Africa
Why Africa Is the Best Place To Develop a Network State
Afropolitan Co-Founder Chika Uwazie joins I.D.E.A.S. 2022 to discuss the definition of a network state and its significance to continents like Africa where the population is young and eager to explore the digital world.
Canza Finance Co-Founder: Web3 for the Next Emerging Economies
Canza Finance's Co-Founder and CTO Oyedeji Oluwoye brings to I.D.E.A.S. 2022 a presentation on emerging economies and reveals how DeFi provides access to financial products that generate sustainable wealth for African users and help grow the African financial sector from the grassroots level.
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 notes the bulk of those users come from Nigeria and Ghana.
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 Lee to talk about where the project stands. Uwazie also discusses how increased crypto usage and Africa's bullish outlook are impacting her efforts.
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 mission, discussing the benefits and hurdles for crypto adoption in Africa.
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 Wordlist. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the future of decentralized bitcoin development and crypto in Africa.
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.
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 enthusiasts. In April, CAR became the first African nation to adopt bitcoin as legal tender.
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. CEO Chi Nnandi shares his insights into the raise, discussing the benefits and hurdles for crypto integration in Africa.