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3air solves Africa’s massive internet access problem with Cardano-based ISP platform
Today, 3air, a blockchain-based startup, announced it will leverage the power of decentralization to provide internet connectivity to consumers in Africa and provide the physical infrastructure to supThe post 3air solves Africa’s massive internet access problem with Cardano-based ISP platform appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2021-11-3 15:15 | |
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3air Plans To Solve Africa’s Internet Connectivity Issues With Cardano-Based ISP Platform
3air blockchain-based startup has plans to leverage the rapidly growing decentralization capabilities to provide seamless internet connection in Africa. Only 20% of the people residing in Africa are active internet users, with less than 1% having broadband access. дальше »
2021-11-3 21:29 | |
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Cryptocurrencies Are Elevating The Lives & Livelihoods Of Millions Across Under-Developed Economies
This year, the use and acceptance of cryptocurrencies have experienced brisk expansion, especially in developing and under-developed regions like Latin America and Africa. Clouded by hyperinflation, decades of political and economic problems, feeble national currencies, and scarcity of traditional financial services, young populations within these regions with access to smartphones and the internet are playing a critical role in driving the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2021-10-15 21:11 | |
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IOG’s Partner World Mobile Launched Public Token Sale On Cardano
Almost two months ago, Input-Output Global (IOG) and World Mobile revealed their partnership on Cardano Africa Special. Their objective is to “connect the unconnected” and provide them with an internet connection. дальше »
2021-6-18 22:48 | |
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Cardano (ADA) launches another project in Africa, this time in Tanzania
Cardano (ADA) has taken more steps to solidify its interest in the African market. The network recently announced another partnership in Tanzania to facilitate financial empowerment, digital identity, and internet connectivity to rural communities in the country. дальше »
2021-5-1 15:12 | |
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Connecting The Unconnected: Cardano To Bring Stable Internet Connectivity To Africa Via Partnership With World Mobile
IOHK’s foray into developing countries, especially African nations, has been welcomed with delight as the blockchain company announced a partnership with global telecommunications company World Mobile. дальше »
2021-5-1 13:36 | |
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Cardano Africa Special reveals second major partnership, this time with Tanzania
The East African country of Tanzania will partner with Cardano’s parent company IOG to facilitate mobile internet connectivity, digital identity, and financial empowerment to rural communities in the country. дальше »
2021-4-30 23:30 | |
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Cardano Blockchain Infrastructure Selected in a New Drive to Bring Sustainable Internet Connectivity to Zanzibar and Tanzania
In its foray into Africa, Input Output, a research and development product engineering company, says it will partner with World Mobile Group in a new initiative aimed at bringing sustainable internet connectivity to users in Zanzibar and Tanzania. дальше »
2021-4-30 19:35 | |
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South Africa Leads Crypto Revolution in Africa – Challenges Spur and Slow Adoption
Africans rank atop global cryptocurrency ownership rates, according to a new report by Arcade Research. South Africa ranks third globally with 13% of its internet users owning or using cryptocurrencies, while 11% of connected Nigerians own cryptocurrencies in the fifth-placed populous West African country. дальше »
2020-5-24 16:35 | |
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Op Ed: Bitcoin in Africa, What Needs to Be Done to Encourage Adoption?
Bitcoin has the potential to revolutionize the African continent. Through Bitcoin, millions of unbanked Africans will have access to financial services. These and many more such statements exist across the internet. дальше »
2019-6-1 21:48 | |
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Sending Crypto While Offline: Solving Africa’s Connectivity Challenge
Africa has come a long way in technology and connectivity. Before the start of the decade, few knew what a smartphone was. However, according to data from The GSM Association, around 250 million Africans own a smartphone as of last year. дальше »
2019-5-29 21:34 | |
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South Africa Proudly Leads The World In Crypto Adoption
A recent Hootsuite study revealed that South Africa ranks first in the world for the highest percentage of internet users who own cryptocurrencies. The social media management firm conducted the global survey in partnership with London-based WeAreSocial. дальше »
2019-3-24 23:24 | |
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Australia PM Call for ‘Crackdown’ on ‘Ungoverned’ Internet is Walking a Dangerous Road
Freedom. Such a harmless word. Yet billions of people have died to defend those bloodstained syllables over the centuries. In the wake of the horrifying Christchurch shootings in New Zealand, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison implored the G20 to discuss ‘crackdowns’ on the ‘ungoverned internet’. дальше »
2019-3-20 11:58 | |
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Australian PM Call for ‘Crackdown’ on ‘Ungoverned’ Internet is Walking a Dangerous Road
Freedom. Such a harmless word. Yet billions of people have died to defend those bloodstained syllables over the centuries. In the wake of the horrifying Christchurch shootings in New Zealand, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison implored the G20 to discuss ‘crackdowns’ on the ‘ungoverned internet’. дальше »
2019-3-20 11:58 | |
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Blockstream’s Satellite Messaging API Is Now Available on Mainnet
Blockstream has launched its satellite messaging application programming interface (API) on mainnet. Essentially, this means users can now broadcast data via the company’s satellite network and pay with Lightning payments. дальше »
2019-3-14 22:15 | |
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Blocktream’s Satellite Messaging API Is Now Available on Mainnet
Blockstream has launched its satellite messaging application programming interface (API) on mainnet. Essentially, this means users can now broadcast data via the company’s satellite network and pay with Lightning payments. дальше »
2019-3-14 22:15 | |
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Grim Stories of Ethical, Privacy Abuses Emerge About Coinbase’s New Partners
When Coinbase acquired Neutrino for an unspecified amount in February 2019, the news looked like business as usual: A cryptocurrency juggernaut had made another acquisition. дальше »
2019-3-1 17:19 | |
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January in Africa: Internet shutdowns, Uber Lite, and massive funding
As expected, January was a quiet month in African tech, but there was just enough news — good and bad — to make a monthly wrap worthwhile. Internet shutdowns were all the rage among governments on the continent in 2018, and the early signs are that is set to continue in 2019. дальше »
2019-2-5 15:35 | |
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Report From Within Shut Down Zimbabwe: A Government That’s Crippled Its Own Economy
A shutdown of the internet by the Zimbabwe government this week, in an attempt to quell deadly protests, ended up achieving the exact opposite result – a total shutdown of the economy, including key public services like health and education. дальше »
2019-1-18 15:45 | |
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Blockstream Says New Satellite Allows For Bitcoin Payments Without Internet And Supports LN
Blockstream CSO Says New Satellite Allows For Bitcoin Transactions Without Internet And Supports LN The blockchain company Blockstream has leased the fifth satellite a few days ago. The main intention is to broadcast the Bitcoin blockchain to the Asia Pacific Region. дальше »
2018-12-21 20:58 | |
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Blockstream Satellite Now Means Most Of The World Can Use Bitcoin Without Internet
Blockchain technology company Blockstream revealed the second phase of its satellite-based Bitcoin communications project Blockstream Satellite this week. Satellite Coverage Expands To Asia Pacific Part of a plan to provide free private Bitcoin sending and receiving without the need for an internet connection, the company now provides satellite coverage of the Asia Pacific region, an accompanying blog post confirmed December 17. дальше »
2018-12-18 22:00 | |
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Man Tortured For His Bitcoin: 4 Ways to Protect Your BTC Funds
A Bitcoin trader from South Africa has reportedly been drugged, kidnapped, and tortured over his Bitcoin holdings. The assault happened after the man followed an invite to an anonymous presentation, highlighting the threats lurking on the internet. дальше »
2018-12-4 19:00 | |
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Social media mobs are worse for society than the people they shame
Back in 2013, Justine Sacco was getting ready to visit her family in South Africa, and before she boarded her flight, she made an insensitive joke on Twitter: “Going to Africa. Hope I don’t get AIDS. дальше »
2018-10-31 11:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency That Works Without Internet, mCoin Launches In Africa
London-based ONEm Communications has announced the launch of its mCoin program across Africa. Designed to be a hybrid currency, mCoin is a digital currency that can be transferred over text or through the smartphone app. дальше »
2018-9-25 21:26 | |
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Cryptos Are Struggling In Africa Because The Continent’s Internet Is Mediocre
even with almost a fifth of the world’s population living in the continent, African governments spend just a third of the world’s total expenditure on broadband connection. The post Cryptos Are Struggling In Africa Because The Continent’s Internet Is Mediocre appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-9-16 18:38 | |
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Poor Internet Access Could Slow Down Cryptocurrency Growth In Africa
Africa is often lauded as the next big thing for cryptocurrency adoption and development. But could poor internet access and connectivity slow down progress? A new report by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) shows that it will cost $450 billion to connect 1. дальше »
2018-9-15 06:15 | |
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Akoin Wants To Undo ‘Confusing’ Launch, Become Serious Project
Despite the mainstream media’s stream-of-bad-news schedule, cryptocurrency has a long and proud tradition of philanthropy. The Pineapple Fund, which closed in early May, donated $55m in bitcoin to a wide variety of charitable causes, including water sanitation in Africa and improving internet privacy levels. дальше »
2018-8-17 18:52 | |
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July in Africa: Free Google Wi-Fi and agriculture drones
Internet usage in Africa is growing, but not quickly enough for Google, which wants to give it a nudge to boost its user base on the continent. Things came to a head in July in this respect, with the company announcing it was partnering with Kenya’s third largest telecoms firm — Telkom — to launch commercial operations of its internet-beaming balloon project Loon in the East African country. дальше »
2018-8-2 14:50 | |
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