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Sam Adeyemo

Sam Adeyemo

Sam is a reporter ahead of the curve on cryptocurrency innovations in Africa, and his goal is to keep the world informed on them.

Nigeria’s president-elect vows to introduce blockchain into banking and other sectors

Nigeria’s president-elect vows to introduce blockchain into banking and other sectors

In his manifesto, Bola Tinubu, who was declared the winner of the recently concluded general elections in Nigeria, outlined plans to implement the technology in banking and finance, identity management and revenue collection.

Art, gender and blockchain: How the permissionless technology is leveling the playing field

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.

Cryptocurrency exchange company, BoundlessPay

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.

Use Bitcoin to pay for goods at Pick n Pay

Top South African retail store now accepts payments in bitcoin across all branches

Pick n Pay’s decision to accept bitcoin payments come amidst an increasingly crypto-friendly posture from the South African government.

IMF's condition for Ghana to secure $3 billion bailout

IMF tells Ghana to stop borrowing from its central bank: report

The West African country must do this to access the loan it requested from the International Monetary Fund.

Rwanda cracks down on illegal crypto sale

Rwanda cracks down on illegal crypto sale, prosecutes former MD of microfinance institutions

He faces up to 10 years in prison for illegally advocating for and taking investments in BITSEC

Africa’s oldest national park - Virunga National Park

How bitcoin is keeping Africa’s oldest national park from going under

The Virunga National Park, caught amidst ongoing conflicts, has struggled to attract tourists, its main revenue source. Now, bitcoin is provided a lifeline.