Africa
Binance-Backed Crypto Payments App Launches as Race for Africa Heats Up
The payments app launched initially in Nigeria, but there are plans to expand to 30 African nations his year.
In Zimbabwe, Crypto Is a 'Liberation Tool': Bitcoin in Africa, Part 1 of a New Documentary Podcast Series
After three weeks of listening, recording and talking bitcoin in Africa, podcaster Anita Posch shares her experiences in part one of this new six-part documentary podcast series.
Binance and Others Are Rushing to Provide Stablecoins to Nigerian Crypto Users
Here's how crypto exchanges are on-boarding unbanked users in Nigeria.
Decred's Akin Sawyerr Says Blockchain Is Part of Africa's Political Future
Blockchain-based governance could lead the way towards better business and political practices around the world, says investor Akin Sawyerr.
Ghana May Issue Digital Currency in 'Near Future,' Says Central Bank Chief
Ghana is joining the ranks of nations eyeing the launch of a central bank digital currency, and is already in talks over a pilot project.
Tunisia's Central Bank Denies Reports Claiming It Issued an E-Dinar
In a sweeping rejection, the central bank quashed "unfounded" rumors that it had become the first monetary authority to issue a CBDC.
Huobi Cloud to Offer White-Label Exchange Services in Middle East, Africa
Huobi Cloud has announced its plan to provide local financial institutions with white-label exchange services in the Middle East and Africa.
Eyeing African Market, Binance Adds Nigerian Fiat-to-Crypto Gateway
Facilitated by payments network Flutterwave, the addition starts a new phase of Binance adding sub-Saharan fiat pairs.
Facebook's WhatsApp Seeks Policy Expert to Champion Blockchain in Africa
WhatsApp is looking to hire a blockchain policy expert in Africa as parent company Facebook's Libra project meets regulatory resistance worldwide.
Burundi Central Bank Director: 'Strong Measures' Will Be Taken Against Crypto Traders
The Republic of Burundi banned all cryptocurrencies, stating the volatile, speculative and unregulated asset class presents too much risk for citizens.
