Africa’s crypto market grew 1200% in 1 year as remittance, wealth preservation drive adoption
Africa’s cryptocurrency market grew by over 1200% between July 2020 and June 2021. This is according to Chainalysis 2021 Geography…
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E-Waste From a Single Bitcoin Transaction Is Like Throwing Away Two iPhone 12 Minis
Yearly, the amount of e-waste produced by the entire bitcoin network is comparable to that produced by a country like…
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South Africa 6DOT50 startup enables crypto-holders to pay for goods and services at 40k merchants
Written by TOM JACKSON South African startup 6DOT50 is enabling crypto-holders to pay for goods and services at over 40,000…
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‘Smallest cryptocurrency economy,’ Africa records 1200% hike in a year
Written by Shubham Pandey Africa has witnessed an immense amount of cryptocurrency adoption over the recent years. This doesn’t come…
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Why has El Salvador officially adopted bitcoin as its currency?
Written by Matthew Sparkes El Salvador has officially adopted bitcoin as legal tender. Draft legislation may soon lead Panama down the same…
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Will PayPal’s adoption of bitcoin make cryptocurrency more mainstream?
Written by Matthew Sparkes PayPal has two decades of experience in online payments and manages 403 million user accounts. So,…
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How DeFi (bridging) protocols are impacting blockchain economy
My co-founders and I launched Bridge Network earlier this year. We have a combined 12 years of experience working with…
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5 ‘crazy’ things you can buy with cryptocurrency
The cryptocurrency market is more versatile than you’d think. Written by Laura van der Most If you’ve been out of…
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How to strengthen the security of the Internet of Things in organization
The challenge for any organization in the world right now is to figure out how to maximize the efficiency of…
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Cardano, the cryptocurrency that could become the most valuable in the cyber world
Cardano, the cryptocurrency that could become the most valuable in the cyber world Written by Alto Nivel In contention with…
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Largest-Ever Data Centre Expansion in Africa to Cost $500M Across 10 Countries
Largest-Ever Data Centre Expansion in Africa to Cost $500M Across 10 Countries Written by Luis Monzon Africa Data Centres, one of…
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Twitter May Soon Let Users Add Bitcoin, Ethereum Addresses to Their Profiles for Tips
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey suggested the new move in July by calling Bitcoin a “big part” of the platform’s future….
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South African Property Firm First to Accept Crypto for Rental Deposits
South African Property Firm First to Accept Crypto for Rental Deposits Written by Luis Monzon Quorum Holdings, an affordable residential…
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Property technology to disrupt Africa’s real estate sector – Analysts
Property (Proptech) technology to disrupt Africa’s real estate sector – Analysts Written by Yinka Okeowo While the real estate sector…
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Nigeria to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency ‘eNaira’ in Partnership With Bitt
Nigeria to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency ‘eNaira’ in Partnership With Bitt Nigeria barred banks and financial institutions from dealing in…
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CryptoPunks blasts past $1 billion in lifetime sales as NFT speculation surges
CryptoPunks blasts past $1 billion in lifetime sales as NFT speculation surges Written by Lucas Matney The big thing If…
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Kenyans lead the world in peer to peer crypto trade
Kenyans lead the world in peer to peer crypto trade Written By Conrad Onyango Kenyans are trading cryptocurrencies directly with each…
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Egyptian car parts marketplace Odiggo raises $2.2m expansion funding
Egyptian car parts marketplace Odiggo raises $2.2m expansion funding Written By TOM JACKSON Egyptian startup Odiggo, a digital marketplace for…
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Facebook Bringing Voice and Video Calls Back to the Main App
Facebook Bringing Voice and Video Calls Back to the Main App Written by DAVE LECLAIR Facebook has splintered chat away…
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Tunisia’s Junior Robotics Lab scaling cloud-based learning platform across borders
Tunisia’s Junior Robotics Lab scaling cloud-based learning platform across borders Written by TOM JACKSON Having started life as a simple…
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Crypto-currency adoption in Africa: The ups and downs
Crypto-currency adoption in Africa: The ups and downs Challenges include a lack of reliable internet and a lack of financial…
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Unlocking the potential of blockchain technology
Unlocking the potential of blockchain technology Written by Zach Winn Algorand uses a unique architecture developed by MIT Professor Silvio…
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The Six Biggest Blockchain Trends Everyone Should Know About In 2021
The Six Biggest Blockchain Trends Everyone Should Know About In 2021 Written by Bernard Marr Blockchain has been one of…
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5 Virtual Reality Startups to Watch in 2021
As the market for Virtual Reality (VR) is growing rapidly, these are the 5 VR Startups to Watch in 2021…
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Flutterwave Partners with Visa to Launch GetBarter App For Home, Abroad Payments
Flutterwave, a global payments solutions business based in Africa has collaborated with Visa to launch GetBarter. This is an app…
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Four Technology Heavyweights Rumored To Be Working On Healthcare Wearables
Wearables are having the time of their lives in the clinical world, moving beyond the regular status of being “a…
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15 Hottest Emerging Technology Jobs in 2019
As you read this, a recent college graduate is lecturing a robot on how to empty the machine for washing…
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Visa undergoes expansion For Fintech Fast-Track In Africa
American multinational financial services corporation, VISA Inc is currently undergoing expansion of its Fintech Fast-Track Programme in Central and Eastern…
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What To Look Out For In South African Fintech This Year
TymeBank, BankZero and Discovery Bank being introduced will definitely rejuvenate the industry and ensure customers have better choices to make….
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Expert views on how digital learning will aid education and employment system
Technology has changed the way we acquire education degrees. According to our research and online interviews, experts believe that many…
