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Three African Countries Plan to Adopt Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Solutions
16.4.2022
Three African countries — namely Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Republic of Congo — are reportedly planning to adopt cryptocurrency and blockchain solutions powered by The Open Network (TON). Separately, Cameroon is considering issuing a national stablecoin...
Heavyweight Champ Francis Ngannou Plans to ‘Take Half of His UFC 270 Purse Paid in Bitcoin’
18.1.2022
The reigning UFC Heavyweight Champion Francis Ngannou has announced the mixed martial artist has partnered with the payments firm Cash App and plans to take half of his UFC 270 purse in bitcoin. Ngannou told his 620,100 Twitter followers that he believes “bitcoin can empower people...
Binance Becomes Official Sponsor of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2021)
11.1.2022
Binance is thrilled to announce that it is an official sponsor of the 2021 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament, taking place from January 9 till February 6, 2022 in Cameroon. What To Expect This sponsorship deal will make Binance the exclusive cryptocurrency and blockchain...
Cameroon to Hold Workshop Examining Challenges and Risks of Using Cryptocurrencies
15.11.2021
The government in Cameroon, which is reportedly keen on regulating cryptocurrencies, is set to hold a workshop that will look at the challenges and risks of using such digital currencies in the country. Proliferation of Scams According to a report by Business in Cameroon, the workshop, which is...
Nigerian Crypto Startup Yellow Card Raises $1.5 Million For Expansion in Africa
31.8.2020
Yellow Card has raised $1.5 million in a seed round. The Nigerian crypto startup said it will use the money to expand its operations in Africa while making it easier for people on the continent to buy and sell digital assets. Investors in the new round include Polychain, venture capital firm...