Tag: African Blockchain

Cryptocurrency trading: Top African countries dominating crypto space

Africa has recently caught the eye of prominent cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum. Cryptocurrency projects have risen in the past few years, and...

Africa should step up crypto regulation to mitigate risk and costs

Since transactions are worldwide, crypto must have international coordination and holistic regulation. This way, crypto will live up to its potential on the African continent and beyond. Although significant progress exists in this area, the current fragmented approach to crypto regulation throughout the globe is not optimal.

NFTs and blockchain crucial in concept of an African Metaverse community

While the concept of a metaverse may seem like something out of a movie, something a bit too far-fetched, it has the support of...

Crypto regulation: can African governments find unity of purpose in CBDCs?

Individual African countries cannot devise a worldwide plan to foresee the growth of private transnational digital currencies amidst crypto regulation needs because of their small economies.

Blockchain: A pathway towards sustainable development in Africa

Access to inexpensive financial services enabled by blockchain technology has become a driving force for economic growth and sustainability.

Africa: Redefining financial inclusion through decentralized finance (DeFi)

Through varied financial services, open transactions, and accessibility via a permissionless network, DeFi appears to reverse inequality and effectively increase financial inclusion across the board.

African blockchain startups crucial for the budding digital economy

Throughout 2021, a total of $127 million was raised, accounting for 0.5 per cent of total worldwide blockchain fundraising. The majority of the venture money (96 per cent) went to South Africa, Nigeria, Seychelles, and Kenya. Fintech companies received $67 million (53 percent) of total blockchain financing, while exchanges received $34 million (26 per cent).

Crypto Valley launches African blockchain early-stage fund

Crypto Valley Venture Capital, commonly known as CV VC, is launching a fund to promote African blockchain entrepreneurs The fund will invest in...