Nigerian blockchain startups raised $20M in 2024, claims 3% of global developers — Report
The report dubbed the Nigeria Web3 Landscape Report says 3% of global blockchain developers are in Nigeria.
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Sidebar: Inside Minipay’s $40M stablecoin strategy
For Minipay, stablecoins aren’t just a product but the foundation for cross-border payments, savings, and financial inclusion in a fragmented continent.
Nedbank to rollout smart contract technology within the next 12 months
The exact details of the deployment are not known, but top executive Corbyn de Bruyn sees its impact in revolutionizing agriculture.
CNGN’s developers seeking listing on Yellow Card and Roqqu
However, both exchanges are reluctant to list the cNGN just yet because of a lack of demand and clear use cases.
Yellow Card appoints new South Africa country manager
Kamogelo Mosime, a former associate at GEMP Group, takes charge of the South African arm of the firm’s operations.
Tether teams up with Quidax on blockchain education in Africa
The firms plan to open access to bitcoin and stablecoin education for 15,000 individuals and businesses in Africa
Ripple taps Chipper Cash in Africa’s cross-border crypto race
The partnership aims to enable 24/7 blockchain-powered payments into nine African countries using Ripple’s XRP ledger