Zebedee and Bitnob partner to help African gamers earn bitcoin rewards
African users will be rewarded in satoshis when they play games or listen to podcasts on the gaming app. They can convert the rewards to their local currency through Bitnob.
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5 billion reasons Africa needs to ditch the U.S. dollar for cross-border trade
Although the U.S. accounted for less than 10% of Africa’s total trade in 2019, nearly half of Africa’s trade is settled in U.S. dollars. The mismatch in commercial and payment flow cost Africans $5 billion yearly, Kioneki writes.
Central African Republic to review law that makes bitcoin a legal tender: President Touadera
He said his country has no intention to leave the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) and will therefore not go against its rules.
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.
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.
Fact check: Bitcoin is NOT trading at a 60% premium in Nigeria
A narrative has been doing the rounds that bitcoin is trading at a significant premium in Nigeria. A deeper look at how FX works in Nigeria reveals flaws in the bitcoin premium story.
Nigeria's first active Bitcoin Lightning node launches in Lagos
The new node, dubbed NigeriaFreeRouting, improves the accessibility of payments via the Lightning Network for bitcoin users in Nigeria.