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Videos

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.

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Videos

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.

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Finance

Crypto Valley Venture Capital Launches African Blockchain Early-Stage Fund

The venture capital investor published a report that found funding for African blockchain startups far outpaced investment in other venture funding.

Crypto Valley Venture Capital announced an Africa blockchain startup fund at WEF in Davos. (Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)

Videos

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.

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Policy

Nigeria’s SEC Affirms All Digital Assets Are Securities in New Rulebook

Rules look to clarify crypto’s role in the economy by providing a regulatory framework.

Lagos, Nigeria (Nupo Deyon Daniel/Unsplash)

Videos

An Inside Look at Crypto in Africa

OP Crypto founder & general partner David Gan shares insights into crypto communities and adoption across Africa. Plus, investment opportunities and potential for crypto in Latin America and thoughts on the Terra meltdown.

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Videos

Mara Raises $23M From Coinbase, Alameda to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa

Pan-African centralized crypto exchange Mara said Wednesday it raised $23 million in a funding round led by Coinbase Ventures, Alameda Research and more. “The Hash” squad discusses the latest in Africa’s burgeoning crypto scene.

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Finance

Mara Raises $23M From Coinbase, Alameda to Spread Crypto Adoption Across Africa

The exchange is holding Web 3 hackathons and launching products in a pan-African campaign.

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Finance

Paradigm Enters Africa With $30M Round for ‘Super App’ Jambo

The Congo-based startup is building a platform for Web 3 user acquisition.

Africa holds great potential in the ongoing evolution of cryptocurrency technology. (Moussa Kalapo/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Back Over $40K as More Countries Embrace Crypto

Fresh signs emerged of accumulation by investors and greater adoption by nations from Africa to Central and South America.

Bitcoin was up 3.2% in the past 24 hours, changing hands at $40,206. (CoinDesk)