Tag: Blockchain

Stablecoins empowering Africa’s economic growth amid currencies’ depreciaton

Charles Hoskinson and Dan Larimer created digital assets that did not change value despite their demand. Initially, Tether went by RealCoin, and the...

Brazil introduces a new blockchain-based digital identity

According to Brazil's official reports, the new blockchain-based digital ID will be a test run. India recently launched a Polygon-based identity system for...

CoinFlip expands Bitcoin ATM network to boost South Africa’s crypto advancements

In 2022, South Africa became the first African country to recognize crypto as a financial product. CoinFlip has over 45000 Bitcoin ATMs across...

Dimitra Technology actively applying blockchain technology to redefine agriculture in Africa

Dimitra has partnered with the Libyan government to digitize their agricultural sector through blockchain applications. They have also partnered with Kenyan startup One...

Ukheshe company significantly propels South Africa’s digital transformation in trade

Ukheshe's broad B2B solution enables banks, telcos, and fintechs to provide digital payment services IITPSA awarded Ukheshe with Technology Excellence 2021 due to...

How blockchain and crypto companies use crypto crowdsales to capture the market

A crypto crowdsale is a method that blockchain and cryptocurrency projects use to raise capital to secure capital by selling digital tokens through...

Cryptocurrency: a gateway to financial freedom

Cryptocurrencies represent a paradigm shift in the financial industry by providing consumers a new way to achieve financial freedom. Cryptocurrencies empower people to take control of their financial lives through decentralization, borderless transactions, investment opportunities, and increased anonymity. Given the nascency of the crypto ecosystem, investors are advised to focus on the long-term benefits of Bitcoin while reaping short-term gains in the process. Nonetheless, it is critical to approach cryptocurrency investments cautiously, investigate, and be aware of the risks. Individuals can utilize this revolutionary technology to achieve financial autonomy.

The significance of cryptocurrency, blockchain, and AI in ensuring food security

A convergence of emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) has promised to revolutionize African agriculture through precision farming. These technologies can...

How NFTs and blockchain technologies can harmonize the chaotic land rights in Kenya and Tanzania

Post-independence, Kenya and Tanzania have grappled with reconciling traditional land ownership systems with modern legal frameworks. Land conflicts have not only led...

August crypto hacks reveal a new vulnerability in the Web3 ecosystem

According to Certik firm, a blockchain security organization, crypto hacks significantly spiked in July, marking it as the worst month in the 2023...

Innovative platforms offering blockchain education to children

Various innovative platforms designed to educate and engage children in blockchain technology have emerged to ensure that children are included in this digital...

Transforming communication across Africa through decentralized internet

With sixty-six percent of the continent unbanked blockchain promises to play a critical role in the decentralization of finance in Africa Decentralized finance...

Can blockchain voting improve African elections amid coups?

A concerning 27% of African elections have been disputed in the last five years, recent major ones being the Zimbabwe and Gabon elections. ...

Crypto education: Top ten must-read books on cryptocurrency

Despite its relative youth, the scope of cryptocurrency has already sparked the creation of numerous literary works that delve into its multifaceted dimensions. ...

Crypto jobs available for Africans in 2023

The number of individuals working in the blockchain industry increased by 76 percent year-on-year as of June 2022 Access to education has rapidly...

Blockchain companies work to revive crypto mining

Binance is selling one Terahash per second (Th/s) at $10.7280, split between the hash rate and electricity costs. In June 2023, Tether announced...