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Max Keiser Says $28K Bitcoin ‘Still In Play’ After EU Elections Results
Max Keiser has upped his short-term Bitcoin price prediction to a new all-time high amid what he views as fresh political turmoil throughout Europe. BTC Profits From EU Elections EU election results have been coming in and show a continent becoming more politically polarized than ever. дальше »
2019-5-27 16:01 | |
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South African voters fear mobile political campaigns will steal their personal info
Mobile technology will arguably go down in history as the most successful innovation of our lifetime. Mobile devices, especially phones, are ubiquitous in large parts of the world. On the African continent, the rates of mobile phone ownership and access are rising exponentially. дальше »
2019-5-17 15:35 | |
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Facebook’s approach to fighting fake news is admirable, but not sustainable
With the huge EU elections around the corner, the issue of fake news has started to crop up again in headlines — and Facebook seems determined to make up for its mistakes from when the platform was abused in the 2016 US Presidential election. дальше »
2019-5-7 17:19 | |
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Africa’s mobile-based healthcare initiatives need regulatory and community support – not just funding
As a community health worker tasked with tracking infant vaccinations in Kenya, Collince Oluoch was overwhelmed by the burdens of the job. He encountered mothers with no record of their children’s vaccinations, caregivers who could not remember clinic visits and colleagues who fudged figures. дальше »
2019-5-5 19:08 | |
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Europeans Are Bullish On Crypto, Study Finds
The APAC region isn’t the only continent confident in crypto. Blockchain adoption is expanding in Europe, along with bullish sentiments. A recent set of studies published by bitcoin exchange bitFlyer, shows a high degree of consumer confidence in cryptocurrencies across Europe. дальше »
2019-4-26 23:41 | |
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Kenya Startup Puts Minerals On The Blockchain
Africa continues to play a leading role on blockchain adoption, increasing efficiency for the continent’s previously illiquid wealth. One of the latest steps forward is from Sawa Minerals, a blockchain-powered trading platform which has just announced its debut in Nairobi, Kenya. дальше »
2019-4-17 00:24 | |
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DASH Finds Inclusion For P2P Trading On Europe’s Largest Crypto Exchange, Bitcoin.de
DASH Is Listed For P2P Trading On Europe’s Largest Crypto Exchange Bitcoin.de, the largest European marketplace for crypto, has recently added DASH for its P2P trading list. The market, which has over 770,000 clients from the continent, lets the users transact directly using their private wallets without any kind of centralized activity. The only asset […] дальше »
2019-4-17 00:05 | |
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$20-$50 Trillion For Blockchain Adopting Countries in The Next 30 Years
The country to adopt blockchain technology would probably lead the tech space over the next three decades, and cryptocurrency enthusiasts believe that the country is in Asia due to the progress recorded so far in that continent. дальше »
2019-4-14 19:30 | |
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Regulators Tackle Businesses in Europe’s Crypto-Friendly Nations
There’s a group of countries on the Old Continent that have recognized the potential of the newly forming cryptoconomy. In the past couple of years, nations such as Malta, Switzerland and Estonia have been making efforts to attract businesses from the nascent industry, often rebuffed elsewhere. дальше »
2019-4-13 01:30 | |
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Why Africa Continues to Lag Behind in Cryptocurrency Adoption
Africa continues to dominate Google Trends search interest for “bitcoin,” but that has not translated into widespread adoption of cryptocurrency by users and businesses. Apart from opaque regulation and a lack of awareness, one of the major reasons for this failure has been the expansive use of mobile money on the continent. дальше »
2019-3-22 04:50 | |
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Binance launches cash-to-crypto service in Australia
CryptoNinjas Popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance, announced today a new platform to buy crypto to support adoption of cryptocurrency use in Australia. The launch of Binance Lite Australia marks Binance’s first fiat gateway on the continent, and provides a secure and reliable cash-to-bitcoin brokerage service. дальше »
2019-3-21 20:12 | |
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The Three Genius Policies That Made Malta A Major Home To The Largest Cryptocurrency Exchanges
Much of the growth of cryptocurrency and Blockchain in the European continent can largely be credited to Malta for its pronounced receptiveness of the technology that is cryptocurrency. Regulatory being one of the biggest hindrances to cryptocurrency in terms of national adaptation is no problem in Malta. дальше »
2019-3-11 08:59 | |
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Why Nigeria has the Potential to Make Cryptocurrency Dominant in Africa
At present, cryptocurrency is still yet to take its full course in any country on the African continent. With several hinderances from the government and traditional banks, it is nearly impossible for any cryptocurrency, be it Bitcoin or any other altcoin to receive full adaptation from African citizens. дальше »
2019-3-7 17:24 | |
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A Unicorn in the Making: VoguePay Is Making Payments Easier In Nigeria
The challenge of making and receiving payments in Africa has been widely documented. The continent has the world’s highest remittance fees, and payments between different countries aren’t any easier. дальше »
2019-3-5 22:55 | |
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Startup Company Sets up Bitcoin ATM in Botswana
Express Minds Ltd has set up a bitcoin automated teller machine (BATM) in Gaborone, Botswana, increasing the number of the machines on the continent to 10. The fiat-to-crypto machine allows users to purchase bitcoin by scanning a QR code for their wallet address, feed money into the machine and get the crypto equivalent automatically assigned […] The post Startup Company Sets up Bitcoin ATM in Botswana appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-3-4 13:15 | |
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Bittrex Leads $1.5 Million Seed Round in South African Crypto Exchange VALR
South Africa's VALR exchange is launching March 1, expanding bitcoin access across the continent. дальше »
2019-3-1 00:30 | |
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Bittrex Leads $1.5 Million Round for South African Crypto Exchange VALR
South Africa's VALR exchange is launching March 1, expanding bitcoin access across the continent. дальше »
2019-3-1 00:30 | |
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BlackRock CEO Blasts UK for ‘Irresponsible’ Brexit Delays, Plans Exit to US & Europe
The head of the world’s biggest asset manager, BlackRock, has lashed out at the “irresponsible” British government as Brexit draws closer. In an interview with CNBC Squawk Box, CEO Larry Fink confirmed that BlackRock was moving more of its operations out of London. дальше »
2019-2-25 16:27 | |
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Shutting down the internet doesn’t work, but governments keep doing it anyway
As the internet continues to gain considerable power and agency around the world, many governments have moved to regulate it. And where regulation fails, some states resort to internet shutdowns or deliberate disruptions. дальше »
2019-2-20 15:43 | |
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High Cost Slows Down Bitcoin ATM Growth in Africa
There are more than 4,000 bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) in the world, but only just about 10 (or 0.2 percent) of these are in Africa. In a continent widely touted as the next big growth region for cryptocurrency, could it be that the story of Africa’s growth isn’t as real as many “Africa rising” […] The post High Cost Slows Down Bitcoin ATM Growth in Africa appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-2-15 14:27 | |
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The Possibilities of Cryptocurrency Being of Great Need to the African Continent in the Coming Decades
The definition of growth and development is most evident in how engrafted a new technology seeps into society and become a way of life of the masses. In many parts of the world, especially in Europe, Asia and America, major actors don’t just like to be fed with an idea, they like taking the leap […] дальше »
2019-2-14 04:23 | |
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Is Cryptocurrency Powering the Explosive Economic Growth in Malta?
The blockchain and cryptocurrency-friendly nation of Malta has been forecast as the nation to experience the most economic growth during 2019. The European Commission projected that the small island country’s economy would grow by a huge 5. дальше »
2019-2-8 02:00 | |
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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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Zebpay Continues European Expansion, Launches EU-Wide Trading Tournament
Cryptocurrency exchange Zebpay is opening new offices in five European countries, increasing its presence on the continent to 43 countries. Launched in 2015 in India, Zebpay grew into one of the country’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges before shuttering its operation in September 2018, due to the crypto ban in the country. дальше »
2019-2-1 00:24 | |
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Coinbase Targets Asia with Institutional Products as It Integrates International Swift Transfers
The leading U. S exchange is expanding its reach, and Asia is its target. In a series of recent moves geared towards thriving in a bearish market, Coinbase is set to go head to head with some of the biggest exchanges globally in Asia. дальше »
2019-1-23 21:26 | |
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European Banking Regulators Call for Unity in Crypto Regulations
Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent. дальше »
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
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European Banking Authority (EBA) Urges the European Commission to Carry out Further Studies on Cryptos
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has published the report of its assessment concerning the suitability and applicability of existing financial laws to cryptoassets. The body has made it clear that the European Union Commission needs to study the blockchain space extensively to enable it to formulate robust laws capable of governing the entire continent, according to a press release on. дальше »
2019-1-11 22:00 | |
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European Banking Authority (EBA) Ponders New Crypto Rules for Consumer Protection
The European Banking Authority, also known as EBA, released a report with a new set of rules to improve the regulatory landscape for virtual currencies and blockchain technology in the European Union (EU). дальше »
2019-1-10 21:41 | |
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December in Africa: Ghanian healthcare drones and Cameroonian separatist cryptocurrency
December is an expensive month for anyone, and tech companies across Africa went on a fundraising spree in advance of the festive period last month. Companies from across the continent, in a variety of sectors, raised funding in December. дальше »
2019-1-7 13:33 | |
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Press Release: How Long Until There is no More Cash in Europe?
For decades, cash has been the primary tool used by people to pay for items in Europe. The use of paper currency, as well as coins, is set to continue in the continent, but the increase in electronic payments could well disrupt the norm. дальше »
2019-1-3 07:39 | |
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Blockchain Firms Hozien and Cripto Conserje Ready to Help Refugees in Latin America
Two cryptocurrency and blockchain firms have now partnered in order to help Latin American refugees and other communities. The Latin-American based non-profit blockchain firm Cripto Conserje and Horizen, a Delaware-headquartered company will be working in order to improve the refugee situation in the continent. дальше »
2018-12-29 22:17 | |
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Bitcoin, XRP, Litecoin and Ethereum Going Live On Crypto Trading Platform Of Germany’s 2nd Largest Stock Exchange, Stuttgart
Going by the level of awareness of cryptocurrency in Europe and the number of crypto investors around the continent, the second largest stock exchange market in Germany and the ninth largest in Europe, Stuttgart, will be venturing into the crypto market by Jan 2019. дальше »
2018-12-24 16:41 | |
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Seven E.U. Nations Sign Declaration to Explore Use Cases for Distributed Ledgers
As many as seven countries in the European Union are banding together to help promote blockchain technology throughout the continent, Financial Times reported December 4, 2018. The list of countries mostly comprises of southern members, including France, Italy, and Spain. дальше »
2018-12-8 16:00 | |
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KBX Token – a Cryptocurrency Exchange for Investors in Africa
The world is moving fast into digital assets, and crypto currencies are the next big serious investments for anyone looking to make sustainable returns and profits with their investments. Which is the reason why hyper growth economies like Africa, the continent that the world is turning to, for the next phase of global growth, needs […] The post KBX Token – a Cryptocurrency Exchange for Investors in Africa appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-12-8 00:36 | |
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November in Africa: Spotify expands and drones protect wildlife
Too often in these monthly wraps we look at the negative side of tech in Africa, usually what governments are doing to milk the sector for all it is worth. Last month, however, we saw the potential for tech on the continent, and how if it is employed in the right way it can have really meaningful impact across a variety of spaces. дальше »
2018-12-5 12:01 | |
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Ripple and NEM launch EU blockchain association to cozy up to regulators
Blockchain firms want to stay on the good side of Europe, it seems. Ripple, NEM, and company have founded a new association to represent the interests of blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses across the continent. дальше »
2018-12-4 15:41 | |
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Trading Platform Paxful Completes Construction for Second School in Rwanda
Children in the Rwandan village of Kasebigege are being given a greater chance to pursue a sound education as construction on a new school, developed by bitcoin marketplace Paxful, has been completed. дальше »
2018-12-3 22:11 | |
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Blockchain Technology Can Solve Africa’s Energy Problems
Despite the abundance of many forms of natural energy in Africa, including solar, wind and hydro, several parts of the vast continent still have no access to 24/7 interrupted electricity. According to a World Economic Forum report on November 29, 2018, blockchain technology can fix the energy issues of Africa if well utilized. дальше »
2018-12-2 02:00 | |
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ECB Launches TIPS, Allegedly Ripple Instant Payment Service
CoinSpeaker ECB Launches TIPS, Allegedly Ripple Instant Payment Service TIPS aims to offer low-fee instant settlements in Euros to customers across the continent. Eurozone bank customers will be able to access TIPS 24 hours a day to enjoy easy and secure payments – similar to Venmo in the United States. дальше »
2018-11-30 14:08 | |
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Target Instant Payments System (TIPS) To Launch By TAS Group And ECB, Ripple Or XRP Technology Could Power Its Future
The European Central Bank (ECB) just launched a fast, international payment technology called Target Instant Payments System, or TIPS. TIPS aims to offer low-fee instant settlements in Euros to customers across the continent. дальше »
2018-11-30 08:01 | |
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Why Cryptocurrencies are the next big thing in Africa
Many people would not expect Africa to be a good destination for finance. However, the continent has proven over and over again that it is well accommodating to the industry. One of the newest additions is the cryptocurrency market with several countries like South Africa, Ghana, and Nigeria. дальше »
2018-11-21 14:14 | |
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OKCoin Adds the Argentine Peso as It Eyes Expansion Into Latin America
Despite a prolonged cryptocurrency bear market and regulatory uncertainties, OKCoin, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, is expanding to Latin America launching a new exchange platform headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina. дальше »
2018-11-15 17:45 | |
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Nigeria’s Blockchain Businesses Request Central Bank Of Nigeria (CBN) For New Crypto Guidelines
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which doesn’t recognize cryptos as legal tender are getting requests from the country’s Fintech startups to provide legal guidelines for the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. дальше »
2018-11-12 08:00 | |
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African Citizens Continues Massive Adaptation Of Cryptocurrency Despite Tax And Regulatory Issues
It is interesting to note that despite the fact that cryptocurrencies were conceived far away from the African continent, it is rapidly following in the footsteps of Europe’s Malta to become home for a handful of cryptocurrency exchanges, wallets, and tokens in their numbers. дальше »
2018-11-10 18:23 | |
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Pan-African Organization Launches Framework to Encourage Cryptocurrency Trade
On Nov. 2, the African Digital Asset Framework (ADAF) launched with a mandate to promote cryptocurrency commerce within the continent. Co-founder Felix Macharia said ADAF is an open-source software platform to create cross-border standards for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-11-4 05:05 | |
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African Techpreneurs catalysing the Blockchain Revolution
Africa has been at forefront of many advancements over the years, still, it is not the first continent that people would consider for technological advances. This is due to the fact, that only the several challenges faced by Africa are advertised by media. дальше »
2018-11-3 15:41 | |
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Crypto Marketplace Paxful Demand for Cryptocurrency Reveals Growing on the African Continent
Cryptocurrency trading has widely been spread across the world, with significant concentrations collecting in Asia during recent years. On October 31, 2018, the peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace Paxful claims that the number of transactions from African consumers has soared significantly in recent times, mostly fueled by African millennials’ interest in the new space. дальше »
2018-11-2 09:00 | |
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Kenya’s Bithub Africa Mines Bitcoin Using Solar Power
Bithub Africa has started using off-grid solar power to mine bitcoin and ethereum. John Karanja, the founder and chief executive officer of the small Kenyan mining operation, hopes to spread the technology to the rest of the continent while exposing the lie that cryptocurrency mining poses a danger to the environment. дальше »
2018-10-31 12:50 | |
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