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Africa
One Man's Mission to Deploy Solar-Powered Bitcoin Nodes Across Africa
A Nigerian entrepreneur has released a $500 kit for building solar-powered Lightning nodes in hopes of expanding bitcoin adoption across Africa.
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By Alyssa Hertig
Jun 16, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 16, 2020
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Policy
Africa
Money Reimagined: The Ongoing Crisis Is Stirring a Crypto Awakening in Developing Nations
Peer-to-peer bitcoin transactions are up in the developing world. This has everything to do with "QE Infinity" and could be an opening for stablecoins.
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By Michael J. Casey
Jun 5, 2020 at 8:18 p.m. UTC
Jun 5, 2020
AfricaBitcoinDeveloping countriesNewslettersMoney Reimagined
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Markets
Documentaries
This Bitcoin Documentary From Africa Is Streaming on Amazon Prime
A new documentary – “Banking on Africa: The Bitcoin Revolution” – explores the role of cryptocurrencies in African economies.
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By Leigh Cuen
May 20, 2020 at 7:00 a.m. UTC
May 20, 2020
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Africa
Why Binance and Akon Are Betting on Africa for Crypto Adoption
Demand for bitcoin is surging in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya, attracting investment from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance and a token project by Akon.
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By Leigh Cuen
May 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
May 6, 2020
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Finance
Payments
Binance-Backed Crypto Payments App Launches as Race for Africa Heats Up
The payments app launched initially in Nigeria, but there are plans to expand to 30 African nations his year.
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By Paddy Baker
Apr 23, 2020 at 2:50 p.m. UTC
Apr 23, 2020
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Africa
In Zimbabwe, Crypto Is a 'Liberation Tool': Bitcoin in Africa, Part 1 of a New Documentary Podcast Series
After three weeks of listening, recording and talking bitcoin in Africa, podcaster Anita Posch shares her experiences in part one of this new six-part documentary podcast seri...
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By Adam B. Levine
Mar 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 19, 2020
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Africa
Binance and Others Are Rushing to Provide Stablecoins to Nigerian Crypto Users
Here's how crypto exchanges are on-boarding unbanked users in Nigeria.
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By Leigh Cuen
Feb 21, 2020 at 2:50 p.m. UTC
Feb 21, 2020
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Africa
Decred's Akin Sawyerr Says Blockchain Is Part of Africa's Political Future
Blockchain-based governance could lead the way towards better business and political practices around the world, says investor Akin Sawyerr.
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By John Biggs
Jan 16, 2020 at 8:36 p.m. UTC
Jan 16, 2020
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Africa
Ghana May Issue Digital Currency in 'Near Future,' Says Central Bank Chief
Ghana is joining the ranks of nations eyeing the launch of a central bank digital currency, and is already in talks over a pilot project.
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By Danny Nelson
Nov 27, 2019 at 12:52 p.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2019
AfricaGhanaCentral Bank Digital Currency
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Markets
Europe
Tunisia's Central Bank Denies Reports Claiming It Issued an E-Dinar
In a sweeping rejection, the central bank quashed "unfounded" rumors that it had become the first monetary authority to issue a CBDC.
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By Danny NelsonAnna Baydakova
Nov 12, 2019 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
Nov 12, 2019
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