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The first episode of Hashing It Out features Cointelegraph’s Elisha Owusu Akyaw (GhCryptoGuy) and Michael Kimani, Fonbnk’s co-founder and head of growth in Africa. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
CoinCorner and Bitnob teamed up to create cross-border transactions between the UK and Europe to Africa via the Bitcoin Lightning Network. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
On stage at AfroBitcoin, Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced plans to improve remittance payments into Africa thanks to the Lightning Network on Bitcoin. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
A group of angry users attacked crypto exchange employees after withdrawals were halted, according to local media. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
FTX’s collapse is one of the reasons why countries in the region should adopt regulation, noted the monetary fund. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
A survey of the continent’s central banks shows optimism about greater efficiency and inclusion, but several drawbacks remain; Nigeria already has an operational retail CBDC. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
A well-regulated African cryptocurrency market is needed in order to protect users as well as help countries stop bad actors from using digital assets to circumvent capital controls, the latest post on the IMF blog has said. The blog post reiterated the IMF’s belief that risks to a country are “much greater if crypto is … Read more
The country’s first effort at crypto regulation amends the country’s Capital Markets Law to define crypto as a security and establish reporting, tax and other requirements. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Nestcoin, a Nigerian Web3 startup which got an investment from Alameda Research in 2021, revealed on Nov. 14 that it had “a significant proportion of stablecoin investment” stuck at FTX. According to the startup’s CEO, laying off some employees allows the company to focus on building a more decentralized crypto future. Using FTX as Custodian … Read more
Founders of Bitcoin Beach El Salavdor, Bitcoin Ekasi in South africa, Dakar Bitcoin Days in Senegal and Global Bitcoin Fest shed light on building Bitcoin communities around the world. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico