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More Use of Blockchain Technology Could Bring Benefits to Africa

Relatively recent experience in containing outbreaks of Ebola in Africa has allowed its nations to effectively contain the spread of coronavirus. Many African countries have quickly deployed effective track, trace, and quarantine measures of the kind that have been remarkably absent in the US and Europe. However, the economic impact of the virus is hitting

Casper Brown November 11, 2020

Relatively recent experience in containing outbreaks of Ebola in Africa has allowed its nations to effectively contain the spread of coronavirus. Many African countries have quickly deployed effective track, trace, and quarantine measures of the kind that have been remarkably absent in the US and Europe. However, the economic impact of the virus is hitting

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Bitcoin [BTC] P2P Volume in Africa and S. America Reaching New ATHs in 2020, Report

The volume of crypto trading in emerging countries is continually forging new highs. A new research report reveals that Nigeria is overtaking Venezuela on popular P2P channels, LocalBitcoin and Paxful. Nevertheless, the rise in volumes may not be directly correlated to onboarding on crypto and reflect a dire state of the economy.  Kevin Rooke, the

Nivesh Rustgi July 14, 2020

The volume of crypto trading in emerging countries is continually forging new highs. A new research report reveals that Nigeria is overtaking Venezuela on popular P2P channels, LocalBitcoin and Paxful. Nevertheless, the rise in volumes may not be directly correlated to onboarding on crypto and reflect a dire state of the economy.  Kevin Rooke, the

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African Countries Leading Cryptocurrency Adoption, Africa’s P2P Bitcoin (BTC) Volumes Hits All Time Highs

Africa is witnessing a surge in volumes of Bitcoin (BTC) traded on the top two peer to peer platforms – LocalBitcoins and Paxful – as the continent takes its seat in shaping up the fourth revolution currency. After setting an all-time high recently, last week’s BTC traded volume in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) topped $13 million

Lujan Odera May 19, 2020

Africa is witnessing a surge in volumes of Bitcoin (BTC) traded on the top two peer to peer platforms – LocalBitcoins and Paxful – as the continent takes its seat in shaping up the fourth revolution currency. After setting an all-time high recently, last week’s BTC traded volume in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) topped $13 million

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Bitcoin Adoption In Full Swing As Bitcoin Weekly P2P Volumes Set Record Highs Across Sub-Saharan Africa

Heading into one of the most important weeks in BTC’s history – third halving event – Africa is showing great steps in adoption with record volume levels recorded over the past week. Can Africa lead adoption post-Bitcoin halving? Africa is silently leading the Bitcoin adoption across the world as the peer to peer volumes recorded

Lujan Odera May 7, 2020

Heading into one of the most important weeks in BTC’s history – third halving event – Africa is showing great steps in adoption with record volume levels recorded over the past week. Can Africa lead adoption post-Bitcoin halving? Africa is silently leading the Bitcoin adoption across the world as the peer to peer volumes recorded

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Africa Leading The Charge On Bitcoin (BTC) Adoption As P2P Volumes Reach Record Levels

Africa’s strong showing on P2P exchanges. Kenya and Ghana lead the charge with over 100% increase in P2P volume in a year. One of the fastest growing regions in peer-to-peer transactions of Bitcoin (BTC) is sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past year, the volumes traded on the top two P2P exchanges – Paxful and LocalBitcoins –

Lujan Odera March 11, 2020

Africa’s strong showing on P2P exchanges. Kenya and Ghana lead the charge with over 100% increase in P2P volume in a year. One of the fastest growing regions in peer-to-peer transactions of Bitcoin (BTC) is sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past year, the volumes traded on the top two P2P exchanges – Paxful and LocalBitcoins –

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The Bitcoin Con Call – Twitter CEO Talks with Internet Pioneers from Africa and Hong-Kong

Jack Dorsey, the CEO/Founder of Twitter and Founder of Square Crypto is not shy when it comes to Bitcoin. It is evident on his Twitter page and the efforts he has been putting around it. Today, Dorsey posts the snapshot of a conference call with Dr. Nii Quaynor and Pindar Wong. The topics of discussion – Bitcoin.

Nivesh Rustgi February 21, 2020

Jack Dorsey, the CEO/Founder of Twitter and Founder of Square Crypto is not shy when it comes to Bitcoin. It is evident on his Twitter page and the efforts he has been putting around it. Today, Dorsey posts the snapshot of a conference call with Dr. Nii Quaynor and Pindar Wong. The topics of discussion – Bitcoin.

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One of Africa’s fastest growing economies to fund blockchain development in 2020

As one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, Rwanda aims to keep up with the rest of the world on matters in blockchain as it becomes the latest state to allocate a portion of its budget to the industry. According to reports from New Time Rwanda, a local publication, part of the allocation to

Lujan Odera December 13, 2019

As one of the fastest growing economies in Africa, Rwanda aims to keep up with the rest of the world on matters in blockchain as it becomes the latest state to allocate a portion of its budget to the industry. According to reports from New Time Rwanda, a local publication, part of the allocation to

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Bitcoin Volume In This African Nation Has Hit a New All-Time High

Africa, as a continent, has been quick in embracing cryptocurrency. Be it Nigerians supporting Bitcoin despite their central bank telling them it is not a legal tender, or Kenya making up the bulk of trading volume on LocalCryptos, there are several examples to prove that Africans love crypto. The country of Ghana recently joined the

Vinnie Singh December 11, 2019

Africa, as a continent, has been quick in embracing cryptocurrency. Be it Nigerians supporting Bitcoin despite their central bank telling them it is not a legal tender, or Kenya making up the bulk of trading volume on LocalCryptos, there are several examples to prove that Africans love crypto. The country of Ghana recently joined the

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P2P Purchases of Bitcoin in Sub-Saharan Africa Surpass 2017 Highs

From statistics, there is every reason to believe that sub-Saharan Africa will be the next frontier for Bitcoin and general cryptocurrency adoption. Combined, the number of Bitcoin purchases from Paxful and LocalBitcoins soared past 2017 highs, highlighting how BTC, despite recent downturns, is on demand. Bitcoin as a Facilitator Sub Saharan Africa has surpassed volume

Dalmas Ngetich November 28, 2019

From statistics, there is every reason to believe that sub-Saharan Africa will be the next frontier for Bitcoin and general cryptocurrency adoption. Combined, the number of Bitcoin purchases from Paxful and LocalBitcoins soared past 2017 highs, highlighting how BTC, despite recent downturns, is on demand. Bitcoin as a Facilitator Sub Saharan Africa has surpassed volume

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Crypto Adoption: This South African Nation is Building the Most Versatile & Advanced Crypto

  Lesotho, a nation in the South African sub-continent has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Apollo Foundation for creating a multi-functional cryptocurrency. Interestingly, this makes the country one of the first in the African continent to take definitive steps towards adopting crypto and blockchain.  MOU Signed With Apollo Africa Chairman For

Supriya Saxena December 10, 2019

  Lesotho, a nation in the South African sub-continent has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Apollo Foundation for creating a multi-functional cryptocurrency. Interestingly, this makes the country one of the first in the African continent to take definitive steps towards adopting crypto and blockchain.  MOU Signed With Apollo Africa Chairman For

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UK NGO Implements Blockchain to Provide Banking Services to Sierra Leone

UK-based Technology Charity Organization, Kiva, is implementing blockchain to create an online ID database in the African Country of Sierra Leone. The move will ease the process of providing loans and banking aid to its population. Reportedly, Schan Duff, Vice President of Strategy for Kiva with Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio, established the system in the capital

Nivesh Rustgi August 22, 2019

UK-based Technology Charity Organization, Kiva, is implementing blockchain to create an online ID database in the African Country of Sierra Leone. The move will ease the process of providing loans and banking aid to its population. Reportedly, Schan Duff, Vice President of Strategy for Kiva with Sierra Leone President, Julius Maada Bio, established the system in the capital

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Kamari Plans Large-Scale Implementation of Blockchain Technology in Africa

Kamari is a blockchain based platform which aims to build an ecosystem of mobile gaming and payments in Africa. The project aims to provide a decentralized global platform for gaming, lottery, betting, and payments. The vast African continent offers a lot of potential for growth due to its demographics and growth characteristics. Kamari has procured

Nivesh Rustgi June 14, 2019

Kamari is a blockchain based platform which aims to build an ecosystem of mobile gaming and payments in Africa. The project aims to provide a decentralized global platform for gaming, lottery, betting, and payments. The vast African continent offers a lot of potential for growth due to its demographics and growth characteristics. Kamari has procured

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Is Cryptocurrency the Solution to Africa’s Banking Challenges

Over the years, bitcoin has evolved into something we never thought it was going to be. It became this juggernaut of a cryptocurrency. It reached all-time highs that no one expected. Somehow, the volatility of bitcoin’s price both became an advantage and disadvantage of bitcoin. It became a disadvantage because it scared away investors and

Guest Author March 8, 2019

Over the years, bitcoin has evolved into something we never thought it was going to be. It became this juggernaut of a cryptocurrency. It reached all-time highs that no one expected. Somehow, the volatility of bitcoin’s price both became an advantage and disadvantage of bitcoin. It became a disadvantage because it scared away investors and

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How Regulation is Shaping Cryptocurrency Adoption in Africa

Note: The original version of the article was published by Cloudbet and is part is part of the Cloudbet Blog’s series on big-picture blockchain stories. For more in-depth discussions on all things crypto, tune into our In the Cloudsection and follow us on Twitter. Home to over 1.2 billion people, the African continent is seeing

Guest Author July 24, 2020

Note: The original version of the article was published by Cloudbet and is part is part of the Cloudbet Blog’s series on big-picture blockchain stories. For more in-depth discussions on all things crypto, tune into our In the Cloudsection and follow us on Twitter. Home to over 1.2 billion people, the African continent is seeing

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Cryptocurrency Regulation battle Intense In Africa, Regulators Pin Down Suspicious Cryptocurrency Projects

Cryptocurrency craze among African audience is at its peak but 2019 might see many African countries imposing cryptocurrency regulations. The latest report released on January 03, 2019 indicates the initiative of ‘Africa’s new regulatory working group’ created to find out the potentials of blockchain and cryptocurrencies within the nation. Regulators keen to impose cryptocurrency regulations

Tabassum January 8, 2019

Cryptocurrency craze among African audience is at its peak but 2019 might see many African countries imposing cryptocurrency regulations. The latest report released on January 03, 2019 indicates the initiative of ‘Africa’s new regulatory working group’ created to find out the potentials of blockchain and cryptocurrencies within the nation. Regulators keen to impose cryptocurrency regulations

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Crypto Indicators On Rise in Africa Despite Market Collapse

According to the data coming from a leading global cryptocurrency-marketplace, Paxful, the interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in Africa have continued to grow at a rapid pace despite the market meltdown. Appetite for cryptocurrency in Africa is on an increase Africa now accounts for the highest number of new subscribers for Paxful per month.

Nilesh Maurya January 1, 2019

According to the data coming from a leading global cryptocurrency-marketplace, Paxful, the interest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in Africa have continued to grow at a rapid pace despite the market meltdown. Appetite for cryptocurrency in Africa is on an increase Africa now accounts for the highest number of new subscribers for Paxful per month.

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Binance’s Fiat-to-Crypto Exchange in Uganda Kicks Off Pairing Ugandan Shilling with BTC and ETH

October 15 would be a day remembered in the history of cryptocurrencies in Uganda and Africa as Binance announced the launch of its fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchange in Uganda. The exchange will be the first to provide BTC and ETH pairs with local currency, the Ugandan shilling. More cryptocurrency pairs with Ugandan shilling to be added in

Nilesh Maurya October 16, 2018

October 15 would be a day remembered in the history of cryptocurrencies in Uganda and Africa as Binance announced the launch of its fiat-to-cryptocurrency exchange in Uganda. The exchange will be the first to provide BTC and ETH pairs with local currency, the Ugandan shilling. More cryptocurrency pairs with Ugandan shilling to be added in

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Stability of Fiat Challenged Again as Bitcoin Outperforms 3 National Currencies Despite a Decline

As the outlook of the global economy is changing, many countries in South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe are facing an economic crisis like the situation with increasing sovereign debt and plunging currencies. This scenario of depreciating currencies has bought the stability of Fiat currencies under question and if research undertaken by Pension Partners is

Nilesh Maurya September 4, 2018

As the outlook of the global economy is changing, many countries in South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe are facing an economic crisis like the situation with increasing sovereign debt and plunging currencies. This scenario of depreciating currencies has bought the stability of Fiat currencies under question and if research undertaken by Pension Partners is

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Singer Akon Enters Crypto Market with AKoin to Build a Futuristic City

Singer Akon is all set to launch his own cryptocurrency named AKoin in order to build an Akon Crypto City in Africa which according to him can help the people of Africa grow. Crypto’s celebrity crush gets a musical & futuristic twist with AKoin Cryptocurrencies aren’t new to the charm of the cryptocurrencies. Crypto world

Anjali Tyagi June 20, 2018

Singer Akon is all set to launch his own cryptocurrency named AKoin in order to build an Akon Crypto City in Africa which according to him can help the people of Africa grow. Crypto’s celebrity crush gets a musical & futuristic twist with AKoin Cryptocurrencies aren’t new to the charm of the cryptocurrencies. Crypto world