Blockchain

Centbee, nChain to drive BSV blockchain

The alliance will supplement Centbee’s technical team with nChain’s specialist software development team, who are experts in the BSV blockchain and other services.
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Nigeria approves blockchain policy to shore up economy

The Nigerian government has since directed relevant regulatory bodies to start work on developing regulatory instruments for deployment of the technology.
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Apr 21, 2023

Binance adds more African countries as crypto demand rises

This expansion aims to bolster Binance’s presence on the continent, where cryptocurrencies have seen a lot of interest and adoption in recent years.
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Apr 14, 2023

Nigerian crypto firm Lazerpay closes, as funding dries up

Since launch, Lazerpay claims to have enabled over 3000 businesses globally, but is closing its doors as funds run out.
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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.
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Oct 28, 2021

Cryptocurrency and herding behaviour

Cryptocurrencies refuse to play by the rules. People rely on experts for all sorts of advice, but when it comes to cryptocurrencies, they seek advice from peers and the internet… it’s rooted in behavioural psychology says Udette Kirsch - behavioural economist & strategic marketing specialist.
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Sep 1, 2021

Cryptocurrency power in Africa hinges on connectivity, mobile device ownership

Blockchain plugs gaps to financial inclusion for Mozambique and other African countries.
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Jul 11, 2018

Zimbabwe still flirting with cryptocurrencies

Central bank says it is ready to embrace blockchain, but says it needs to be cautious as country initiates feasibility study.
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Blockchain can disrupt recruitment

Technology can be used to verify candidates' credentials - and research shows qualification and CV fraud in South Africa had increased by 200% in 2014, says ManpowerGroup South Africa's managing director, Lyndy van den Barselaar.
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May 10, 2018

African start-up uses blockchain to disrupt music's value chain

Why shokoCAST founder believes platform has the mettle to secure early traction in an ultra-competitive market.
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SA business school accepts Bitcoin as payment

Red and Yellow - Creative School of Business looks to invest digital cash into education.
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Dec 18, 2017

SureRemit banks on Blockchain

FinTech firm eyes markets in Kenya, Nigeria and Rwanda.