Tag: africa
Jack Dorsey: I Will Bring BTC to Africa
Bitcoin has had a very up and down year when it comes to its price, but for men like Jack Dorsey, the CEO of both…
Start-Up to Foster Financial Inclusion and Affordable Remittance Services in Sub-Saharan Africa
The unbanked population in Sub-Saharan Africa could soon find support in the form of DMC, a blockchain-based platform that aims to make the business of…
Blockchain Startup Hopes to Light Up Nigeria with Affordable Solar Power
A blockchain-based platform in Nigeria is hoping to bring affordable solar power to citizens in the country and others in Sub-Saharan Africa who are living without…
Japan-Based SBI Remit to Use Bitcoin for Remittances to Africa
In a big boost towards mass adoption of Bitcoin for remittances, the Japanese money transfer giant SBI Remit has enabled its nearly half a million…
Africa Is Leading a Financial Revolution, Says Crypto P2P Marketplace
Peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace Paxful has said that there is a rise in the use of digital currencies in Africa, with young people leading the way.…
Africa Should Embrace the Blockchain to Boost Development, Say Experts
Interest in the blockchain and the various use cases it’s being applied to is highlighting the impact it is having on different sectors, and now…
African Fintech to Reach $3 Billion by 2020, Says Banking Group
A leading independent pan-African banking group has predicted that African fintech will become a US$3 billion market by 2020. Thanks to the rise of cashless…
Fintech is Rapidly Rebuilding the African Financial Industry
Africa has been recognized as the one of the most promising market for fintech startups and products, with around 80 percent of the continent’s 330…
Reports about Bitcoin in African Nations Is Far from Ground Reality
The reports published by media outlets, especially when it comes to bitcoin and its adoption in African nations seems to be a bit far fetched.…
