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Not Surprising, Nintendo Switch Shipments Were Impacted By Stuck Suez Canal Boat
13.5.2021
The global business trade seemed to grind to a halt this past March when the Ever Given container ship got stuck in the Suez Canal. Loads of product shipments were impacted, including the Nintendo Switch.Read more
Egypt’s Growing P2P Volumes Being Driven by Crypto Traders Under the Age of 34
23.4.2021
A recent market report by Localbitcoins suggests that traders or holders under the age of 34 are driving crypto volumes in Egypt. This rise in Egyptian crypto transactions is evidenced by P2P data which shows the crypto asset’s weekly traded volumes averaging $205,000 in much of Q1 of 2021....
Finally, A Video Game About The Boat
26.3.2021
You’ve no doubt heard by now about (literally) the largest story in the world. Three days ago, the Ever Given, a 1,300-foot freight liner, grounded on both shores of the Suez Canal, blocking any passage for any other boats. Despite the best efforts of engineers, tugboats, and one very determined...
Yes, People Are Writing Horny Fanfic About the Suez Canal and the Ever Given
26.3.2021
You know the story by now: A massive container ship has been stuck in the Suez Canal since Tuesday, successfully blocking one of the busiest shipping routes on the planet. Ships have been forced to travel around the Cape of Good Hope like it’s the 1700s, global trade has been disrupted, there...
Africa’s solarized digitalization agenda in the time of coronavirus
20.3.2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the necessity for the digitalization and sustainable development of African economies
How a Massive Devaluation of the Egyptian Pound Inspired a $100M Bitcoin ETP
7.11.2020
Hany Rashwan, CEO of Amun/21Shares, explains how the proverbial bitcoin lightbulb went off when his native Egypt’s currency devalued in 2016
Bitcoin use rise in Egypt amid economic recession
4.10.2020
People continue to turn to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to boost their profits even amid a pandemic
Interest in Bitcoin Soars in Egypt Amid Economic Crisis and Unemployment
3.10.2020
A growing number of Egyptians are reportedly turning to bitcoin amid rising unemployment and the economic crisis. An Egyptian bitcoin community is seeing a huge spike in the number of members interested in bitcoin mining and trading. Egyptians Increasingly Attracted to Bitcoin Many Egyptians...
Exclusive Casino Tournament with $5000 Prize Pool Begins at Bitcoin Games
16.9.2020
Play in the newly launched tournament at Bitcoin Games to win a share of the $5000 prize pot, get guaranteed Free Spins just for participating. Play to Win The premium entertainment provider Bitcoin Games has been loading its arsenal of casino games with some of the most sought after software...
India Leads P2P Volume Records Among Emerging Markets
22.7.2020
Numerous emerging crypto markets are showing dramatic growth in P2P trade, with India and Ghana producing enormous growth during 2020
Africa Is Experiencing a Crypto Renaissance
24.5.2020
Crypto use and adoption is beginning to see significant growth across Africa
From Buenos Aires to Beirut – Covid-19 Excuse Restricts Millions of Citizens from Withdrawing Their Own Money
18.5.2020
The coronavirus and the government-induced lockdowns have wreaked havoc on the global economy and millions of people can’t access their own money. Reports from financial stricken areas like Venezuela, Argentina, and Lebanon show that citizens are being stopped from accessing their...
Egypt Limits Bank and ATM Withdrawals Citing Rampant Cash Outflow and Coronavirus Fears
30.3.2020
On Sunday, the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) announced it had instructed financial institutions in the country to put withdrawal limits in place for cash. Regional reports disclose that Egyptian residents can only withdraw 10,000 Egyptian pounds ($640) and businesses can only withdraw 50,000 pounds...
Egyptian National Bank Turns to Blockchain to Boost Remittance Business
12.2.2020
Ripple has onboarded the National Bank of Egypt to its blockchain powered cross-border payments network, RippleNet
The Demand for Permissionless Freedom Is Just Getting Started
25.10.2019
Every year the world seems to be getting crazier and more people are starting to realize that it stems from oppressive government transgressions against a peaceful society. The world has noticed millions of people from France, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Indonesia and more are rising up because citizens...
Egypt Lays Out Path for a Crypto Future With Draft Law
6.6.2019
First crypto law in Egypt is anticipated this year, but what made the country call off the ban and welcome the new technology?
Encrypted Email Service Launches on Blockstack With Bitcoin Features
3.6.2019
An Egyptian web firm is building Dmail on Blockstack to bring bitcoin-friendly privacy tech to the Middle East
Egypt Lifts Ban, Will Allow Licensed Cryptocurrency Companies
29.5.2019
Egypt is considering legislation that would let the central bank issue licenses for cryptocurrency-related activities
Egypt: Central Bank’s Draft Law Requires Licenses for Crypto-Related Activities
28.5.2019
A new banking law drafted for Egypt’s central bank will make it mandatory to obtain licenses in advance of creating, advertising or operating platforms for issuing or trading crypto