play a crucial role in boosting the adoption rates for the CBDC. дальше »
2023-7-24 11:02
As Zimbabwe’s Fiat Currency Crashes Again, Bitcoin Adoption Is Poised To Last
Recent efforts from Zimbabwe’s reserve bank to bolster its local currency signal the return of rampant inflation and the need for Bitcoin. дальше »
2023-7-12 15:00
Nigeria regulator halts Binance operations: Report
According to Nigeria’s securities regulator, Binance is neither registered nor regulated in the country, making its operations illegal. дальше »
2023-6-12 18:52
Crypto Innovation and Regulation Should Be Partners, Not Adversaries
Developers are flourishing elsewhere amid strident relationships with U.S. regulators. дальше »
2023-5-4 18:35
Zambia to Wrap Crypto Regulation Tests by June: Report
The country is also exploring issuing a central bank digital currency. дальше »
2023-4-13 11:47
Binance Announces Support For New African Currencies Without Third Parties
Users from Liberia, Sierra Leone and more can now directly utilize their local currencies to buy and sell bitcoin through Binance P2P. дальше »
2023-3-2 22:30
Why Nigerians Aren't Turning to the eNaira Despite Crippling Cash Shortages
A lack of infrastructure, merchants and interest may all be contributing factors to Nigeria’s low eNaira pickup – despite its recent cash issues. дальше »
2023-2-25 13:14
Bitcoin Lightning Network growth is organic, coming from real-world adoption
Bitcoin Lightning Network adoption receives a boost with the launch of U.S. dollar payments and the decentralized social media platform Nostr. дальше »
2023-2-23 20:32
Nigerian innovator launches first active Bitcoin Lightning node in the country
A new Bitcoin lightning node in Nigeria could inspire individuals to take “control of their financial future,” node runner Megasley told Cointelegraph. дальше »
2023-1-12 18:00
Making the case that Bitcoin is not freedom: Pacific Bitcoin Panel
Is Bitcoin really bringing freedom to the world? Experts discussed the complexities of using Bitcoin as a tool for emancipation at a panel at Pacific Bitcoin. дальше »
2022-12-28 16:45
Sango Coin listing postponed by Central African Republic
As the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in Africa, the Central African Republic appears to be struggling with its investor-oriented token, Sango Coin. дальше »
2022-12-20 16:03
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is Enabling Instant Fiat Transfers Between Europe and Africa
People in Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana can now receive instant, low-cost remittances in local currency from the EU and the UK through Bitcoin’s Lightning. дальше »
2022-12-15 15:06
Strike partners with Bitnob to improve remittance payments into Africa
Strike has partnered with Bitnob to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa. The service will be available to users in Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya, but Strike will expand to other African countries soon. дальше »
2022-12-7 15:54
African Bitcoin Mining Firm Gridless Raises $2 Million In Funding Round Led By Stillmark, Block Inc.
The mining company focuses on rural communities in East Africa and intends to increase electricity and energy access for the region. дальше »
2022-12-7 10:45
AAX clients storm exchange's office in Lagos following operational halt
A group of angry users attacked crypto exchange employees after withdrawals were halted, according to local media.
дальше »2022-12-5 21:23
Bringing Clean Water To Communities That Need It With Bitcoin
The humanitarian work being done by Agua x Vida is another example of the power of permissionless money. дальше »
2022-10-18 05:34
Binance seeks to boost Web3 adoption in the MENA region
The exchange alleges a 49% increase in user sign-ups across the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region.
дальше »2022-10-8 21:45
Nigeria aims for millions of new eNaira users as it increases features, targets unbanked
Nigerian Central Bank governor Godwin Emefiele told attendees at the eNaira Hackathon that technical upgrades will add to the attractiveness and accessibility of the CBDC. дальше »
2022-8-19 22:00
Cointelegraph increases its presence in Middle East and North Africa with a new franchise
Cointelegraph MENA will cover more news and technological developments in each country in the region in Arabic.
дальше »2022-8-5 16:45
Bitcoin Is Breaking Barriers For Self-Sovereignty Across The Globe
Bitcoin is financial technology that enables real progress for countries that traditionally suffered at the hands of the fiat system. дальше »
2022-7-8 05:00
Central African Republic to launch official crypto hub ‘Sango’
The Central African Republic prepares to launch its first major crypto hub shortly after the National Assembly adopted Bitcoin as legal tender. дальше »
2022-5-25 16:30
One man's plan to orange pill a nation: Bitcoin Senegal
The Senegalese Bitcoin community is flourishing: There's a homemade Bitcoin exchange, Bitcoin seminars in the local language and a growing list of merchants accepting Bitcoin in 2022. дальше »
2022-3-1 14:09
Blockchain-based internet company 3air abandons Cardano for SKALE network
A dearth of Haskell developers on Cardano prompted 3air to switch over to a more Ethereum-friendly environment.
дальше »2022-2-9 00:00
The Roads To Hyperbitcoinization: Describing The ‘Transition Agents’ Bringing Us Financial Freedom
These bottom-up “transition agents,” from private business to the freedom ladder, will be what drives us all to hyperbitcoinization. дальше »
2022-1-15 02:00
Africa Leading Retail-Sized Bitcoin Payments Suggests Increasing Adoption
The continent is fast becoming a hotspot for growing usage of bitcoin for transactions on a day-to-day basis. дальше »
2021-11-3 00:30
Bringing Bitcoin To Ethiopia With Kal Kassa
Bitcoin advocate Kal Kassa discusses bringing Bitcoin to Ethiopia and its potential in Africa at large. дальше »
2021-9-17 00:00
Nigeria to pilot central bank digital currency in October
The Central Bank of Nigeria will start the pilot of its central bank digital currency, which runs on the Hyperledger Fabric blockchain, on October 1. дальше »
2021-7-23 12:09
Africrypt turns sour on investors: Founders flee as court cases build up
Africrypt founders are still on the run as investors turn to legal action to try to recoup funds lost in South Africa’s latest cryptocurrency theft scandal. дальше »
2021-7-12 13:50
Biological evolution should inform how humans design markets
The complexity of trading and economics is similar to natural ecosystems, and the rise of decentralized tech will help humanity improve. дальше »
2021-7-12 12:41
Trust is still a must in the trustless world of cryptocurrency
As transformative an innovation as cryptocurrency is, people remain the primary users, and people require trust.
дальше »2021-7-12 10:12
Nigeria’s Central Bank Could Launch Digital Currency By End of 2021
The digital currency project could be ready for a pilot phase within the next… The post Nigeria’s Central Bank Could Launch Digital Currency By End of 2021 appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2021-6-22 14:20
There are now 6,710 Cardano millionaires following latest ADA surge
The number of Cardano millionaires has gone up 1,2341.34% this year, according to Coin Metrics data.
дальше »2021-5-19 22:15
The Rising Popularity Of Bitcoin In South Africa
A combination of factors makes South Africa a notable hotbed for Bitcoin adoption, even among a region that has embraced BTC. дальше »
2021-3-17 00:04
Token-based electricity top-up app expands in Africa but faces headwinds
Crypto payments network Electroneum is expanding its utility bill and mobile phone airtime top-up coverage to more countries in Africa. дальше »
2021-1-9 12:07
Weather-tracking blockchain in West Africa, but transparency on a raincheck
A blockchain-based project aims to collect weather data generated in West Africa. Will the region be open to data sharing?
дальше »2020-11-11 20:00
Nigeria regulators recognize digital assets in stunning new statement
‘Virtual crypto assets are securities, unless proven otherwise,’ the Nigerian SEC said.
дальше »2020-9-15 02:02
Big Tech in Blockchain: Comparing IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Google and More
Big tech and blockchain — how do the world’s biggest firms compare?
дальше »2020-3-29 12:52
Blockchain Africa Conference: Education Is Key Crypto Adoption Driver
Cryptocurrency trading is prevalent in certain pockets of Africa — but experts believe education is key to driving more adoption across the continent
дальше »2020-3-25 14:28
US Firm Plans $100 Million ICO to Fund Electric Vehicle Production in Africa
US-based ALYI has announced that the tokens for its upcoming $100 million initial coin offering have been minted on the Ethereum blockchain
дальше »2020-3-15 23:08
Blockchain Africa Conference Showcases How Tech Can Change the Continent
A number of interesting use-cases in Africa have come to the fore at the Blockchain Africa conference
дальше »2020-3-13 16:49
Future of Currency in W. Africa: CFA Franc Collapse and Eco Inadequacy
Digital currency implementation will reduce obstacles for driving economic development in Africa
дальше »2020-3-13 15:26
Nigerian Naira Is First African Fiat Currency Supported on Binance P2P
Binance P2P launches support for the Nigerian Naira as its first African currency as part of the ongoing fiat-to-crypto expansion
дальше »2020-3-5 22:12
Blockchain and 5G: Greatest Promise Is to Transform the Developing World
How and why the developing world could benefit from the new technological hybrid: blockchain and 5G?
дальше »2020-1-26 23:00
Ugandan Victims of Dunamiscoins Scam Petition Gov’t for Lost Investments
Over 5,000 victims of the alleged crypto pyramid scheme Dunamiscoins petitioned the Ugandan Parliament asking to refund the lost money
дальше »2020-1-18 23:16
Africa ‘Will Define’ the Future of Bitcoin — Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey
Twitter CEO sees big Bitcoin demand from Africa in the future
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