After initially ignoring pleas to extend the period for returning old naira banknotes, the Nigerian central bank recently said it has shifted the deadline for returning old banknotes to Feb. 10. The b...
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ONE Africa Digital Summit spearheads multi-sectoral conference programme at inaugural GITEX AFRICA 2023 – Cryptopolitan
Powerful forum in Marrakech, Morocco gathers government and private sector leaders to steer Africa’s transformation into a single digital marketDecember 2022: ONE Africa Digital Summit will spearhead ...
Central African Republic Sets Up Committee Tasked With Drafting Crypto Bill – Africa Bitcoin News
The Central African Republic (CAR) president, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, recently said his government has established a 15-member committee tasked with creating a comprehensive legal framework that go...
New South African Code Says Crypto Asset Ads Must Include Capital Loss Warning – Africa Bitcoin News
Crypto asset service providers in South Africa seeking to attract investors via advertisements must “expressly and clearly state that investing in crypto assets may result in the loss of capital.” Inf...
Nigerian Banks Still Distributing Old Naira Banknotes as Demonetization Date Approaches – Africa Bitcoin News
With just a few days left before old Nigerian naira banknotes are removed from circulation, some banks have accused the Central Bank of Nigeria of failing to distribute enough new banknotes. Despite g...
South Africa Regulator Takes Action Against False Crypto Advertising Claims
On January 23, South Africa’s Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) introduced new cryptocurrency-focused rules into the nation’s advertising code to protect consumers from misleading advertising. The ne...
South Africa unveils new crypto law – Cryptopolitan
South Africa has taken a bold step towards eradicating misleading information in advertisements in the crypto sector. According to the statement released by the advertising board of the country, it ha...
Crypto Advertisements Face Regulation in South Africa
South Africa has announced specific rules for crypto advertisements to protect investors, with advertisers being told they must disclose the risks associated with crypto. During the peak of the bull m...
South Africa Mandates New Advertising Code To Crypto Ads
With the crypto market evolving into a more developed industry, consumer protection is now a top priority for governments and regulatory bodies worldwide. In a recently updated code of advertising pr...
South Africa adds new cryptocurrency standards to advertising code
South Africa’s Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) has included a new clause for the cryptocurrency industry aimed at protecting consumers from unethical advertising. Companies and individuals in South...
The 7th Edition Connected Banking Summit – East Africa will be held on 7th of March in Nairobi, Kenya – Cryptopolitan
Accelerating Digital Inclusion and Sustainable Transformation Global Executives, experts and leaders will take stage, as we return with the 7th Edition Connected Banking Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on Ma...
Somalia to Fight Inflation and Counterfeiters With New Banknotes – Africa Bitcoin News
According to the deputy governor of the Somalian central bank, Ali Yasin Wardheere, the institution plans to fight inflation and currency counterfeiters with newly issued shilling banknotes. The bank ...
XRP Mentioned in UN Paper on Crypto in Africa: Details
Vladislav Sopov Here’s how XRP cryptocurrency and Ripple’s payment solutions can be helpful in ‘banking for the unbanked’ Contents XRP can fuel new-gen payments services in Afr...
East African Community to Decide on Regional Central Bank Launch in 2023 – Africa Bitcoin News
The East African Community (EAC) will decide during the course of the year 2023 when and where it will locate the envisioned regional central bank, the regional intergovernmental organization’s Peter ...
New reports show travel risks around the world
From catching Covid-19 to getting caught in a blizzard, traveling can be risky business these days. But just how risky often depends on the destination — and how you define the risks. Safest cities: p...
Africa Web3 Gaming Publisher Carry1st Raises $27M
Carry1st, a mobile games publisher, has just completed a fundraising round that raised $27 million. The money will be used to enhance the company’s publishing and digital content production plat...
Africa Web3 games publisher Carry1st raises $27M
Mobile games publisher Carry1st has closed a $27 million funding round to advance its publishing and digital content creation platform in Africa — a region its backers say is ripe for Web3 adoption. T...
Africa ushers in Web3 revolution as Carry1st raises $27M to publish blockchain games – Cryptopolitan
Carry1st, a mobile game publisher, has recently secured $27 million in funding to progress its digital content creation platform and expand its reach into Africa. This region comes with solid potentia...
Tanzanian Central Bank Adopts ‘Phased and Risk-Based Approach to Adoption of CBDC’ – Africa Bitcoin News
After months of research, the Tanzanian central bank announced recently that it had chosen a more cautious and risk-based approach towards the adoption of its central bank digital currency (CBDC). Dur...
Egyptian Pound Reaches New Low Against US Dollar Despite Flexible Exchange Rate Regime – Africa Bitcoin News
The exchange rate of the Egyptian pound versus the U.S. dollar fell to a new low on Jan. 11 after it tapped 32.14 per greenback. The currency’s latest significant depreciation came just a few months a...
Struggling South Africa Fuels Concern Over Test Cricket’s Future
South Africa were totally outplayed in Australia (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images) Getty Images Finally, belatedly, South Africa showcased trademark grit on day five of the series finale third Test a...
The Silent Bitcoin Revolution of Africa: DeMarco’s New Video
Mac DeMarco released a new video “The Silent Bitcoin Revolution of Africa”. The video intends to show the potential of bitcoin to support Africa from its financial inconveniences. He talked about the ...
Top 5 Crypto Startups Hiring in Africa in 2023; Explore Career in Blockchain/Web3
According to a report by Chainalysis, Africa is one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets. According to the Global Crypto Adoption Index, Nigeria and Kenya are ranked 11 and 19, respectively, ...
Australia’s Test Cricket Team On Cusp Of Greatness After Thrashing South Africa
Australia thrashed South Africa to wrap up the series (Photo by Dave Hewison/Speed Media/Icon … [+] Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Granted they’ve faced meek oppos...
USD/ZAR drops below key support: What next for South Africa rand?
The USD/ZAR exchange rate has pulled back since November on the back of a relatively weak US dollar. After rising to a year high of 18.60, the South African rand has jumped to 17. So, what next for th...
Nigerian Security Agency Seeks to Arrest Central Bank Governor on Charges of Funding Terrorists – Africa Bitcoin News
The Nigerian security agency, the Department of State Services (DSS), has reportedly instructed its operatives to arrest the Central Bank of Nigeria governor Godwin Emefiele as soon as he is seen in p...
R&B Artist Akon Denies Claims His Crypto City Dream Is Crumbling – Africa Bitcoin News
Senegalese-American artist, Akon, reportedly reassured participants in his so-called token of appreciation (TOA) that they will be reimbursed for donations. To back this promise, the singer reportedly...
Nigerian Central Bank Increases Cash Withdrawal Limits After Receiving ‘Feedback From Stakeholders’ – Africa Bitcoin News
Barely a month after announcing the restricting of cash withdrawals to under $50 per week, the Central Bank of Nigeria said on Dec. 21 that individuals will be able to withdraw an equivalent of $1,120...
Three Countries Account for Nearly Two-Thirds of Africa’s Crypto Holders — Study – Africa Bitcoin News
According to a new study, out of the estimated 55.3 million cryptocurrency holders that are spread among 33 African countries, three countries — Nigeria, South Africa, and Kenya — account for approxim...
Does Recently Released Direct Property Africa Token (DPAT) Compete With Other Top Real Estate Cryptocurrencies?
There are several top cryptocurrencies providing real-world usability, especially in the real estate industry. In this article, we will list the top five real estate tokens you should invest in if you...