Africa
Crypto Is Quietly Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa: Chainalysis Report
The report shows strong crypto usage and adoption rates in the region. With highly educated young people and low job prospects, crypto is “a way to feed their family," says Convexity founder Adedeji Owonibi.
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.
African Crypto Exchange Yellow Card Closes $40M Series B
Polychain Capital led the funding round, which comes less than a year after the Series A.
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.
Court Rejects Central African Republic’s Plan to Offer Citizenship for Crypto Investment: Report
The country wanted to offer citizenship and other benefits in exchange for investing $60,000 in its sango coin.
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.
Piden al Banco de Estados de África Central desarrollar una moneda digital común, según informe
El banco regional criticó con dureza la decisión de la República Centroafricana de adoptar bitcoin como moneda de curso legal en abril.
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.
Bitcoin Nonprofit ₿trust Launches Africa Open Source Cohort; Names First Developer
Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey-funded Bitcoin non-profit picked Vladimir Fomene, who will contribute to the Bitcoin Development Kit and the Swahili Wordlist.
Cardano’s Hoskinson: Luna Collapse Shows Need to Go Slow in Crypto
“If you move too quickly … everybody loses their money,” says Hoskinson, who will speak at Consensus 2022 next month.
