Africa

Nigeria Revisits Crypto Clampdown Amid Currency Crisis

The Nigerian government is cracking down on cryptocurrency and unregistered forex traders.New regulations aim to ban peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto exchanges using the naira.Despite previous...

Ghana to Adopt Blockchain in Governance for Transparency and Anti-Corruption

Ghana plans to integrate blockchain technology into its governance to combat corruption.This initiative will make Ghana the first African country with a blockchain-powered government.The...

Nigerian Crypto Startups Seek Regulatory Approval Amidst Market Changes

KEY TAKEAWAYSQuidax and Luno are pursuing licenses from Nigeria's SEC while Yellow Card discusses regulatory approval.The CBN's reversal on the crypto ban has improved...

Bitcoin in Africa: How Cryptocurrency Could Revolutionize Financial Inclusion

Block CEO, Jack Dorsey travelled with his team to Accra for the inaugural Africa Bitcoin conference last December.He was invited to speak about one...

The Central African Republic votes in favor of payments in cryptocurrencies

According to reports, the new law will allow citizens of the country to pay their taxes in cryptocurrencies and use them as a way...

Getting Online & Paying with Bitcoins or Altcoins

Getting an online presence for your personal or business use is important for having relevance in today's world. The best part is that it...

“Bitcoin Wallet” Ponzi scheme causes chaos in South Africa

It looks like Ponzi scheme season is upon us. Yesterday Decrypt reported that fraudulent investment platforms in both China and Australia have together stolen...

Lessons learned building a blockchain startup in Africa

The conversation in Europe and the US over the last 12 months has been dominated by regulation and the ongoing fallout from the ICO...

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Former Celsius CEO Mashinsky Seeks One-Month Delay in Fraud Sentencing

Former Celsius CEO seeks one-month delay for sentencing, moving from April 8 to May 8, 2025. Defense team cites need...

Metropolis World Launches $CLAY Token with Major Gaming and Entertainment Partnerships

$CLAY token launch marks Metropolis World's expansion into a full digital ecosystem, scheduled for February 6th, 2025. Platform has secured...

Crypto Market Analyst Reveals Extensive Portfolio Holdings and DeFi Investments

Co-Leader of CoinDesk's tokens and data team specializing in DeFi and crypto derivatives analysis. Maintains diversified crypto holdings across major...

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