Can blockchain solve Africa’s worsening housing shortage? This startup thinks so
Blockchain company Empowa has used NFTs as a fundraising vehicle to grow Mozambique’s home loan market by 5%. It is now looking to expand across Africa.
Blockchain in Africa
Adaverse leads fundraiser for blockchain-based FMCG authentication startup
The startup, Chekkit, provides end-to-end monitoring and tracking of pharmaceutical products. The fresh capital will be used for expansion and hiring for senior roles.
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.
Lagos state, Nigeria, to consider incorporating blockchain education into school curriculum
The government of Lagos — Nigeria’s bubbling tech and business hub — continues to make promises to support blockchain.
Zambia to finish testing cryptocurrency regulatory technology by mid-year: Reuters
The southern African country hopes to develop regulations that promote innovation while keeping citizens safe.
Crypto company Fonbnk taps Tanda to launch airtime trading marketplace in East Africa
Fonbnk claims that this collaboration marks a significant financial inclusion breakthrough in Africa.
Worldcoin, co-founded by ChatGPT’s Sam Altman, expands into mainstream Kenya, but security and privacy concerns lurk
The controversial app, which promises to give people crypto for their identity via an eye scanner, has now fully launched in Kenya and features a P2P exchange.