Africa
Afrika Omarmt Stablecoins Via IOTA om $70 Miljard Pan-Continentaal Handelstechnologie te Ontgrendelen
In samenwerking met het Tony Blair Institute en het WEF opgericht, heeft het initiatief tot doel de handel te hervormen met USDT-betalingen in 55 Afrikaanse landen.
Flutterwave, Afrikas betalingssysteem ter waarde van $31 miljard, kiest Polygon voor grensoverschrijdende betalingen
De overeenkomst zal snellere, goedkope betalingen mogelijk maken voor wereldwijde bedrijven zoals Uber in meer dan 30 landen in Afrika.
Ripple brengt $700 miljoen RLUSD stablecoin naar Afrika, test verzekeringen tegen extreem weer
Stablecoins winnen aan populariteit bij grensoverschrijdende betalingen, met name in opkomende markten waar de toegang tot betrouwbare valuta’s en banken beperkt is.
Ghana plant vergunningverlening voor crypto-bedrijven als reactie op groeiende vraag: Bloomberg
De centrale bank van het land rondt een regulatoire goedkeuring af die vóór september aan het parlement zal worden voorgelegd.
Core DAO Contributor Explains Why Africa is Ripe for Web3 Disruption
Core DAO recently launched its Core Africa Ecosystem Fund, which is a $5 million initiative focused on providing resources to help local Web3 builders. Initial Contributor to Core DAO and CEO of Element, Rich Rines, joins "First Mover" to discuss the announcement, along with the future of crypto adoption.
[SPONSORED CONTENT] Founder and CEO of World Mobile Group, Micky Watkins discusses his plan to provide internet access for all through the use of balloons
Micky Watkins of World Mobile Group is making it his mission to provide internet connectivity to those without access in areas like Africa. WMG creates a sharing economy model that gives people the opportunity to set up their own tethered balloons to provide internet connectivity and in return are paid for their efforts.
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.
