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

Samuel Wan · 2 weeks 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 · 2 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 · 2 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 · 2 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 · 2 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 · 4 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 · 5 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 · 6 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 · 6 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 · 10 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 · 10 months 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 · 11 months 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 · 12 months ago · 2 min read

Stellar (XLM)-based Akoin will be sole-currency of a multi-billion dollar city in Kenya

Akoin, the cryptocurrency project created by global music star Akon, has secured a deal to become the main currency of the $2 billion technology city in Western Kenya.

Priyeshu Garg · 1 year ago · 2 min read

World-famous artist Akon partners with BitMinutes to push forward the utility of Akoin

The Grammy-award winning artist and producer Akon is making significant strides to push forward the utility of his cryptocurrency project by securing a strategic partnership that aims to bring financial inclusion to the masses, starting with Africa.

Ali Martinez · 1 year ago · 2 min read

Multi-platinum artist Akon to launch upcoming “Akoin” cryptocurrency on Stellar network

Grammy-award winning artist and producer Akon is launching a crypto aimed at helping entrepreneurs and businesses within developing companies thrive, and has chosen to launch the utility token on the Stellar blockchain network.

Cole Petersen · 1 year ago · 2 min read

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.

Priyeshu Garg · 1 year ago · 2 min read

The role of cash in global crypto markets

With the benefits of ‘going cashless’ repeated endlessly in the media and Fintech circles there seems to be an assumption that just by making digital financial services available, cash automatically becomes obsolete.

Maxine Ryan · 1 year ago · 3 min read

Data shows Bitcoin interest high in places with low economic freedom

Analysis of LocalBitcoins data shows that Bitcoin has exceptionally high rates of usage in countries with low economic freedom, supporting the argument that BTC is sound, unstoppable money.

Jonnie Emsley · 2 years ago · 5 min read

Google search trend shows Bitcoin most popular in Africa

According to Binance Research, relative search trends of the term “Bitcoin” have been shifting from west to east since 2011, and have now reached Africa.

Priyeshu Garg · 2 years ago · 2 min read

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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

Stellar (XLM)-based Akoin will be sole-currency of a multi-billion dollar city in Kenya

World-famous artist Akon partners with BitMinutes to push forward the utility of Akoin

Multi-platinum artist Akon to launch upcoming “Akoin” cryptocurrency on Stellar network

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

The role of cash in global crypto markets

Data shows Bitcoin interest high in places with low economic freedom

Google search trend shows Bitcoin most popular in Africa

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