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Core DAO Launches $5 Million ‘Innovation Fund’ to Support Africa-Based Web3 Developers
26.1.2024
Core DAO, the foundation supporting Core Chain protocol, said on Jan. 24 that it has launched a fund to “provide resources and networks to support African Web3 builders.” Brendan Sedo said since much of Core DAO’s community is in Africa, it therefore made sense to launch a fund that...
Blockchain Technology Can Guarantee to Consumers ‘That Their Diamonds Have Been Ethically Sourced’ — Botswana President
31.10.2023
According to the president of Botswana, blockchain is one of the innovative solutions that the global diamond industry can use to ensure “blood diamonds” are excluded from formal markets. Using blockchain not only assures consumers but also enables them “to make informed choices...
Jelurida will launch 30-day blockchain education campaign across East Africa
13.10.2021
The tour will begin in Zanzibar on Oct. 23 before continuing on to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania
Crypto Usage and Trading Surging in Africa, Exchange CEO Says
23.7.2020
The popularity of crypto is on the rise in Africa, according to the CEO of one of the continent’s up and coming exchanges
Volvo Invests in Blockchain Startup to Trace Cobalt in Its Batteries
8.7.2020
Volvo’s venture arm invests in blockchain traceability startup Circular to track
Africa Is Experiencing a Crypto Renaissance
24.5.2020
Crypto use and adoption is beginning to see significant growth across Africa
Crypto Is the Revolution Leading Developing Countries to Financial Inclusion
19.5.2020
World regions with fast-growing financial and economic potential, such as Africa, could become the predominant crypto adopters
Africa Using Blockchain to Drive Change, Part Two: Southern Solutions
5.4.2020
While the enthusiasm for widespread blockchain adoption remains, lack of education and a dearth of technical know-how continues to be a stumbling block across Africa
South African National Blockchain Alliance Holds Online Launch
3.4.2020
The South African National Blockchain Alliance launches with the aim to drive adoption across public and private institutions
Big Tech in Blockchain: Comparing IBM, Microsoft, Apple, Google and More
29.3.2020
Big tech and blockchain — how do the world’s biggest firms compare?
Blockchain Africa Conference: Education Is Key Crypto Adoption Driver
24.3.2020
Cryptocurrency trading is prevalent in certain pockets of Africa — but experts believe education is key to driving more adoption across the continent
The Blockchain Africa Participants Optimistic About Continent Becoming Center of Progress
23.3.2020
Africa’s ability to adopt and drive innovations that improve day-to-day living could make the continent a leader in global blockchain development
Binance to Launch Fiat Support in South Africa, Donate $1M to Blockchain Education
15.3.2020
Changpeng Zhao announces the launch of fiat support for South African users
South Africa Looks to Blockchain to Reduce Unemployment
13.3.2020
South Africa’s Presidency believes blockchain could improve mining systems and reduce unemployment in the country
Blockchain Africa Forges Ahead Despite Coronavirus Concerns
11.3.2020
Blockchain Africa conference attendance numbers affected by Coronavirus concerns
New Partnership Aims to Link Blockchain Communities From Africa and Asia
6.2.2020
Quras, a smart contract platform in Asia has partnered with Africa’s non-profit blockchain association, BNUG, to connect the two blockchain communities
Unpacking the Potential of Blockchain and Infrastructure in Africa
15.1.2020
Africa’s growing population, it’s economic potential, the significant shifts in the continent’s energy production: How soon Africa will become the world’s new blockchain hub?
Ghana Joins the Bandwagon — Plans for CBDC, Still Wary of Crypto
7.12.2019
Ghana’s financial institutions and regulators remain apathetic to crypto despite plans to test a pilot central bank digital currency in 2020
Opera-Backed Fintech OPay Seals $120M Investment to Grow Across Africa
18.11.2019
Nigerian fintech Opay — founded by crypto-supporting web browser Opera — has raised $120 million in series B funding to scale its payments solution across Africa
President of Uganda to Lead Blockchain Conference in Kampala in July
25.6.2019
President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda will be leading a conference in June on blockchain technologies and the “fourth industrial revolution”