Increased urbanization, population growth, and global economic integration are placing tremendous pressure on African cities to rapidly expand their infrastructure. At the same time, these cities are ...
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WiNFUND: New Fund Mints NFT Collection to Accelerate Africa’s Women-Led Start-Ups Tackling Health Challenges
Non-profit fund and public mint of new WiNFUND NFTs will help to drive improvements in access to healthcare LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today we are announcing the public launch of the 100% non-profit WiNF...
South Africa’s crypto market faces uncertain future because of this – Cryptopolitan
The decision of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to include South Africa on its grey list is a major reputational setback for the country, and it could have far-reaching consequences, including ...
The Key to Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential – Press release Bitcoin News
press release PRESS RELEASE. For foreign investors who have always wanted to diversify their portfolio with African assets but have been held back by security and transparency, this might be a game-ch...
How Bitcoin mining saved Africa’s oldest national park from bankruptcy
Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the first national park in the world to run a Bitcoin (BTC) mine in an effort to protect its forests and wildlife. Cointelegrap...
Ghanaian Cedi Second Worst-Performing Asset Among Sub-Saharan Africa’s Top 15 Currencies – Economics Bitcoin News
In just the first 17 days of the new year, the Ghanaian currency reportedly depreciated by 12.7%, making it the second worst-performing among Sub-Saharan Africa’s top 15 currencies. While one U.S. dol...
New clause in South Africa’s advertising code for cryptocurrency
The Advertising Regulatory Board (ARB) in South Africa has introduced a new provision for the cryptocurrency business. This clause is intended to safeguard consumers against unethical advertising in t...
Akon’s Akoin Vs DPA Token DPAT: The battle to be Africa’s coin
– Advertisement – The traditional banking and finance system is in danger because of how the cryptocurrency market works and the pace of global adoption. With over twenty thousand cryptocu...
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...
Bitcoin Payment Demoed at South Africa’s Retail Giant – Trustnodes
Pick n Pay, one of South Africa’s biggest supermarket chain, is trialling bitcoin payments with YouTuber Paco De La India giving it a go as shown above. The process is somewhat simple. Rather than a b...
Global Finance Magazine Highlights Ripple’s Push Into Africa’s Payment Industry
– Advertisement – Global Finance recognizes Ripple’s efforts in Africa’s payment sector. Global Finance Magazine, a prominent monthly financial magazine, has highlighted Ripple’s recent p...
Ntsiki Biyela, Founder Of Aslina Wines And One Of South Africa’s Young And Very Talented Winemakers
Eighteen years ago, Ntsiki Biyela became the first black woman winemaker in South Africa, working at Stellekaya. A few years back she launched her own brand, her own wines, called Aslina Wines. It is ...
Better Regulation of Africa’s Growing Crypto Market Urgently Needed – Coinotizia
A well-regulated African cryptocurrency market is needed in order to protect users as well as help countries stop bad actors from using digital assets to circumvent capital controls, the latest post o...
Better Regulation of Africa’s Growing Crypto Market Urgently Needed – Africa Bitcoin News
A well-regulated African cryptocurrency market is needed in order to protect users as well as help countries stop bad actors from using digital assets to circumvent capital controls, the latest post o...
IMF Says Africa’s Crypto Scene Needs Better Regulation As Adoption Surges
– Advertisement – The IMF has identified the need for better regulatory efforts for the massively-growing cryptocurrency industry in Africa. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently ...
South Africa’s Largest Supermarket Chain Now Accepts Bitcoin
South Africa’s largest supermarket chain, Pick ‘n Pay, announced on Tuesday that it is expanding a pilot of adding cryptocurrencies as a payment option to more stores after it successfully completed t...
Africa’s Chance To Break From Climate Colonialism
French colonial empire under the 3rd Republic, Madagascar, Mr. Le Myre de Villers in Tananarive, … [+] 1894, France – Colonization. (Photo by: Photo12/Universal Images Group via Getty Imag...
Shiba Inu Donations Supported by Africa’s Oldest National Park
Alex Dovbnya Democratic Republic of the Congo’s crown jewel now supports donations in more than 100 cryptocurrencies Virunga National Park, a national park located in the Democratic Republic of ...
More Than a Third of Africa’s 53 Million Crypto Owners Are From Nigeria, Study Shows – Africa Bitcoin News
With an estimated 53 million cryptocurrency owners, the African continent now accounts for 16.5% of the global total, a study has found. The study findings suggest that Nigeria, which has more than 22...
Africa’s crypto adoption numbers continue to break records as blockchain investment grows
Despite the recent crypto market meltdown, the African blockchain scene has continued to attract significant funding, with venture capitalists (VCs) still betting on the sector’s future. During the f...
South Africa’s Famed Krugerrands Collection Set to Be Tokenized – Bitcoin News
South Africa’s famed Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (ZAR) coins or the Krugerrands collection are set to be tokenized and will be available to potential buyers from a price as low as $200. Tokenized coin...
South Africa’s H2O Water Securities Gets $150M Funding
H2O Water Securities focuses on water problems. Established H2O Water Network and H20N token. GEM Digital invests $150 million for the platform. Cryptocurrency is indeed playing a major role in the c...
Algorand funds FlexID to offer Africa’s unbanked self-sovereign IDs
? Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! Algorand, a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain protocol, has invested an undisclosed amount in FlexID to expand its Self Sovereig...
11x in 2022 – What you should know about Africa’s crypto startup culture
Crypto-businesses in Africa received more venture capital in the first quarter of 2022 than in the first quarter of 2021. This, according to the African Blockchain Report 2021 by Crypto Valley Venture...
Central African Republic wants to launch Africa’s first legal Bitcoin investment platform
? Want to work with us? CryptoSlate is hiring for a handful of positions! According to an announcement on the country’s official Facebook page, the Central African Republic (CAR) is set to launch a cr...
South Africa’s economy threatening downturn
DURBAN, South Africa – April 16, 2022: Massive debris at the Durban harbor following heavy rains, mudslides, rain and winds in Durban. The harbour serves as a bulwark for the economy of the city...
LBank CEO Hopeful of Africa’s Blockchain Hub Potential
The blockchain ecosystem is growing exponentially. It has brought prosperity to most African countries by creating wealth for individuals and fast economic growth for their people. However, many beli...