Ian Putter

Africa leads world in blockchain funding growth

Last year, African blockchain startups outpaced the rest of the world by raising $474 million, marking a staggering 429% year-on-year increase in funding.
Samuel Mungadze
3:00
Feb 24, 2023

EXCLUSIVE: Blockchain experts Don Tapscott and Alex Tapscott ready to engage with Africa

Internationally acclaimed Blockchain leaders arrive in South Africa to meet with leaders and regulators to support blockchain acceleration in Africa.
1:50
Feb 3, 2023

New alliance to drive blockchain adoption in Africa

United Africa Blockchain Association (UABA) signs agreement with Clinq Gold.
5:00
Jan 25, 2023

African Tech Voices: Blockchain to rebuild African financial system and tell new story

Ian Putter, Head of Blockchain COE at Standard Bank Group, and Founder & Regional Director of Blockchain Research Institute (BRI) Africa, comments on how blockchain technology can bridge the financial gap.
5:30
May 25, 2022

Swiss VC firm determined to introduce Africa’s first blockchain unicorn

Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC) will leverage PPP with Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs to build the first-ever, blockchain-focused Accelerator for Africa.