Africa

Africa Has This 'Crazy Crypto Obsession,' Nestcoin CEO Says
Africa Has This ‘Crazy Crypto Obsession,’ Nestcoin CEO Says
Crypto gaming guild Metaverse Magna wants to build Africa’s largest gaming DAO. Nestcoin CEO Yele Bademosi says they’ve reached a total community size of around 100,000, but n...
Africa Has This 'Crazy Crypto Obsession,' Nestcoin CEO Says

Afropolitan Raises $2.1M to Build a Digital Nation
Afropolitan Raises $2.1M to Build a Digital Nation
Afropolitan co-founder Chika Uwazie is on a mission to create the first-ever digital nation. After raising more than $2 million in funding, she joins CoinDesk host Christine L...
Afropolitan Raises $2.1M to Build a Digital Nation

Afropolitan Co-Founder on Building the First Digital Country
Afropolitan Co-Founder on Building the First Digital Country
Afropolitan is building the world’s first digital nation to create opportunities for the African diaspora, powered by crypto. Co-founder Chika Uwazie shares insights into her...
Afropolitan Co-Founder on Building the First Digital Country

Bitcoin Non-Profit ₿trust Launches Africa Open Source Cohort; Names First Developer
Bitcoin Non-Profit ₿trust Launches Africa Open Source Cohort; Names First Developer
Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-funded Bitcoin non-profit ₿trust has picked Vladimir Fomene as its first developer who will contribute to the Bitcoin Development Kit and the Swahili Wor...
Bitcoin Non-Profit ₿trust Launches Africa Open Source Cohort; Names First Developer

Former Binance Exec on Spurring Crypto Adoption in Emerging Markets
Former Binance Exec on Spurring Crypto Adoption in Emerging Markets
Two former executives of Binance have created a $100 million venture fund with a focus on metaverse and crypto adoption in emerging markets.
Former Binance Exec on Spurring Crypto Adoption in Emerging Markets

Central African Republic Teases Plans for Crypto Hub
Central African Republic Teases Plans for Crypto Hub
The Central African Republic (CAR) has unveiled plans for Project Sango, a crypto hub that would include a “crypto island” and a digital wallet to attract global crpyto enthus...
Central African Republic Teases Plans for Crypto Hub

Mara CEO on Raising $23M to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa
Mara CEO on Raising $23M to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa
Pan-African centralized crypto exchange Mara raised $23 million in a funding round led by Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research and others to boost crypto adoption across Africa...
Mara CEO on Raising $23M to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa

An Inside Look on Crypto in Africa
An Inside Look at Crypto in Africa
OP Crypto founder & general partner David Gan shares insights into crypto communities and adoption across Africa. Plus, investment opportunities and potential for crypto in La...
An Inside Look on Crypto in Africa

Mara Raises $23M From Coinbase, Alameda to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa
Mara Raises $23M From Coinbase, Alameda to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa
Pan-African centralized crypto exchange Mara said Wednesday it raised $23 million in a funding round led by Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research and more. “The Hash” squad disc...
Mara Raises $23M From Coinbase, Alameda to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa

Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
The Central African Republic has passed a bill to establish a legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and make bitcoin legal tender alongside the existing CFA fran...
Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender