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Following Binance Uganda closure, Binance P2P makes strong inroads in Africa
The cryptocurrency exchange has given up on Binance Uganda, but the regional play remains strong
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Former Microsoft Engineer Says Nigerian Expatriates Are Using Bitcoin to Circumvent Country’s Overvalued Exchange Rate
A former Microsoft software engineer and co-founder of Buycoins Africa Tomiwa Lasebikan says some Nigerians expatriates are now using bitcoin to circumvent the country’s overvalued exchange rate when sending remittances. дальше »
2020-11-26 15:15 | |
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Nigeria is establishing a framework for widescale crypto adoption
Africa’s largest economy has become a bastion for crypto adoption.
дальше »2020-11-25 01:22 | |
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South Africa's FSCA issues draft declaration on crypto-assets
With the idea of crypto-assets gaining steam across the world, the question really is which country will be left behind. South Africa seems to be the latest country to make an effort to regulate cryptThe post South Africa's FSCA issues draft declaration on crypto-assets appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-11-22 09:35 | |
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Crypto Assets in South Africa Would Be Considered Financial Products Under Regulator Proposal
If implemented the declaration would require crypto firms in South Africa to register as financial services providers. дальше »
2020-11-23 21:32 | |
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South Africa Unveils New Crypto Rules as Usage Soars Exponentially
The South African financial regulator has published a draft declaration of crypto assets as financial products. The regulator says South Africa has experienced “an exponential increase in the provision and use of crypto assets. дальше »
2020-11-22 15:30 | |
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Etherisc-Powered Smart Contract Insurance Platform to Aid Kenyan Farmers
The Chainlink Community Grant Program is funding a blockchain project to aid smallholder farmers in Kenya. Using Blockchain to Help Farmers In a recent announcement, the Chainlink Community Grant Program revealed that it was funding a low-cost insurance project between decentralized insurance protocol named Etherisc and ACRE Africa, an Africa-based micro-insurance issuer. дальше »
2020-11-16 15:00 | |
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Ripple establishes its regional headquarters in Dubai
Ripple has chosen Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia (MEASA) region, as its regional headquarters. DIFC Authority unveiled this news via an official announcement on November 7, noting that the FinTech company chose it over other centres because of its innovative regulations, expansive network, and reputation. дальше »
2020-11-10 14:46 | |
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Binance announces a new affiliate program in Africa
Only a little more than a week ago, Binance announced that it has decided to shut down its subsidiary in Uganda. The process should be completed by the end of November, with the trading services officially ending on November 11th. дальше »
2020-11-6 12:26 | |
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Remittance Costs Lower in Q3 World Bank Study Shows – Only Cryptocurrencies Meeting UN Goal
The latest study by the World Bank shows that it costs 4. 98% on average to remit funds to South Asia which makes it the least expensive region while sub-Sahara Africa is the most expensive with an average cost of 8. дальше »
2020-10-31 19:30 | |
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MoAfrika – Africa’s Biggest Online Tour Operator now Accepts Bitcoin
PRESS RELEASE. With relaxed restrictions on lockdown measures in numerous countries around the world, Africa has opened her doors to tourists on both national and international levels yet again – albeit with strict health regulations to ensure the safety of all personnel and visitors. дальше »
2020-10-31 12:00 | |
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Covid-19 Hit Sub-Sahara Africa Gets $16 Billion From IMF, Region Still Faces $290B Financing Gap
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says its release of $16 billion towards sub-Sahara Africa will help to cover the needs of countries badly hit by the global pandemic, Covid-19. The financial institution says despite its swift action, the region still faces a financing gap of $290 billion between now and the year 2023. дальше »
2020-10-29 08:15 | |
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New stablecoin awaits approval from Kenyan regulators
Members of the Young Entrepreneurs Network Africa in Nairobi, Kenya are developing the YENTS stablecoin, a native token of the entrepreneurs’ Network which is expected to launch in November this yeaThe post New stablecoin awaits approval from Kenyan regulators appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-9-29 01:23 | |
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Crypto Industry Thriving on the African Continent
Africa is fast emerging as one of the planet’s centers for Bitcoin and cryptocurrency interest. Recent weeks have seen several developments that show a thriving industry on the continent. Developments include the addition of USDT to Africa’s largest peer-to-peer (P2P) marketplace, the expansion of crypto exchange and gift card services into new countries, and a […] The post Crypto Industry Thriving on the African Continent appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2020-9-29 21:35 | |
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Food, construction materials, and electricity top-ups with ETN?
Electroneum’s real-world utility in Africa expands to more countries and more products and services As the award-winning cryptocurrency’s third anniversary approaches, Electroneum finds itself at... дальше »
2020-9-26 09:14 | |
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Blockchain Bites: MakerDAO’s Do or Dai Moment, Bitcoin in Africa, Dollar Trends Up
MakerDAO has voted not to compensate victims of the "Black Thursday" flash crash, a former Pantera partner is launching a new crypto-focused fund and bitcoin may be headed to the doldrums as the U.S. dollar rises. дальше »
2020-9-25 18:35 | |
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Rising crypto adoption in Africa causes concern over regulation
A recent study by Chainalysis showed booming crypto adoption in Africa, a finding that... The post Rising crypto adoption in Africa causes concern over regulation appeared first on Coin Journal. дальше »
2020-9-23 14:57 | |
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Can Africa count on Bitcoin as its go-to safe-haven asset?
Bitcoin's status as a safe-haven asset has been one of its key selling points for a long time. In fact, this has enabled the world's largest and most dominant cryptocurrency to welcome more users intoThe post Can Africa count on Bitcoin as its go-to safe-haven asset? appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-9-18 21:30 | |
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Forex Strapped Nigeria Designates Crypto Assets as Securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Nigeria has designated crypto assets as securities as the authorities step up efforts to regulate Africa’s largest cryptocurrency market. The SEC says the classification of crypto assets for regulation is consistent with the country’s investment and securities laws of 2007. дальше »
2020-9-16 23:30 | |
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Bitcoin Revolution South Africa: Scam Claims Support by President Cyril Ramaphosa
A bitcoin investment scheme called “Bitcoin Revolution South Africa” has been gaining much attention lately. Promoters claim that famous South Africans endorse this platform, including mining billionaire Patrice Motsepe, comedian and actor Trevor Noah, and President Cyril Ramaphosa. дальше »
2020-9-15 09:15 | |
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New Draft Law Suggests The European Union Is Set To Regulate Cryptocurrencies
More countries have opened their doors to cryptocurrencies this year than we have seen in the previous years. As the demand for cryptocurrencies continues to soar, countries in Asia and Africa have begun to create and embrace lighter regulatory policies. дальше »
2020-9-13 19:21 | |
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South African Crypto Exchange Luno Expanding Globally After Acquisition by Digital Currency Group
Digital Currency Group has acquired South African cryptocurrency exchange Luno, which has more than five million customers in over 40 countries. The acquisition will help Luno expand globally, including across its existing markets in Africa, Europe, and Asia. дальше »
2020-9-10 18:30 | |
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Fiat Devaluation Drives Retail Bitcoin Transfers in Africa 56% in a Year: Report
Monthly cryptocurrency transfers to and from Africa under $10,000 soared more than 56% from a year ago to reach $316 million in June, according to new research by U. S. crypto analytics firm Chainalysis. дальше »
2020-9-10 11:00 | |
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More than Speculation, Bitcoin’s Real-World Usage Booms in Africa
Outsiders claim the sole purpose of bitcoin is speculation. Still, the data presents a much different picture in which these people who have declared the digital currency dead hundreds of times conveniently ignore. дальше »
2020-9-10 20:48 | |
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Ukraine, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria Among Top Countries by Cryptocurrency Adoption
Ukraine, Russia, China, South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and the U. S. are among the top-ranking countries by cryptocurrency adoption, according to the 2020 Global Crypto Adoption Index compiled by blockchain data analytics firm Chainalysis. дальше »
2020-9-9 19:45 | |
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Украина и Россия вышли в лидеры глобального индекса принятия криптовалют от Chainalysis
Украинцы и россияне являются наиболее активными пользователями криптовалют в мире. Об этом свидетельствует предварительный отчет аналитической компании Chainalysis. We have another preview of our Geography of Cryptocurrency Report! Read to learn about Africa's growing cryptocurrency economy, including use cases around remittances, commercial transactions, and saving in times of economic turbulence. дальше »
2020-9-8 18:24 | |
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Crypto-Friendly Banking Platform Cashaa Expanding in India, US, Africa
Crypto banking platform Cashaa has unveiled plans to expand its services in India, the U. S. , Africa, and the Caribbean. In India, the company aims to create “the first crypto-friendly banking platform” that is regulated by the central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Cashaa’s CEO has shared with news. дальше »
2020-9-6 19:15 | |
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Nigerian Crypto Startup Yellow Card Raises $1.5 Million For Expansion in Africa
Yellow Card has raised $1. 5 million in a seed round. The Nigerian crypto startup said it will use the money to expand its operations in Africa while making it easier for people on the continent to buy and sell digital assets. дальше »
2020-8-31 01:00 | |
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Akon Joins Presidential Campaign of Bitcoin Entrepreneur Brock Pierce as Chief Strategist
Akon has joined bitcoin entrepreneur Brock Pierce’s 2020 campaign to become the president of the United States. Akon will serve as the chief strategist for the Pierce campaign while building his “futuristic” Akon City in Senegal, Africa, that will be run on the akoin cryptocurrency. дальше »
2020-8-27 20:30 | |
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Akoin co-founder Lynn Liss on building the financial tools for Africa to become a crypto powerhouse
CryptoSlate recently had the opportunity to chat with Lynn Liss, the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Akoin. The post Akoin co-founder Lynn Liss on building the financial tools for Africa to become a crypto powerhouse appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2020-8-26 19:00 | |
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P2P Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Africa Pivot: Nigeria and Kenya the Target Markets
Leading cryptocurrency exchanges are bullish about Africa’s growth prospects as evidenced by their ongoing forays into the continent. During the month of August, Kucoin crypto exchange announced the addition of Nigeria’s naira currency as a payment option on its peer-to-peer platform. дальше »
2020-8-26 15:03 | |
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High Fees Make BTC Less Appealing for Remittances in Africa: ‘Pray Blocks Happen Quickly’
Bitcoin trading volumes are on the rise on the African continent despite the ongoing concerns about the high network fees. Data shows peer to peer bitcoin trading platforms recorded spiked growth in volumes starting in April. дальше »
2020-8-13 15:30 | |
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Championing Blockchain Education in Africa: Women Leading the Bitcoin Cause
“Women need to be financially independent. This is the biggest weapon they can use to liberate themselves. When they no longer depend on anyone, they can then reach their full potential.” дальше »
2020-8-12 17:09 | |
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Patricia Technologies: Appraising Africa’s Leading Digital Products Trading Platform
Coinspeaker Patricia Technologies: Appraising Africa’s Leading Digital Products Trading PlatformPatricia Technologies is one of Nigeria’s foremost digital asset trading platforms. With a luxury debit card offering among other options, the company creates unique trading experiences for its many customers. дальше »
2020-8-7 14:10 | |
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