Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 month ago
Stablecoins are surging in popularity across Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 43% of crypto transactions compared to bitcoin’s 18.1%. This trend is driven by the instability of local currencies and limited access to US dollars. Businesses an...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 month ago
A pioneering Africa-Europe collaboration aims to train 700 African Doctor of Philosophy (PhDs) in artificial intelligence (AI) over the next decade. The first intake of this program, however, will be unique: it will consist entirely of women. This in...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 1 month ago
Rising stablecoins in Sub-Saharan Africa are transforming the financial landscape, providing a lifeline to millions of desperate individuals struggling against instability in their economies.
According to recent reports, stablecoins now make up 43% o...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 month ago
Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is urging African leaders to tap into the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge their economies. Gachagua highlighted that tech-leading countries are already reaping the rewards of infusing...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 1 month ago
EA Capital, a financial service provider focusing on
blockchain technology in South Africa, has obtained a regulatory license in the
region. The company received a Category I license as a Crypto Asset Service
Provider from the Financial Sector Conduc...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 month ago
Mitroplus Labs Africa, a Ugandan blockchain education institution, launches “Afro” meme token on Tron’s Sunpump network. Afro, represented by an African girl, is intended to promote African identity in blockchain education. Founder...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 months ago
Binance P2P introduces a promotion for African users, offering up to $8,000 in rewards for completing trades. (Read More)
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 months ago
Bitget has seen a significant increase in African users, driven by factors like copy trading popularity and the growth of the TON ecosystem. The exchange has focused on user education and accessibility to attract users in the region. Bitget Wallet ha...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 months ago
Superfast founder Martin Tromp has launched a Solana validator in one of Teraco’s Johannesburg data centers. Solana is a fast, scalable blockchain platform competing with Ethereum. As a proof-of-stake system, validators like Tromp’s play...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 months ago
A two-day pan-African AI conference was held in Lagos, Nigeria, co-hosted by the United States. The conference aimed to promote safe, secure, and trustworthy AI systems in Africa, with hundreds of attendees from various fields. U.S. Deputy Secretary...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 months ago
The South African government is tightening its grip on cryptocurrency trading. Tax authorities (SARS) are issuing tax notices and clarifying regulations, likely using AI to identify non-compliant traders. The central bank meanwhile has clarified rule...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 months ago
China and South Africa committed to deepening cooperation within the BRICS framework during South African President Cyril Ramaphosa’s second state visit to China, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The leaders emphasized the import...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 2 months ago
Binance Bahrain B.S.C. (c) will now provide services for South African derivatives users, ensuring compliance with local regulations. (Read More)
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 2 months ago
Binance plans to transfer its South African
derivatives operations to its Bahrain subsidiary. The crypto exchange mentioned in a statement today that this move will require users to adapt to new procedures and ensure compliance with South African and...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 months ago
Omnisient, a South African fintech startup, secured a $7.5 million Series A investment from Arise to support its mission of enhancing financial inclusion across Africa and beyond. The investment will help Omnisient expand its technology to African, E...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 2 months ago
During the first half of 2024, Google Search trends revealed a significant rise in interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya. Interest in AI grew by 150% in Kenya, 130% in Nigeria, and 120% in South Africa compared...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 months ago
Yellow Card, a leading stablecoin platform, has partnered with Fireblocks, a digital asset infrastructure provider, to improve cross-border transactions in Africa. By leveraging Fireblocks’ technology, Yellow Card aims to provide secure and eff...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 months ago
Crypto exchange Binance has launched its One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) service in Africa, enabling users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia to buy and sell cryptocurrencies via mobile money accounts. This initiative aims to enhance financial incl...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 months ago
Nardos Bekele, CEO of NEPAD, believes AI can significantly benefit Africa by addressing various challenges and accelerating progress towards Agenda 2063. Although AI offers potential improvements in sectors like health, education, and agriculture, ch...