South African Company Bags $50-Million in Africa’s “Largest-Ever” Crypto Raise
VALR.com, a South African cryptocurrency exchange, said today that it has raised $50 million (about R750 million) in Africa’s largest-ever…
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Wicrypt, a Nigerian Wi-Fi sharing startup explores new markets
Wicrypt, a Nigerian blockchain-based Wi-Fi sharing startup, plans to be active in five African countries this year after securing funding…
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NFTs Join The Real-World Fight For Ukraine
Metaverse-based company Gamepay has launched an NFT marketplace for its first NFT and play-to-earn games project Chickey Chik and part…
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Application is now open for $20k African blockchain bootcamp
DFS Lab and the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) have opened applications for the second Blockchain Bootcamp for African startups, with…
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South African crypto exchange VALR secures $50m in Series B funding to expand across Africa
VALR, a South African cryptocurrency exchange, has raised a US$50 million Series B funding round, valuing the company at US$240…
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Ikonia, a digital platform raises charity funds with NFTs for Ukraine
Ikonia, a digital platform based in Kyiv and Gothenburg, has announced that it will sell 43,287,512 NFTs, one for each…
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Fundraising via Cryptocurrency is Now a Criminal Offence in China
China has issued a new ban on raising funds through “virtual currency,” declaring the practice illegal. In China, anyone who…
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Popular Cryptocurrency Exchange, Binance Will Invest $200 Million in Forbes, a US Media Firm
“Binance,” one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges,” is reportedly investing $200 million in the company as it prepares to…
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Binance, a cryptocurrency exchange, will invest $200 million in Forbes
Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, will invest $200 million in Forbes, the media company announced on Thursday, as it prepares…
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Prices of Bitcoin and Ether fall slightly as bearish investors manage to hold back the most popular altcoins
Bitcoin has been on a steady bull run since February 4, but there appears to be a price ceiling for…
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Binance restricts 281 Nigerian cryptocurrency accounts
Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has restricted the accounts of 281 Nigerian customers. Changpeng Zhao, the company’s CEO, cited…
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Nigerian startup BitPowr kick starts operations to offer blockchain, crypto infrastructure for businesses
BitPowr, a Nigerian startup, has begun operations, offering blockchain API, wallet, and digital asset infrastructure to businesses. BitPowr, a stealth…
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Meta Rolls Out 3D Avatars for Instagram Stories
Instagram stories and direct messages will now feature 3D avatars, thanks to Meta. It has also updated its Facebook and…
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How Crevatal is simplifying blockchain technology
One of the main reasons why most individuals avoid using blockchain or crypto platforms is because of the intricacies involved….
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South Africa bags 21st in cryptocurrency ownership
According to the latest Cryptocurrency Adoption Index from Finder.com, cryptocurrency adoption is increasing in South Africa. In the December study,…
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Zenith Chain’s Jonathan Emmanuel shares some insight on designing ‘Africa’s first blockchain platform’ and launching onto the Metaverse
Blockchain technology is one of the most bizarre ideas now powering the digital world. As many have pointed out, technology…
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Melania Trump Announces NFT Auction
Former First Lady Melania Trump has announced an NFT auction of one-of-a-kind items commemorating the Trump Administration’s first official state…
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3 top trends that will dominate Africa’s crypto landscape in 2022
For the global cryptocurrency industry, 2021 will be remembered as one of the many years when bitcoin broke through its…
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Airbnb is Embracing Crypto Payments This Year
Airbnb, the popular accommodation-booking platform, may start accepting cryptocurrency payments this year. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky shared a list of…
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Africa’s Cryptocurrency Markets Require a Closer Look at Custody
While 2021 was the crypto year, 2022 will be the custody year. Central banks all over the world are racing…
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Kosovo Bans Cryptocurrency to Address Energy Crisis
Kosovo’s government banned cryptocurrency mining on Tuesday in an effort to reduce electricity consumption as the country faces the worst…
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3 more countries will adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2022
According to the CEO of a game-changing global financial giant, Bitcoin will be legal tender in three more countries by…
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Samsung’s Latest Smart TV Models Will Come With NFT Support
In its own way, Samsung has validated the crypto space by announcing new features that will be included in its…
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Ferrari Announces Partnership With Blockchain Company Velas to Create Digital Products for Fans
Ferrari announced on Monday that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Swiss technology firm Velas Network to create digital…
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How to Maximize Blockchain For Your Business
Blockchain technology has many more applications than just cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin. The ability of technology to provide more transparency and…
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For the first time, global search interest in ‘NFT’ surpasses that of ‘Crypto,’ according to Google Trends data
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have created quite a stir throughout 2021, quickly transitioning from something obscure and nerdy to one of…
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5 E-commerce Trends That Will Transform 2022
The year 2021 has been an eventful one for businesses all over the world. From major technological advancements to widespread…
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Egyptian and Zimbabwean blockchain startups are encouraged to apply for the incubation program
Blockchain startups from Egypt and Zimbabwe have been invited to apply for the Africa Blockchain Incubation Programme, which aims to…
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Green crypto charts reflect the holiday spirit as Bitcoin and the majority of altcoins register gains
As we get closer to Christmas, the crypto market appears to be on its way to a quick recovery following…
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Despite technical glitches dampening auction energy, Adidas sells NFTs worth more than $22 million.
Adidas Originals has recently entered the emerging market of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse. Over the weekend, the company…
