Why Jack Dorsey’s $30 billion empire is betting big on Africa
During Block's most recent earnings call, CEO Jack Dorsey listed the Global South, which includes Africa, as one of the three trends the company is “focused on.”
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Inflation in Africa: Latest data shows worsening figures across the board
Figures show 50% of countries with available data experienced an increase in consumer prices in March.
CBDCs, like the eNaira, are potentially risky, IMF official says
The IMF MD believes retail CBDCs may result in “unforeseeable” results for central banks.
South Africa-based USSD bitcoin transfer service launches in Ghana
The service will allow Ghanaian users without internet access to send and receive bitcoin.
Crypto exchange Roqqu receives regulatory approval to operate in South Africa
The exchange can now offer deposits and withdrawals in the South African Rand (ZAR)
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.
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.