Nigeria launches a $618million fund for the tech and creative sectors
The fund was launched in collaboration with the African Development Bank and other private sector stakeholders.
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‘CBDCs are potentially useful,’ says Standard Bank’s chief executive
However, he does not share the same optimism about privately generated cryptocurrencies.
ConsenSys partners with MoonPay to enable crypto purchases in Nigeria directly in MetaMask
The new feature allows users in Nigeria to buy crypto without setting up a centralized exchange account. But appears to be more expensive than using an exchange.
Art, gender and blockchain: How the permissionless technology is leveling the playing field
While both men and women contribute to art, opportunities remain unequal for the latter. Thanks to its permissionless nature, blockchain can potentially drive inclusiveness in the creative industry.
Gender plays little role in becoming a successful African female crypto founder: Ruth Iselema
According to the Bitmama CEO, her struggles being a female founder had more to do with knowledge gaps rather than her gender.
Cardano-focused accelerator Adaverse invests in Nigeria's BoundlessPay
BoundlessPay joins a growing list of beneficiaries of Adaverse’s investment. Some other recipients include Afriex, Afropolitan, Bitmama, Canza Finance, Ejara and Stakefair.
Crypto exchange Luno works with South African advertising board to issue new rules for crypto adverts
The clause seeks to protect South African consumers against unethical advertising in the crypto industry.