A new research paper released in August 2024 has provided the first comprehensive evaluation of the early effects of macroeconomic indications and subjective well-being of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)…
Grey, a Nigerian fintech startup, has announced a strategic partnership with leading cross-border payment platform, dLocal, to drive its expansion into new emerging markets. This collaboration aims to enhance Grey’s…
T-Vencubator, a leading venture capital firm and incubator in Egypt, has launched its inaugural investment programme and aims to invest in five startups by the end of year 2025. The…
Ghanaian Vice President, Mahamudu Bawumia, says he will adopt a new exchange rate regime that links the Cedi currency to gold if he wins presidential elections in December 2024. …
Seychelles, which accounted for over half of the total funding to Web3 startups Africa in 2023, is taking measures to protect consumers and comply with global regulations when it comes…
The Bitcoin network’s hashrate, a measure of the computational power to mine and process bitcoin transactions on the network, recently increased to a new record high of 627 exahashes per…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has released guidelines for a proposed regulatory framework for digital assets in the country. Bank of Ghana | 2024 Draft Guidelines on Digital Assets In…
Chapter 1: The Incredible Shrinking Blockchain Imagine you’re at a blockchain gala. Ethereum walks in with its massive 300+ GB chain, looking like the heavyweight champ. Solana struts in, boasting…
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), an increase in electricity taxes for crypto miners by as much as 85% could play a significant role in curbing global carbon emissions.…
MetaMask, the popular Ethereum-centric crypto wallet, announced that it has partnered with MasterCard to pilot a new debit card that will connect directly to users’ self-custody wallets and allow them…