Nigeria to launch AI and Blockchain research hub nationwide
Despite promising blockchain developments, it remains unclear how Nigeria plans to transform its policies and promises into tangible, productive endeavors.
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Core DAO launches a $5 million Africa blockchain fund
Dubbed the “Core African Innovation Fund,” the initiative seeks to support blockchain projects in Africa.
Biggest African blockchain stories of 2023, according to Mariblock writers
Explore Africa's blockchain evolution in 2023 through the lenses of Mariblock writers.
UfarmX wants to create blockchain-based digital ‘credit scores’ for African farmers
The US-based startup is expanding its operations into Senegal after conducting pilots in Nigeria.
Nigerian Police announces an arrest in connection to Patricia’s security breach
Bonse was alleged to have conspired to launder 50 million naira from funds stolen from Patricia.
World Mobile launches its first aerostat in Mozambique
The team waited in vain for 11 months to receive regulatory approval for the aerostat’s launch in Zanzibar, Tanzania, before it moved to Mozambique
Btrust, cofounded by Jack Dorsey and Jay Z, acquires African Bitcoin talent development firm Qala
The acquisition will see Qala rebrand as Btrust Builders with a new focus on providing training in open-source Bitcoin software development.