Tag: DeFi

Quidax Report: How OTC and Stablecoins Are Changing African Payments

In Brief OTC crypto trading offers Africa secure, compliant, large-volume transactions while reducing FX volatility through stablecoin settlements. Regulatory shifts in South Africa, Nigeria,...

The Base Effect: How African Startups Secured $20K in Latest Demo Batches

In Brief African blockchain startups secured 10% of Base’s $1 million grant pool, with five winners advancing DeFi, payments, and data-forensics solutions. ZeroCard and...

The $3 Trillion Opportunity: PayPal Opens Crypto Floodgates for Merchants

In Brief Pay with Crypto on PayPal lets merchants accept 100+ cryptocurrencies, auto-convert into PYUSD stablecoins, and settle at just 0.99% fees. PYUSD holders...

From Concept to Launch: Africa’s Regulated Stablecoin Journey

In Brief Regulated stablecoin cNGN achieved approval by co‑creating its framework with Nigeria’s SEC over a year of collaborative sessions. Built on Bantu Chain...

Africa’s Path to Financial Empowerment: The DeFi Solutions You Need to Know

DeFi in Africa offers financial autonomy, bypassing the barriers created by traditional banking systems. Global organizations, including Y Combinator, are increasingly investing in...

Blockchain Life 2024 A Comeback in October :Dubai Event Unveils Crypto Trends and Startups

Blockchain Life 2024 returns to Dubai for a second time to Dubai on October 22-23, opening new doors of opportunity for startups throughout...

Kraken Introduces Simple, Secure, and Powerful Kraken Wallet

Kraken Wallet is introduced as a user-friendly gateway to the decentralized financial ecosystem, prioritizing simplicity, security, and empowerment. The wallet's open-source development fosters...

Worldcoin’s Vision: A Human-Centric Blockchain Revolution

World Chain, built on the OP Stack framework, leverages Ethereum's layer-2 solutions to offer faster transactions and lower fees. Its mission focuses on...

With Mastercard, MetaMask Tests First Blockchain-Powered Payment Card

MetaMask has partnered with Mastercard to introduce a pioneering crypto payment card. This innovative web3 payment solution not only enhances the utility of...

Lido Finance Community Votes on Critical Governance Proposal

Lido Finance stands at the forefront of Ethereum 2.0 staking solutions, offering users the ability to stake their Ethereum tokens. The Lido governance...

TRON Integrated With Amazon Web Services to Accelerate Blockchain Adoption

TRON DAO proudly announced its AWS integration from Geneva, Switzerland, marking a significant step forward in the democratization of blockchain technology. The...

The Blast Mainnet Launch: A Game-Changer for Staked Crypto Assets

Blast Network declared its intention to airdrop tokens following its mainnet launch in an 'X' post. The primary release unveiled $2.3 billion...

1inch Upgrade: Redefining DeFi Efficiency and User Empowerment

1inch has announced a significant upgrade to its swap and limit order functionalities. Security remains a paramount concern in Decentralized Finance, and...

PeckShield’s Report: Blockchain Security Gains Ground, Recovers $674 Million in 2023

Blockchain security firms only recovered about $133 million in 2022, while in 2023, experts traced and recovered $674 million. According to PeckShield, the...

Avalanche and Fonbnk Forge Partnership to Accelerate DeFi Adoption in Africa

Fonbnk, a renowned African DeFi organization, has officially announced a partnership with Avalanche, a crypto firm. Fonbnk will make its no-code, low-code,...

Revolutionizing Web3 Education: Blockchain Academy and Cointelegraph Accelerator Join Forces

Blockchain Academy signed up with the Cointelegraph Accelerator program, promoting Web3 education. It offers various in-person programs, boot camps, and hackathons to all...