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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.

Bitmama founder and CEO Ruth Iselema

Gender plays little role in becoming a successful African female crypto founder: Ruth Iselema

According to the Bitmama CEO, her struggles being a female founder had more to do with knowledge gaps rather than her gender.

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.

Crypto exchange, Luno, issues rules for digital asset adverts

Crypto exchange Luno works with South African advertising board to issue new rules for crypto adverts

The clause seeks to protect South African consumers against unethical advertising in the crypto industry.

Yellow Card signs Nigerian artiste Psycho YP as brand ambassador

The cryptocurrency exchange is looking to tap into the growing African music audience for customer acquisition.

Luno lays off 35% of it's workforce

Luno lays off 35% of its workforce

The layoffs result from a downturn in the tech industry and shocks in the crypto market.

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.