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IMF raises concerns over the Central African Republic’s adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender

Samuel Wan · 3 weeks ago · 2 min read

Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as legal tender

Despite initial opposition, the National Assembly of CAR unanimously passed the bill to recognize Bitcoin as a legal tender.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 4 weeks ago · 2 min read

Inflation is driving crypto adoption in emerging economies

Crypto adoption in countries like Sudan, Syria, and Lebanon is being affected by low access to internet.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 1 month ago · 2 min read

3AIR – The token that helps Africa

3air has begun the final round of its public presale - Live from March 31st to April 7th.

Akoin integrates Fireblocks to enhance crypto wallet’s security, custody capabilities

Akoin has partnered with Fireblocks to leverage its technology and enhance Akon wallet's security and custody capabilities in preparation for wider Pan-African adoption.

Assad Jafri · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Here’s the first multi-CBDC settlement project and participating countries

Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa will be participating in the multi-CBDC platform pilot led by the Bank of International Settlements.

Zeynep Geylan · 2 months ago · 3 min read

Oil giant Exxon Mobil uses Bitcoin to “reduce” greenhouse gas emissions

The oil giant could be mining up to 84 BTC per month using waste gas at their North American oil plants according to leaked information

Liam 'Akiba' Wright · 2 months ago · 2 min read

Cardano founder set to reveal the future of finance at the Inevitable World Summit 2022

Charles Hoskinson will talk about the future of finance, with Africa expected to feature heavily in his presentation.

Samuel Wan · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Cardano won’t be a part of bringing democratized broadband internet to millions of Africans after all

The blockchain-based platform 3air leaves Cardano to build its internet connectivity platform on the Ethereum based Layer 2 multichain SKALE.

Ana Grabundzija · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Despite CBN ban, Nigeria’s Bitcoin P2P trades rose by 16%

Nigerians have cumulatively transacted around $400 million worth of transactions among themselves.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 3 months ago · 2 min read

Nigerians attack Binance, trends #BinanceStopScamming

Binance has frozen the account of several of its users in Nigeria without giving them a tangible reason.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 4 months ago · 2 min read

Nigeria’s eNaira stablecoin becomes focus of new IMF report

IMF has revealed that Nigeria’s eNaira project is drawing interest from around the globe though it could still face some challenges.

Oluwapelumi Adejumo · 6 months 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 · 6 months 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 · 6 months 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 · 6 months 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 · 6 months 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 · 7 months 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 · 7 months 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 · 7 months 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 · 8 months ago · 2 min read

Terra ecosystem to vote on a fork to create Luna Classic and Luna Core

LUNA holders may veto the live vote to fork the Terra network

Luna Foundation Guard reveals where missing 80K BTC reserves went

CZ on Terra LUNA collapse: ‘This is what diamond hands looks like’

Is Vitalik Buterin about to jump from Ethereum to Bitcoin?

South Korean lawmaker suggests summoning Do Kwon to the national assembly

Portugal to start taxing crypto gains and payments

Scream protocol losses millions to stablecoin depeg

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Latest Africa Blockchain News

Central African Republic adopts Bitcoin as legal tender

Inflation is driving crypto adoption in emerging economies

3AIR – The token that helps Africa

Akoin integrates Fireblocks to enhance crypto wallet’s security, custody capabilities

Here’s the first multi-CBDC settlement project and participating countries

Oil giant Exxon Mobil uses Bitcoin to “reduce” greenhouse gas emissions

Cardano founder set to reveal the future of finance at the Inevitable World Summit 2022

Cardano won’t be a part of bringing democratized broadband internet to millions of Africans after all

Despite CBN ban, Nigeria’s Bitcoin P2P trades rose by 16%

Nigerians attack Binance, trends #BinanceStopScamming

Nigeria’s eNaira stablecoin becomes focus of new IMF report

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

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