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The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has announced its Second Virtual Workshop on Energy and Information Technology scheduled for September 21, 2020. This year's videoconference will see blockchain technology discussed among a list of key energy and tech related topics to be addressed. The event will have
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Nigeria has outperformed the rest of the world in Bitcoin interest over the past three (3) months. According to a report by crypto wallet app - Blockchain.com, Nigeria ranks as the highest source of Bitcoin (BTC) trading volume in Africa, and one of the world's fastest growing
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Despite the new regulations imposed in Zimbabwe, Bitcoin appears to be more popular than before. Google trends data indicates that interest in Bitcoin has increased over time. Bitcoin More Popular in Zimbabwe A notice was given to mobile money service providers in Zimbabwe, requiring them to connect to the national
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Nigeria Mortgage Refinance Company (NMRC) has partnered with blockchain real estate startup - HouseAfrica.io, to develop a DLT-based digital land registry for authentication of property ownership and verification of valid land titles. NMRC made the announcement through its official Twitter handle ahead of its Virtual Abuja Intentional Housing Show:
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"You know what my problem with man is? For everything that has the potential to become beautiful, man can turn it into something ugly." - RR The above quote echoes the current sentiment around the cryptocurrency industry, as more schemes using Bitcoin as payment method continue to rise
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Billionaire philanthropist, Bill Pulte took to Twitter to donate money to different people in need, using the hashtag #PulteDropsBitcoin. In one of his posts on Twitter, he states that he is giving away real money for people to buy Bitcoin. Money Given on Twitter to Buy Bitcoin The Pulte family
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Senegalese-American rapper Akon is set to build a blockchain hub in Kenya, courtesy of a partnership with Netherlands-based firm Effect Ai. The project dubbed the "Kenyan Opportunity Hub", aims to promote blockchain and artificial intelligence for Kenyans, in a bid to offer more skills and work opportunities. According
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Lebanon's monetary crisis has continued, with the latest fall in value of its national currency by over 50% in the last 10 days, to trade at 8,200 to the US dollar. Reports say the country's deepening economic crisis has seen the Lira (Lebanese pound) lose
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The Nigerian Security and Exchange Commission (SEC), has warned stakeholders and the general public about the activities of an illegal blockchain firm known as iBledger (iBcash cryptocurrency) and InksNation. According to an official statement, SEC disclosed that neither the company (iBSmartify Nigeria) nor its promoter or products are registered or
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With the current wave of the Corona virus pandemic ravaging economies, an overhaul of the traditional financial and payments system seems inevitable. Predictions are rife that digital payment models like central bank digital currencies, cryptocurrencies, and online payments are the way to go. At this time, government-imposed lockdowns have forced
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To the shock of many of its customers, Access Bank failed to implement a mandated stamp duty charge on time. The failure to implement the charge in a timely manner meant that many of its customers were met with unexpected debits on their accounts over the weekend. Access Bank Customers
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Fintech giant PayPal will reportedly launch direct sales of cryptocurrency to its over 325 million users. This report was made known by inside sources, hinting that the company will soon allow buys and sells of crypto directly from PayPal and Venmo. According to the first source, the new service will