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blockchain technology has multiple use cases that could bring positive changes to various sectors on the African continent
Top Use Cases of Blockchain Technology in Africa 

Beyond all the hype, blockchain technology has multiple use cases that could bring positive changes to various sectors on the African continent. Some critics dismiss blockchain technology or reduce its application to only cryptocurrencies. However, the application of blockchain tech has evolved over the years with more attempts to create real-world impacts. In this article,…

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Opera Launches MiniPay, a New Stablecoin Wallet Built on the Celo Blockchain, to Onboard Millions of Users Across Africa to Web3
Opera Launches MiniPay, a New Stablecoin Wallet Built on the Celo Blockchain, to Onboard Millions of Users Across Africa to Web3

Opera, a global web innovator, unveils MiniPay – a blockchain-based wallet built on the Celo blockchain. Directly integrated into the Opera Mini  browser, MiniPay makes it easier and more affordable for individuals across Africa to acquire and to send or receive stablecoins – simply by using mobile phone numbers. Leveraging the unique benefits of Celo’s…

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Hedera Named to Constellation ShortList™ for Blockchain Services

The Hedera network, the most used, sustainable, enterprise-grade public ledger for the decentralized economy, has been named to the Constellation ShortList™ for Blockchain Services in Q3 2022. The technology vendors and service providers included in this program deliver critical transformation initiative requirements for early adopters and fast-follower organizations. Hedera offers a range of different DLT services that…

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Swiss Blockchain Investor, CV Labs, opens Blockchain Incubation Hub in Cape Town

Dedicated Swiss blockchain investor Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC) and its ecosystem company CV Labs have opened CV Labs Cape Town, the African region’s first in situ blockchain incubation and ecosystem hub. As an initiator of Crypto Valley, Switzerland – the world’s most mature blockchain hub, with an admirable regulatory landscape and 14 blockchain…

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Africa's Regulatory Push Paves the Way for Funding Rebound
Africa’s Regulatory Push Paves the Way for Funding Rebound

The third CV VC African Blockchain Report in partnership with Absa Group affirms the growing impact of blockchain technology on Africa’s resilience during global macroeconomic and sociopolitical shifts. According to the IMF World Economic Outlook, nine of the top twenty fastest-growing economies in 2024 are African nations. This report underscores blockchain’s contribution to driving African economies forward. The technology’s…

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Crypto Sector is Focused on Getting SA off the Greylist
Crypto Sector is Focused on Getting SA Off the Greylist

South Africa is making progress in addressing the factors that contributed to the country being placed on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist in 2023. Crypto industry leaders are playing their part in efforts to have the country removed from the list. This is according to Luno, a licensed financial service provider and South…

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Tether and Bitnob Collaborate to Educate Ghanaian University Students on Bitcoin and Stablecoins
Tether and Bitnob Collaborate to Educate Ghanaian University Students on Bitcoin and Stablecoins

Tether Operations Limited, the largest company in the digital asset industry, and Bitnob, a financial technology company that enables payments into mobile money wallets and bank accounts, are announcing a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting financial education on Bitcoin and Stablecoins in Africa. The collaboration will feature a series of educational events hosted by Bitnob…

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Africa Tech Summit London Announces 15 Ventures for the 2024 Investment Showcase at London Stock Exchange on June 7th
Africa Tech Summit London Announces 15 Ventures for the 2024 Investment Showcase at London Stock Exchange on June 7th

Africa Tech Summit (ATS) London will celebrate the eighth edition at the London Stock Exchange on June 7th, 2024, and is thrilled to announce the 15 tech ventures that will join the ATS Investment Showcase 2024. The ATS London Investment Showcase provides ventures with the opportunity to present their businesses to leading African tech investors, corporates,…

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Top 5 African Web3 Projects To Keep An Eye on in 2024
Top 5 African Web3 Projects To Keep An Eye on in 2024

It’s almost 2024, and everyone is making projections into the new year. 2023 continued Africa’s study growth in the Web3 industry with more adoption and innovation. The list of African-owned or based Web3 projects continues to increase as various innovators find ways to use blockchain technology to fix some of the biggest issues on the…

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The State of Web3 in Ghana
The State of Web3 in Ghana

Ghana is one of the bright spots in Africa’s cryptocurrency story. The West African country has often been touted as a state with immense potential and one of the candidates for major cryptocurrency adoption on the continent. In this article, the Africa Money & DeFi Summit looks at the state of the cryptocurrency industry in…

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