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Nigeria’s eNaira stablecoin becomes focus of new IMF report

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 week ago · 2 min read

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How Bitcoin is helping people at the grassroots level in Africa

In a disaster hit region in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bitcoin is proving useful when legacy systems fail.

Samuel Wan · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Nigeria’s central bank orders closure of crypto-related accounts

The Nigerian Central bank in a circular has ordered financial institutions in the country to closed bank accounts related to crypto.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Cardano reveals the extent of progress on its plans to digitally connect Zanzibar

World Mobile and IOHK develop closer ties during the Zanzibar tour.

Samuel Wan · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Zimbabwe considers “unstoppable” crypto as legal tender

Zimbabwe acknowledges crypto may have a role to play in the future of the country's financial infrastructure.

Samuel Wan · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Nigeria ranks ahead of U.S., others in crypto ownership. Bitcoin remains hot favorite.

Over 50% of crypto holders in Nigeria are in fact Bitcoin hodlers according to a research by Finders

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read

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Cardano (ADA) is on track with its “digital transformation” of Ethiopia

Cardano's presence in Africa has been called into question on numerous occasions. But Hoskinson has responded by shutting down any skepticism.

Samuel Wan · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Crypto-loving Nigeria to launch eNaira stablecoin today

After postponing the launch of the “eNaira” indefinitely, Nigeria’s central bank has now announced that it would launch the CBDC project today.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 month ago · 2 min read

Nigeria suspends launch of ambitious e-naira project

The apex bank of Nigeria has announced the postponement of the launch of the country’s CBDC project, eNaira.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 months ago · 2 min read

47% of South Africans own Bitcoin (BTC), holding $70 worth on average

47% of South Africans hold BTC, majority of them hold around $70 worth of the asset.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Data: Bitcoin (BTC) adoption grows 1,200% in Africa

A recent Chainalysis report indicates that Bitcoin adoption has grown by 1200% in Africa.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

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Akon’s $6 billion ‘AkonCity’ is only a placard in a Senegalese greenland

Akon’s futuristic city plans might have hit a snag as locals express disappointment about the pace of the project.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Kenya does more peer-to-peer crypto trades than anywhere else in the world

According to Chainalysis, Kenyans lead the world in crypto P2P trading.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Emerging markets like Nigeria, Kenya led 880% global crypto growth in 2021

Data on global cryptocurrency adoption reveals growing interest from residents of emerging countries as they are willing to enter the space.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Here’s what Cardano (ADA) has been up to with the Ethiopia project

Hoskinson reveals Cardano’s progress on developing blockchain infrastructure in Ethiopia and explains how the company discerns for whom it develops identity solutions.

Ana Grabundzija · 4 months ago · 2 min read

Nigeria moved $40 million via peer-to-peer Bitcoin (BTC) trades last month

Data from UsefulTulips have shown that Nigerians, using the P2P trading method traded almost $40 million BTC

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 4 months ago · 2 min read

Bitcoin, Ethereum peer-to-peer volumes in Nigeria continue surging

Available information has shown that Nigeria has recorded tremendous growth in its crypto P2P trade volume despite the imposed restrictions on the sector by the government.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 5 months ago · 2 min read

Currency devaluation in Nigeria is driving a crypto boom in the country

Loss of faith in the naira is prompting locals to turn to crypto.

Samuel Wan · 5 months ago · 2 min read

New IOTA partnership eases out business woes in East Africa

The Foundation is partnering with Trademark East Africa to develop digital infrastructure for improving supply chain transparency and trust among trading partners in Kenya.

Shaurya Malwa · 5 months ago · 2 min read

Duo vanishes with 69,000 Bitcoin, stash worth $4 billion at peak BTC prices

The notorious operators of an African crypto exchange made away with 69,000 Bitcoin.

Shaurya Malwa · 5 months ago · 2 min read

Avalanche’s first memecoin SDOG ends in a $30M rugpull

Bank of England chief expresses concern over El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment

Metaverse ‘land sales’ come to PolkaStarter

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How Bitcoin is helping people at the grassroots level in Africa

Nigeria’s central bank orders closure of crypto-related accounts

Cardano reveals the extent of progress on its plans to digitally connect Zanzibar

Zimbabwe considers “unstoppable” crypto as legal tender

Nigeria ranks ahead of U.S., others in crypto ownership. Bitcoin remains hot favorite.

Cardano (ADA) is on track with its “digital transformation” of Ethiopia

Crypto-loving Nigeria to launch eNaira stablecoin today

Nigeria suspends launch of ambitious e-naira project

47% of South Africans own Bitcoin (BTC), holding $70 worth on average

Data: Bitcoin (BTC) adoption grows 1,200% in Africa

Akon’s $6 billion ‘AkonCity’ is only a placard in a Senegalese greenland

Kenya does more peer-to-peer crypto trades than anywhere else in the world

Emerging markets like Nigeria, Kenya led 880% global crypto growth in 2021

Here’s what Cardano (ADA) has been up to with the Ethiopia project

Nigeria moved $40 million via peer-to-peer Bitcoin (BTC) trades last month

Bitcoin, Ethereum peer-to-peer volumes in Nigeria continue surging

Currency devaluation in Nigeria is driving a crypto boom in the country

New IOTA partnership eases out business woes in East Africa

Duo vanishes with 69,000 Bitcoin, stash worth $4 billion at peak BTC prices

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Cardano (ADA) is on track with its “digital transformation” of Ethiopia

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