Cardano’s builder launch two-month blockchain training program in Nairobi
The training will focus on aspiring blockchain developers in Nairobi, Kenya.
Tech
African DeFi lenders need to partner with traditional institutions to scale, says Jia co-founder
Cheng Cheng, COO and co-founder of DeFi lending platform Jia, believes that support from big financial institutions will help scale DeFi loans in Africa.
Blockchain-based carbon credit project receives $250,000 investment from EMURGO Africa
The project, Changeblock, uses blockchain for carbon trading, letting companies offset excess emissions via verified reduction projects.
PayPal launches stablecoin, but experts doubt it will make a difference in Africa
Experts have told Mariblock that the move makes little difference to the African payments ecosystem.
Visa’s crypto head: Blockchain reduces barriers to developing financial products in Africa
Sheffield also believes that blockchain abstraction in mainstream products will lead to more adoption.
Police raid Worldcoin’s warehouse in Nairobi
Authorities accused the company of failing to disclose its intentions during its registration process.
EMTECH secures $4 million seed investment
EMTECH currently works with six central banks, including Nigeria and Ghana, and is looking to expand into four more African countries.