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MobileCoin Appoints New CEO for Global Expansion of Crypto Payments
14.9.2023
MobileCoin, a privacy-focused payments network and the builder of Signal's crypto payments feature, has moved its chief technology officer, Sara Drakeley, into the chief executive officer position.
According to the press release, Drakeley's appointment emphasizes the company's plans to "amplify...
Today in Crypto: BNB Chain Developers Reveal Public Launch of opBNB's Mainnet, Nansen Launches New AI-Powered Version, Ripple Will do 80% of Hiring This Year Outside the US
13.9.2023
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Opera browser debuts stablecoin wallet MiniPay in Africa
13.9.2023
Opera’s new in-browser, non-custodial wallet runs on the Celo blockchain and targets the platform’s user base in Africa for P2P stablecoin transactions
Nigerian Web3 Startup Nestcoin Secures $1.9 million in Funding
11.9.2023
The Nigerian Web3 startup Nestcoin has reportedly secured a total of $1.9 million in funding from both existing and new investors. The capital raised will be used to bolster Nestcoin’s finances and further develop the startup’s non-custodial wallet. Impact of FTX’s Collapse...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: IMF Alert, Ark's Views, Jay-Z & Dorsey in Africa, FTX Drama
8.9.2023
The dynamic world of Bitcoin has been in the spotlight once again, experiencing both tumult and triumph. As of Friday, Bitcoin's price ascends to $26,289, marking a 1.5% hike.
However, it's not just the price that's making headlines. A recent study from the International Monetary Fund warns...
Africa's blockchain journey begins with poverty alleviation - CEO Sumotrust
8.9.2023
Africa must erase the poverty in general and help people into the middle class in order to drive faster blockchain technology incorporation
Ugandan Fintech Asaak Acquires Mexican Asset Financing Startup Flexclub
8.9.2023
The Ugandan mobility fintech Asaak recently spread its tentacles to Latin America after it bought the Mexican asset financing business Flexclub. The fintech’s CEO suggested that his company’s successful and profitable microfinance business partly influenced the decision to acquire the Mexican...
Kenyan Fintech Startup Kotani Pay Receives $2 Million Pre-Seed Funding
8.9.2023
The Kenyan fintech startup Kotani Pay has raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round which was led by P1 Ventures. The capital raised will be used to fund the startup’s expansion into five African countries. Felix Macharia said his firm is working with central banks, some of whom...
Stears announced as lead sponsor of AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2023
6.9.2023
Stears, one of the world’s leading providers of African data and insights, has been announced as the Lead Sponsor of AFSIC – Investing in Africa 2023. AFSIC 2023, Africa’s Investment Event, which will be held in London on the 9th and 10th of October 2023, is the meeting place...
The 9th Connected Banking Summit – West Africa will be held on November 15 & 16 in Accra, Ghana
5.9.2023
The Connected Banking Series focuses on building future-oriented banking models by accelerating the pace of digital transformation and delivering a delightful customer experience in line with policy and regulations while ensuring the highest standards of privacy and security. The Summit, collocated...
Jack Dorsey’s ₿trust acquires African Bitcoin organization Qala
5.9.2023
As part of the acquisition, Qala rebrands as the ₿trust Builders Programme and aims to drive the development and education across the Global South
Report: Kenyan Subscribers Constituted 25% Worldcoin’s Global Total in July
4.9.2023
At some point in July, there were as many as 350,000 Kenya-based residents who had subscribed and shown interest in receiving Worldcoin’s crypto token. According to a Kenyan legislator, Worldcoin executives are now expected to appear before a parliamentary committee on Sept....
Onboarding crypto users in Africa vs. the West — Fonbnk founder Christian Duffus explains
1.9.2023
Christian Duffus, founder of Fonbnk, believes a lack of basic infrastructure such as telecommunications is slowing down cryptocurrency adoption in Africa
South African Crypto Premium Surge After Kraken Abruptly Starts Blocking Deposits by Local Residents
31.8.2023
The premium on crypto assets listed on South African exchanges briefly surged to 3.5% after Kraken’s abruptly started blocking deposits from users based in the African country. Some South African crypto experts have linked Kraken’s decision to the Financial Action Task Force’s...
Africa-Focused Remittances Fintech Lemfi Raises $33 Million in Series A Funding Round
31.8.2023
An Africa-focused remittances platform, Lemfi, recently said it has raised $33 million in a Series A round led by Left Lane Capital. Lemfi said it will use the capital raise to “expand its product offering to the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.” Making Remittances Less...
Report: Nigerian Central Bank Sued for Dollarizing Economy
30.8.2023
In a lawsuit filed by a Nigerian human rights activist, the country’s central bank is accused of failing to stop the dollarization of the economy. According to the activist, the central bank’s unwillingness to stop economic agents from demanding U.S. dollars for domestic transactions...
Insights about the upcoming Africa Blockchain Summit 2023
29.8.2023
ACCRA, GHANA – Blockchain Foundation Africa, and Satoshi Center are proud to announce they are hosting the Africa Blockchain Summit at the prestigious University of Ghana from October 27 to 28, 2023. This landmark event is set to bring together various stakeholders in the Blockchain...
High Proliferation of Crypto Scams in Africa Linked to Limited Educational Efforts — Mitroplus Labs Founder
29.8.2023
According to Ivaibi Festo, the founder of Mitroplus Labs, a crypto and blockchain education organization, cybercriminals continue to find success in Africa because not enough is being done to educate residents on the basics of digital assets or the technology that underpins such assets. To make...
13th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa: Scaling digitally upwards for a financially inclusive future
28.8.2023
Lagos, Nigeria – Date* – Joined by ICPS as Presenting Partner, the 13th Africa Bank 4.0 Summit – West Africa, will be hosting a Fintech Startup Investor Forum (October 10), a 2-day conference (11th – 12th October) and Africa Bank Awards – West Africa (12th October evening) Following...
Latam Insights: Brazil’s Lula Pushes for BRICS Currency; Binance Drops Card Programs
28.8.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva pushes to issue a BRICS common currency, Binance drops card services, and Argentina gets invited to be part...