‘We don’t like our money’: The story of the CFA and Bitcoin in Africa
African crypto experts and entrepreneurs explain why the CFA franc is an uncomfortable currency and why Bitcoin is making waves as a replacement.
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Mama Bitcoin: Fishing for female empowerment with crypto in West Africa
A Senegalese woman is empowering her community with Bitcoin, blockchain and a Bitcoin bakery idea that became a crypto fishery.
South African exchange raises $50M in Africa’s largest funding round
The South African crypto exchange plans to expand its operation across more African countries and even into India with the new cash injection from major crypto VCs.
One man’s plan to orange pill a nation: Bitcoin Senegal
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A dearth of Haskell developers on Cardano prompted 3air to switch over to a more Ethereum-friendly environment.
Nigerian Users Tell Binance ‘Stop Scamming’ — Exchange Platform Rejects Accusation
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Crypto firms ignore Africa at their peril as continent set for major adoption
Experts believe that Africa is primed to lead the next wave of global crypto adoption.
Crypto-loving anti-vax group seeks like-minded talent to live in African ‘paradise’
It's unclear what role crypto may play in the community, given Tanzania's central bank banned digital assets in November 2019.
Binance sponsors AFCON to further develop crypto adoption in Africa
Binance partners with the Confederation of African Football to sponsor the TotalEnergies African Cup of Nations tournaments.
5 year study: Can token rewards improve HIV patient outcomes in Africa?
A Kenyan university and a blockchain healthcare provider will join forces to study whether Africa’s HIV crisis can be helped by using crypto and blockchain technology.