African tech innovators at the recent Africa Money & Defi Summit in Accra, Ghana proved that they are at the forefront of change on the continent, from fintech to agritech. PayBox is a fast growing African fintech start-up cross-border mobile growth engine enabling easy access to offline and online digital payment and business solutions “Africa…
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Crypsense Digital Group a Kenyan based Digital Assets Capacity Building & Management Platform is among the first African based Web 3 startups to qualify for the Draper VeChain Web 3 Accelerator Program. A 12 Week Accelerator Program delivered globally to high-growth blockchain companies. The team pitched together with some of top 15 globally fastest growing…
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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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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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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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In a significant move towards expanding cryptocurrency accessibility in Nigeria, Yellow Card, a pioneering African fintech company, has joined forces with MoonPay, a global leader in the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This strategic partnership aims to streamline and enhance the crypto purchasing experience for Nigerians by leveraging local bank transfers. Nigeria has emerged as a powerhouse in…
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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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The African cryptocurrency market continues to evolve as more people adopt cryptocurrencies, new companies are started, and regulators make new pronouncements. Despite the evolution, more has stayed the same regarding the spread of adoption geographically. In this article, we explore the top cryptocurrency markets in Africa in 2023. Since cryptocurrency adoption on the continent became…
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Adaverse, an EMURGO-backed Web3 accelerator focused on Cardano ecosystem adoption in Africa, recently announced its investment in Momint, a Web3 marketplace that makes investing in crypto and NFTs easy for users of all skill levels. Adaverse joined Momint’s highly competitive seed round alongside Outlier Ventures, Mountain Partners, Rob Hersov, and simple.Capital. Adaverse was launched in September…
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Hela Money, an African Crypto Neo Bank, and DeFi wallet, is bridging the gap in Africa between the traditional finance and decentralized finance ecosystem by developing an all-in-one blockchain platform that seamlessly handles financial needs such as payments, neobanking, tokenization, decentralized finance, wealth management and more. Over 400 million Africans are not only underbanked but…
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