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BitX Creates 'Sexy' Mobile Apps to Draw New Bitcoin Users
BitX has released mobile apps for iOS and Android, aiming to attract newcomers with an attractive and user-friendly design.
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By Jon Southurst
Nov 21, 2014 at 4:33 p.m. UTC
Nov 21, 2014
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Beam Launches Cheap 'Rebittance' Solution for Ghana
Ghana-based startup Beam plans to disrupt the local remittance market using the low cost, speed and convenience of bitcoin.
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By Daniel Palmer
Oct 16, 2014 at 5:14 p.m. UTC
Oct 16, 2014
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Sierra Leone Group Continues Bitcoin Drive to Fight Ebola
The Sierra Leone Liberty Group has used bitcoin donations to combt Ebola, but says the fight is not over.
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By Jon Southurst
Oct 12, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 12, 2014
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Bitcoin Voucher Startups Aim to Help Africa's Unbanked
British bitcoin service Azteco and South African start-up Xoin have separately launched two services designed for emerging markets.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Sep 7, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2014
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Sierra Leone Group Diverts Bitcoin Campaign to Fight Ebola
A bitcoin advocacy group in Sierra Leone is switching its focus to a more urgent problem: the Ebola virus.
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By Jon Southurst
Aug 26, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. UTC
Aug 26, 2014
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BlinkTrade Opens New Bitcoin Markets in Venezuela, West Africa
BlinkTrade launched bitcoin exchange SurBitcoin in Venezuela last week, and today will unveil its West African venture, UbuntuBitX.
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By Tanaya Macheel
Aug 19, 2014 at 10:55 p.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2014
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BitX to Expand Further in Emerging Markets with New Funding Deal
Emerging market-focused bitcoin exchange BitX has raised S$1m as part of its latest seed funding round.
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By Jon Southurst
Aug 19, 2014 at 1:01 a.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2014
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Kenya
Sierra Leone Fashion Company Brings Bitcoin to West Africa
Ethical fashion accessories company Bureh is taking the first steps in creating a bitcoin economy for sub-Saharan Africa.
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By Tanaya Macheel
Jul 20, 2014 at 3:55 p.m. UTC
Jul 20, 2014
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South Africa's PayFast Enables Bitcoin for 30,000 Merchants
PayFast, which processes payments for over 30,000 merchants, is teaming up with international exchange BitX to accept bitcoin.
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By Jon Southurst
Jul 18, 2014 at 5:11 a.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2014
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South African E-Commerce Giant Takealot Launches Bitcoin Support
South African online retailer Takealot, which has raised more than $100m in funding, is now accepting bitcoin.
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By Joon Ian Wong
Jul 17, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2014
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