Africa Using Blockchain to Drive Change: Nigeria and Kenya, Part One
Can blockchain technology help the African continent bridge its developmental gap with the rest of the world? Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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Burundi Bans Cryptocurrency Trading Due to Lack of User Protection
The Republic of Burundi has banned crypto trading in the country following a request from the public Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Sierra Leone Aims to Finish National Blockchain ID System in Late 2019
The government of Sierra Leone plans to adopt a blockchain-enabled national identity system by the end of 2019 Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Africa’s Largest Bank Joins Blockchain-Based Marco Polo Network
Standard Bank is the first African bank to join the blockchain-based trade finance consortium, the Marco Polo Network Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Report: Rwandan Central Bank Looks to Issue Official Digital Currency
The National Bank of Rwanda is looking into prospects for launching an official digital currency Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Zambia SEC Warns About Investing in Promoted Onyxcoin Cryptocurrency
Zambia’s SEC says that Onyxcoin is not registered with them, and that the commission views ICO investments as a risky endeavor Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Bittrex Launches Crypto Platform for Middle East Following New Partnership
Bittrex has partnered with crypto exchange and custodian provider Rain Management WLL to launch a regulated digital asset exchange for the Middle East and North Africa Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Uganda to Deploy MediConnect’s Blockchain Platform for Tracing Fake Drugs
The Ugandan government will use MediConnect’s blockchain platform to prevent fake drug distribution Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
South African Payment Gateway Drops BTC Over Fees and Network Congestion
On July 12, South African payment gateway service Payfast announced the company is dropping bitcoin core (BTC) payments due to network congestion and high fees. Payfast emphasized that BTC has a number of limitations and design flaws which makes it an “impractical substitute for cash.” Also read: G20 Leaders Issue Declaration on Crypto Assets – … Read more
Mob Burns Down Purported Crypto Ponzi Schemer’s House in South Africa
A mob has burned down the house of a manager at alleged Ponzi Scheme Bitcoin Wallets Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico