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Opinion

Web 3 Needs Africa, Not the Other Way Around

The continent has shown a willingness to embrace new financial services technologies, and crypto addresses a pressing need in every country.

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

Markets

Bitcoin Payments Startup BitPesa Raises $2.5 Million

Bitcoin payments startup BitPesa has raised $2.5m in a new Series A funding round.

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BitPesa Board Member Departs Following Kenyan Government Appointment

Bitcoin remittance startup BitPesa has lost one of its board members following an appointment to a top government position related to technology.

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Kenyan Court Upholds Bid to Keep Bitcoin Startup Off M-Pesa

A Kenyan High Court judge has ruled that M-Pesa operator Safaricom will not be required to grant access to BitPesa amid an ongoing legal dispute.

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Kenyan High Court Hears BitPesa Case Against Safaricom

The Kenyan High Court heard a case brought by bitcoin startup BitPesa against mobile money giant Safaricom two days ago.

Mobile Phone with Money in Kenya / Flickr / whiteafrican

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Pantera Leads $1.1 Million Funding for African Bitcoin Startup BitPesa

Kenya-based bitcoin services provider BitPesa has raised $1.1m in funding led by Pantera Capital and including Bitcoin Opportunity Corp.

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How BitPesa Plans to Reduce Friction in the Remittances Market

The socially-focused bitcoin startup aims to "cut through" the inefficiencies in international remittances and underdeveloped banking systems.

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BitPesa Launches Beta Testing for Kenyan Remittance Service

BitPesa has launched its beta program with the long-term goal of disrupting the remittance space.

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Companies and Charities Unite to Promote Bitcoin in Africa

Private companies, charities and individuals are teaming up to present a good first impression for bitcoin in Africa.

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