Bitcoin
Web search data from Google reveals that interest in Bitcoin is staying steady despite a price rally to $16,000. Google Data Shows Little FOMO in Bitcoin Markets FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is usually a sign that an asset is reaching the top as major retailers are usually the
Africa
Celebrity music producer - Don Jazzy has called for the use of blockchain technology in the 2023 elections in Nigeria, in a bid to ensure transparency in the electoral process. Don Jazzy's remarks came in the heat of the #EndSARS protest which saw calls for a reform of
Bitcoin
While the BTC market is agog with the price uptrend, there has also been a side-by-side increase in Bitcoin transaction fees. Bitcoin's price today (Oct. 31) hit its highest price ever since January 2018. The sad news however is that transaction fees have also gone over the roof
Bitcoin
Chinese phone giant Huawei has launched a new smartphone with a built-in wallet for China's central bank digital currency. Announced Friday, the company unveiled the new device - Huawei Mate 40 among other products. CEO Yu Chendong, says the Mate40 smartphone is the first mobile device to enable
Bitcoin
Iran has introduced a new cryptocurrency law which will require Bitcoin miners in the country to fund imports. Reports suggest that the country’s revised cryptocurrency regulation will require miners to sell their digital coins directly to the central bank. New Rules for Bitcoin Miners in Iran According to the
Education & News
China's optimism for blockchain technology was praised as cryptocurrency businesses in the nation and outside of the nation anticipated market opportunities with its 1.3 billion-strong population. Now, eyebrows are raised as the nation drafts law to legalize the digital yuan and outlaw cryptocurrencies by anyone else competing
Bitcoin
Even before the historical #EndSARS protests, many in Nigeria had interests in the market for Bitcoin, choosing to use the cryptocurrency for different reasons including international transfers and purchase of goods and services. Nigeria and the Bitcoin Markets Over the years, Nigeria has recorded several highs for Bitcoin adoption rates,
Bitcoin
In a trending development, over 40 million troy ounces of gold have been discovered in Russia's Siberian region - a welcome boost to the country's large gold reserve. What is however in question is the now increased supply of gold - amidst claims of it being
Blockchain
Malaysia-based blockchain startups can now secure funding for their projects courtesy of a new loan program launched by LuneX. According to reports, the program looks invest in early projects by providing funds starting from $100,000 to millions for crypto and blockchain entrepreneurs in the country; as it says the
Africa
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has begun discussions with other international apex banks on the possibility of entering the digital currency (CBDC) space. According to reports, the Governor of the CBK - Dr. Patrick Njorge told newsmen that the country's central bank is "already feeling left
Bitcoin
Jack Ma - Chinese billionaire and co-founder of Alibaba Group at a recent event described digital currencies as an important player in the new global financial system. Speaking at the Bund Financial Summit, Jack Ma who owns China's biggest e-commerce company said "digital currency could create value
Bitcoin
Robert Kiyosaki, author of popular personal finance book, "Rich Dad Poor Dad" speaks on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in a new video on The Rich Dad Channel. Robert Kiyosaki Positive about Bitcoin At the start of the video, Kiyosaki states that everybody who made money started early in