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Another big Cardano (ADA) deal is in the works in Africa

Samuel Wan · 8 mins ago · 2 min read

African countries leads the pack in Bitcoin ‘peer-to-peer’ trading, data shows

Available data has shown that African countries are leading the pack when it comes to Bitcoin peer-to-peer (P2p) trading in recent times.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 7 days ago · 2 min read

Tanzania’s president is now calling for Bitcoin and crypto adoption

In what appears to be the latest move by a sovereign country to embrace cryptocurrency, Tanzania’s President Samia Sulhulu has asked the country’s Central Bank to start exploring the crypto sector, as per local outlet The Citizen.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 week ago · 2 min read

This project offers Bitcoin rewards for ‘Afrofuturist’ art that will be featured as NFTs

A project called 1729, which offers users Bitcoin rewards for completing various tasks and tutorials, has announced a new contest for artists who are interested in portraying a bright, highly technological future of Africa.

Liam Frost · 1 month ago · 2 min read

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Here’s two important reasons why Cardano (ADA) hit an all-time high today

Cardano (ADA) posted a new all-time high today of $1.68.

Samuel Wan · 2 months ago · 2 min read

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.

Samuel Wan · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Ethiopian government to use Cardano blockchain to benefit 5 million students

Global blockchain research and Cardano development company IOHK has announced a partnership with the Ethiopian Government, as per a release shared with CryptoSlate.

Shaurya Malwa · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Could civil war in Ethiopia affect Cardano’s Africa plans?

Cardano’s strategy in Africa could face a setback following the intensification of civil war in Ethiopia.

Samuel Wan · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Authorities to regulate one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin markets

Two Nigerian regulatory bodies, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), have agreed to conduct research to regulate and govern the sector’s booming Bitcoin and crypto market.

Shaurya Malwa · 4 months ago · 2 min read

Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z to collaborate on Bitcoin development fund

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey and rapper Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, are funding a Bitcoin trust.

Samuel Wan · 4 months ago · 2 min read

IOHK on the brink of securing a massive Cardano government contract in Africa

IOHK, the company behind the Cardano blockchain, is in the final stages of securing a huge government contract in Africa.

Priyeshu Garg · 4 months ago · 2 min read

Nigeria’s central bank moves to prohibit Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reminded financial service businesses that dealing with cryptocurrency is prohibited.

Samuel Wan · 5 months ago · 2 min read

Popstar Akon: Crypto solves Africa’s 350 million unbanked people

Crypto adoption has boomed in Africa in the past few years, attracting eyeballs and investments, and even celebrities joining in on the cause.

Shaurya Malwa · 6 months ago · 2 min read

Stellar-based Akoin can now be used to pay for groceries and gas in Kenyan city

In its first step towards the futuristic Akon City, Akoin, the cryptocurrency business that is chaired by global artist Akon, can now be used to pay for goods and services in a west Kenyan city.

Shaurya Malwa · 7 months ago · 2 min read

Akon’s social ecosystem cryptocurrency ‘Akoin’ will begin trading on Bittrex Global on November 11

Akoin, the cryptocurrency developed by renowned popstar Akon to improve social opportunities and access for African entrepreneurs, has announced its premier listing on crypto exchange Bittrex Global, as per a release shared with CryptoSlate.

Shaurya Malwa · 8 months ago · 2 min read

Akon’s Akoin partners with Roll to allow creators to launch their own “social money”

Akoin, the cryptocurrency and decentralized app ecosystem developed by popular music artist Akon, has partnered with Roll, a blockchain platform that enables creators to develop their own branded digital currency (called social money) unique to their online presence.

Shaurya Malwa · 8 months ago · 2 min read

Stellar (XLM) based Akon’s Akoin to digitize medical access in Rwanda

Akoin, the Stellar (XLM) based blockchain network and cryptocurrency developed by artist Akon, has partnered with healthcare solution provider Jeev to help improve access to healthcare to millions of people in Rwanda and the rest of Africa.

Priyeshu Garg · 12 months ago · 2 min read

Ripple (XRP) lands on CNBC’s annual top 50 tech disruptors list, here are some reasons why

While financial markets face turmoil this year, it’s finally looking like a moment for cryptocurrencies — if recognition and partnerships are anything to go by.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Ripple partners with Ghana fintech firm Waya to bolster instant payments across Africa

Ghana’s Waya Money has seemingly teamed up with Ripple to bring instant cross-border settlements to millions of Africans in three countries if a recent update on the former’s site is considered.

Shaurya Malwa · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Cardano (ADA) is looking to challenge subscription industry, launches African initiative

Cardano (ADA), an ambitious blockchain project developed by IOHK, is looking to challenge the subscription industry with its Ouroboros protocol.

Priyeshu Garg · 1 year ago · 2 min read

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African countries leads the pack in Bitcoin ‘peer-to-peer’ trading, data shows

Tanzania’s president is now calling for Bitcoin and crypto adoption

This project offers Bitcoin rewards for ‘Afrofuturist’ art that will be featured as NFTs

Here’s two important reasons why Cardano (ADA) hit an all-time high today

Cardano Africa Special reveals second major partnership, this time with Tanzania

Ethiopian government to use Cardano blockchain to benefit 5 million students

Could civil war in Ethiopia affect Cardano’s Africa plans?

Authorities to regulate one of the world’s biggest Bitcoin markets

Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z to collaborate on Bitcoin development fund

IOHK on the brink of securing a massive Cardano government contract in Africa

Nigeria’s central bank moves to prohibit Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies

Popstar Akon: Crypto solves Africa’s 350 million unbanked people

Stellar-based Akoin can now be used to pay for groceries and gas in Kenyan city

Akon’s social ecosystem cryptocurrency ‘Akoin’ will begin trading on Bittrex Global on November 11

Akon’s Akoin partners with Roll to allow creators to launch their own “social money”

Stellar (XLM) based Akon’s Akoin to digitize medical access in Rwanda

Ripple (XRP) lands on CNBC’s annual top 50 tech disruptors list, here are some reasons why

Ripple partners with Ghana fintech firm Waya to bolster instant payments across Africa

Cardano (ADA) is looking to challenge subscription industry, launches African initiative

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