Tag: financial inclusion
Bitcoin Dada: The growing crypto sisterhood
Bitcoin Dada is dedicated to breaking down the historical barriers that have excluded women from cryptocurrency.
The name derives from the Swahili word...
Alpha MBM Group invests in Venom Blockchain to Drive Digital Currency Adoption in Africa
Alpha MBM Investments Group has unveiled a strategic investment in Venom Blockchain.
Through the development of a comprehensive regulatory framework and adherence to...
Tether stablecoin USDT is coming to Celo blockchain
Tether has announced plans to integrate its USDT stablecoin onto the Celo blockchain.
Tether's circulating supply crosses the 102 billion mark, and...
Strike Africa: Transforming Financial Landscapes with Bitcoin
Strike has unveiled its plan to branch beyond the United States and El Salvador.
Strike's blog post outlines its achievements and hints...
Opera MiniPay: Transforming Africa’s Financial Landscape with 1 Million Users in Five Months
MiniPay, Celo, and Mento Labs formed a strategic alliance with a shared vision of fostering financial inclusion and economic stability in Africa.
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From Vision to Reality: BSP’s Two-Year Plan for Wholesale CBDC Implementation
Governor Eli Remolona Jr. recently unveiled the BSP's ambitious endeavour, emphasizing a departure from blockchain technology in favour of a wholesale CBDC model.
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Omega Secures $6 Million in Funding to Revolutionize Bitcoin’s Role in DeFi
Omega announces the successful completion of $ 6 million in funding.
Omega's recent funding milestone not only heralds a new chapter in decentralized finance.
Developers...
Eversend’s Financial Empowerment Journey: Reshaping Uganda’s Fintech Narrative
Eversend has recently introduced a B2B crypto-fiat payments application, allowing businesses to accept cryptocurrency seamlessly.
In 2021, the startup processed a remarkable...
Coinbase and Yellow Card Driving Digital Asset Adoption
Coinbase has sought after Yellow, a renowned African fintech company, to extend its reach within Africa's ecosystem.
Coinbase will offer a more...
Metamask partners with Eygpt’s Vodafone Cash as plans for growth in Africa
MetaMask has launched a novel 'sell' feature in its mobile app, explicitly benefiting users in Nigeria and Egypt.
The partnership between MetaMask and...
Pave Bank’s Programmable Money Model: Transforming Cross-Border Transactions
The confidence shown by investors like 468 Capital and others in its vision further solidifies its standing in the market.
Pave Bank's...
Kenya’s Copia Global and Visa Join Forces for Digital Financial Revolution
Copia Global has officially announced a five-year partnership with global digital payment provider Visa.
Copia Global is a business-to-customer (B2C) platform that allows...
CBDCs in Focus: The 15 Essential Questions Steering the Evolution of Digital Currencies
The pivotal 15 questions CBDCs must answer to pave the way for their widespread adoption.
These 15 questions span five domains: design, technology,...
Paycorp Unveils CryptoExpress App for 3000 ATMs in South Africa
Since 1998, Paycorp has dedicated itself to resources and working to provide more accessible ways to send and receive money.
Currently, there are...
Ripple Empowers Onafriq Fintech: Unleashing Cross-Border Payment Capabilities Across Africa
Ripple has partnered with Onafriq fintech to expand cross-border payment systems in Africa.
On November 5th, 2023, MFS Africa officially rebranded to...
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.