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The organizers are inviting artists to share their vision of how technological advancements could change the face of African continent.

The smart contract network has been on a tear in the past few months. Here's why.

As revealed today during the Africa Special event, developers IOG has secured a second major partnership deal for Cardano.

The move is made possible via a new partnership with Cardano maintainer IOHK.

The Cardano community eagerly awaits news on "birds landing," but could the escalation of violent conflict in Ethiopia scupper these plans?

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. An opportunity for Nigeria As per a report on local outlet Premium Times, the two bodies made the decision at a lecture […]

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey and rapper Shawn Carter, also known as Jay-Z, are funding a Bitcoin trust. Both will pool together 500 BTC, approximately $24 million, to make this happen. ₿trust will operate as a blind irrevocable trust and will focus on Bitcoin development initially in Africa and India. Dorsey has opened applications for three […]

IOHK, the company behind the Cardano blockchain, is in the final stages of securing a huge government contract in Africa. According to John O’Connor, the director of African Operations at IOHK, the project could add millions of users to Cardano for real-world blockchain implementation. IOHK making major strides in Africa with real-world blockchain solution built […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reminded financial service businesses that dealing with cryptocurrency is prohibited. The letter, signed by Director Bello Hassan, warned of severe regulatory sanctions for those failing to meet the directive. Hassan says monetary service providers must identify on/off ramping and immediately close accounts associated with the action. “Accordingly, all DMBs, […]

Crypto adoption has boomed in Africa in the past few years, attracting eyeballs and investments, and even celebrities joining in on the cause. Targeting Africa’s burgeoning economy Many know Akon, the world-renowned pop star, for hits like Smack That and Right Now, but few know his long-running and ongoing work in the African market with […]

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. As per a release shared with CryptoSlate, the move is part of the business’s trial run of the cryptocurrency and […]

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. Bittrex Global is one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, reporting daily transaction volumes of $41 million. It is one of […]

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. The product will initially be available to users in Asia and the US and later be expanded […]

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. In a press release shared with CryptoSlate, the company said that it plans to digitize patient health interactions […]

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. Earlier this week, blockchain agnostic protocol Chainlink was awarded the status of a “technology pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, with the latter earmarking the project as making significant technological […]

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. A “bus is faster” than bank transfers Based in Ghana’s hip Accra region, Waya is a digital “challenger” bank working to bring financial inclusion […]

Cardano (ADA), an ambitious blockchain project developed by IOHK, is looking to challenge the subscription industry with its Ouroboros protocol. The Cardano Foundation has also announced that it will be utilizing the newly formed South African National Blockchain Alliance (SANBA) to further explore ways to use blockchain technology in the region. The subscription industry could […]

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. The Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC) is home to over 35,000 people and thousands of businesses, all of which will be using Akon’s Stellar-based cryptocurrency, the […]