Tag: bitcoin

The addition of M-Pesa to Binance creates excellent possibilities for crypto trading

Users can now seamlessly convert fiat currency for cryptocurrencies in their peer-to-peer transactions thanks to the incorporation of M-Pesa, which is protected by escrow service.

Lessons we can draw from the ongoing crypto market crash

Bitcoin is trading just above US$20000 (US$20971.10 at the time of writing), the Luna blockchain is gone, and the general market is in dire times with very few coins and tokens in positive territory on a 12-month basis.

Africa: The urgent need for regulations to protect crypto investors from fraud and scams

In 2021, crypto scams in Africa were 12 times more prevalent than in 2020, with total amounts lost increasing by over 1000 per cent.

Crypto adoption and usage in Africa soars despite challenges

In terms of finance, cryptocurrency has helped Africans catch up with other countries on a continent with emerging states. Crypto is a competitive marketplace for everybody, and access is not restricted to a select few.

Bolt Card: A Bitcoin equivalent of a Visa/Mastercard

Users are able to create a nearly immediate transaction by simply tapping their Bolt Cards on any Lightning-enabled point-of-sale (POS) terminal CoinCorner launched...

Cryptocurrency Taxation in Africa

Countries That Have Listed Positive Crypto Taxes? Challenges of Cryptocurrency Taxation in Africa Crypto Taxation Benefits for Cryptocurrency Owners & Investors in Africa The...

Bitcoin fixing unemployment among the youth in Africa

The fiat currency is under the control of the government, which misses the youth population due to their underrepresentation in the government Bitcoin...

El Salvador hosts 44 countries to discuss the future of bitcoin in governance

The ongoing 2022 crypto crash has cost El Salvador over US$40 million President Nayib Bukele announced on his Twitter page that the country...

Backed by Coinbase and FTX, MARA eyes continental prospects

The popularity of cryptocurrencies in Sub-Saharan Africa, especially among the youth, cannot be underestimated. According to Chainalysis, the region's cryptocurrency use increased 1,200% last year,...

Is crypto addiction having the same effects as drug abuse?

The buzz and anxiety associated with watching the behaviour of the candlesticks releases dopamine, similar to drug abuse, which makes a trader go...

Bitcoin Mining in Africa

Energy infrastructure investment is a big step towards making Bitcoin mining in Africa a more sustainable business. If more countries in Africa invest in energy...

First Movers Americas: The Death Cross for Bitcoin

We have a long way to go in the Bitcoin bear market. An imminent death cross on the less-frequented three-day chart, when each candle...

With Bitcoin, Africa Is Taking Over Financial Liberation

A real peer-to-peer revolution is taking place in Africa, which is setting the standard for the rest of the world in terms of Bitcoin...

Ukraine prohibits the purchase of bitcoins using national currency.

The Ukrainian central bank has banned bitcoin purchases with the national fiat currency. The bank said the move seeks to prevent “unproductive” capital...

Peer-to-peer Bitcoin trading.

The goal of Bitcoin's creation was to return financial power to the people. Since its beginnings, the use of Bitcoin has spread  worldwide. Peer-to-peer...

Can Africa’s Bitcoin mining be boosted by solar power?

A closer look at the region reveals that many in the West are underestimating Africa's potential as a blockchain innovation hub. At the end...