Fuse unveils $10 million in grants to enhance Web3 innovation
The $10 million grant program is open to global applications. However, there will be a keen focus on emerging markets like Africa.
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UfarmX wants to create blockchain-based digital ‘credit scores’ for African farmers
The US-based startup is expanding its operations into Senegal after conducting pilots in Nigeria.
Yellow Card integrates Block’s open-source protocol for cross-border payments
TBD said that cross-border transactions were only the first use case it considered for the tbDEX protocol.
Why crypto company Bitmama acquired fintech startup Payday
Bitmama would gain access to Payday's customer base through this deal, bringing the crypto company one step closer to its objective of promoting crypto-based remittances in Africa.
Empowa goes multichain with Hedera’s decentralized ledger
The Mozambique-based startup integrates Hedera hashgraph to enable fiat payments by tenants across Africa.
Binance partners with CryptoConvert to introduce new crypto payment option for South Africans
The payment system allows Binance users to pay with crypto directly at Pick n Pay stores in South Africa, eliminating the need to fund Lightning wallets first.
Nigerian Police announces an arrest in connection to Patricia’s security breach
Bonse was alleged to have conspired to launder 50 million naira from funds stolen from Patricia.