Africa
Celo Co-Founder on Stablecoin Wallet Launch, State of Web3 Across Africa
Web platform Opera just launched a stablecoin wallet built on the Celo blockchain, that aims to onboard mobile users across the continent of Africa to Web3. Celo co-founder Rene Reinsberg shares insights into the rollout and the implications for the state of crypto innovation and adoption across Africa.
Gridless Co-Founder on Future of Green Bitcoin Mining
As part of CoinDesk's Mining Week, presented by Foundry, Gridless co-founder Erik Hersman, discusses how Gridless is bringing bitcoin mining to rural Africa and supporting local energy development. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.
Lightspark CEO on Lightning Outlook, Bitcoin Network Congestion
Bitcoin users in Africa are turning to stablecoins and the Lightning Network as transaction fees have skyrocketed to the highest levels in about two years. Lightspark CEO and co-founder David Marcus joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss, as Binance said it's adjusting fees and plans to integrate the Lightning Network. Marcus also explains why he thinks Bitcoin is the future of digital payments.
Africa Moves to Lightning Network, Stablecoins Amid Soaring Bitcoin Transaction Fees
Bitcoin (BTC) users in Africa are increasingly moving to the Lightning Network and stablecoins as transaction fees have soared to their highest level in nearly two years. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential repercussions of BTC's fee spike and the path ahead to widespread crypto adoption.
Lumipat ang Africa sa Kidlat, Mga Stablecoin habang Tumataas ang Mga Bayarin sa Transaksyon ng Bitcoin
Ang mga gumagamit na ng mga stablecoin at mga transaksyon sa kidlat ay hindi apektado, ngunit para sa marami sa Africa, ang mas mataas na mga bayarin sa Bitcoin ay isang problema.
3% Tax sa Crypto Transfers Bahagi ng Iminungkahing Badyet ng Kenya: Bloomberg
Ilalahad ang badyet ng bansa sa Hunyo 8.
Ang Crypto Innovation at Regulasyon ay Dapat Magkasosyo, Hindi Mga Kalaban
Umuunlad ang mga developer sa ibang lugar sa gitna ng mahigpit na ugnayan sa mga regulator ng U.S.
Zimbabwe upang Ipakilala ang Gold-Backed Digital Currency: Ulat
Nais ng sentral na bangko ng bansa na ang mga tao ay makapagpalit ng mga dolyar ng Zimbabwe para sa token na sinusuportahan ng ginto upang ma-hedge nila ang pagkasumpungin ng pera.
Machankura Lets Africans Use Bitcoin With Basic Mobile Phones
Bitcoin maximalist Kgothatso Ngako has brought global digital financial services to Kenya, South Africa and other countries where at least half the population doesn’t have smartphones and reliable internet service. As part of CoinDesk's Projects to Watch 2023, Machankura catalyst Kgothatso Ngako discusses the inspiration behind the project and the state of bitcoin adoption in Africa.