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Recently, a cryptocurrency transaction was made in Abuja for internet services. Thanks to blockchain organization, Althea the impossible is being made possible with cheaper, faster, and decentralised internet. Payment Made With Cryptocurrency for Internet Recently, the organization released a status showing payments being made for the internet, using dominant Ethereum
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Social media giant - Twitter has added the Bitcoin ( ₿ ) emoji to its platform. This was revealed in an official Tweet by its CEO and co-founder, Jack Dorsey who posted about the Bitcoin emoji and hashtag. The new BTC emoji will pop up showing the ₿ symbol whenever a Twitter user writes
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NairaEx in the Spotlight NairaEx is West Africa’s leading cryptocurrency exchange, with a growing digital footprint across the continent. Since its inception, it has grown its user base not only in Nigeria but across different continents in the world. From USA to China, different individuals use NairaEx. As with
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Blockchain is the philosopher's stone of the 21st century. Since the creation of Bitcoin after the financial crash of 2008, a movement has spread to different corners of the world. One of such corners is in Africa, an increasingly significant player in the geopolitical sphere. Different blockchain companies
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An email reveals that peer-to-peer cryptocurrency marketplace, LocalBitcoins is suspending services to customers located in several regions in Africa. The African regions mentioned in the email include Ethiopia, Botswana, Tunisia, Libya, Nigeria, and Ghana. LocalBitcoins Enhanced Due Diligence Woes in Africa The email suggests that increasing pressure from the European
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Rapper Akon in a recent tweet revealed that agreement for his "Akon City" (Crypto City) project has been finalized; following the signing of an MOU with SAPCO - Senegal's state-owned tourism department. The Akon City project is hence slated to launch in Senegal by 2025, and
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Blockchain accelerator, Aeternity deploys Univote in 2020, a voting application designed to enable voting exercises on a decentralized network. University Students to Release Blockchain Voting Application A prototype for the project exists on the ethereum test-net. Later in the year, Aeternity will deploy the application on its main-net. It opens
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Self acclaimed Ghanaian millionaire celebrity - Shatta Bandle took to his Instagram page to show off his Bitcoin wallet; boasting of $65,000 holdings about (7.54) BTC at the time of publication. The "Young Young Rich Nigga or Abba Dangote" as he is fondly called, gained popularity
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Nigeria Communication Commission takes a huge leap in the blockchain space for Africa, investing $5,500 in blockchain startup Wicrypt. Wicrypt makes it possible for users to make money by sharing their internet connection. A Milestone in Nigeria Blockchain Industry This presents a milestone for the blockchain industry in Nigeria.
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Rwanda will play host to its first blockchain school in 2020, courtesy of the Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI). Speaking at a recent interview, ABI Executive Director – Kayode Babrinde (Nigerian) revealed that the school will offer five key courses focused on extensive blockchain technology education. The courses include a Blockchain Essentials
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New West African currency, ECO launches in 2020. It replaces the CFA franc which is currently used by eight West African nations and six nations in Central Africa. French President, Emmanuel Macron, made the announcement during a trip to Ivory Coast. A New Era for West Africa? The move is
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It’s Christmas again and shoppers in Nigeria and globally are buying gifts and household items for the season. While many use e-commerce platforms such as Jumia and Amazon which have made online purchases easier, these platforms do not offer the cryptocurrency alternative for an increasing number of millennial shoppers