Terry Kunle, Author at Cryptotimes Africa

Education and Community Are the Pillars of Progress in Web3 – John Ojelola, CEO JTConnect

by Terry Kunle January 31, 2025

“Education and community are the pillars of progress in Web3.” This isn't just a catchy phrase; it's the driving philosophy behind John Ojelola’s tireless efforts to shape Nigeria's blockchain landscape. For over a decade, John has been a central figure in the…

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Backpack Announces Acquisition of FTX EU, Expands Crypto Trading Across Europe

by Terry Kunle January 7, 2025

Backpack Exchange, a fully regulated global cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the successful acquisition of FTX EU, the MiFID II-licensed former European arm of FTX. Approved by the FTX bankruptcy court and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), this acquisition marks a major milestone in…

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Yellow Card Secures Crypto Asset Service Provider Licence in South Africa

by Terry Kunle November 21, 2024

Yellow Card (www.YellowCard.io), Africa’s leading stablecoin-based infrastructure provider, has been issued a Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) licence by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa. Commenting on the FSCA’s decision to issue the licence to Yellow Card Financial South…

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Experts highlight Blockchain, AI, eCommerce potentials for Africa

by Terry Kunle November 21, 2024

Technology experts at the Africa Tech Alliance Forum (AfriTECH 4.0) held in Lagos recently, highlighted the transformative potentials of blockchain and AI in positioning Africa as a global technology leader. Mr Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development…

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Jack Dorsey to attend Africa bitcoin conference 2024 in Nairobi

by Terry Kunle November 21, 2024

The Africa Bitcoin Conference (ABC) has confirmed that Jack Dorsey, Block Head, Chairman, and cofounder of Block, will attend as a speaker this December 2024 at the JW Marriott Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. This marks Dorsey’s return to the conference following his…

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Nigeria’s SiBAN wants govt to craft national Bitcoin policy

by Terry Kunle November 21, 2024

In a recent appeal, the Blockchain Technology Association of Nigeria (SiBAN) requested the government to develop a national Bitcoin policy, drawing inspiration from the pro-cryptocurrency policies recently adopted by US president-Elect Donald Trump. Obinna Iwuno, president of SiBAN, underlined the importance of…

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African Crypto Off-Ramp Platform, Simfy, Expands Offerings with the Listing of Conflux Network’s Token (CFX)

by Terry Kunle November 21, 2024

Simfy, the innovative crypto off-ramp platform that has been revolutionizing the African crypto landscape with its simplicity, speed, and customer-centric design, is thrilled to announce a significant new milestone – the listing of Conflux Network’s token (CFX). This collaboration brings together two…

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Uganda embraces blockchain for financial inclusion, tokenization

by Terry Kunle November 21, 2024

Blockchain can boost financial inclusion, improve the efficiency of mobile money, and make securities transactions faster and cheaper. This was the overarching message at the Kampala Blockchain Summit 2024 in Uganda, where experts from the blockchain world, tech innovators, finance industry thought leaders,…

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OneCoin’s ‘Cryptoqueen’ alive and in South Africa: report

by Terry Kunle November 21, 2024

One of the world’s most wanted criminals, OneCoin founder Ruja Ignatova, is alive and residing in South Africa, a new documentary alleges. Ignatova, known in digital asset circles as ‘Cryptoqueen,’ founded OneCoin in 2014 and grew it into a multi-billion dollar project,…

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Cryptocurrency Alert: 1,000 Could Turn Into $434,000 With Qubetics Presale, Tezos Surges 64%, and Polygon Attracts Crypto Whales

by Terry Kunle November 21, 2024

The cryptocurrency market continues to thrive, with innovative technologies and groundbreaking applications capturing the attention of investors. Among the standout projects are Qubetics, a visionary blockchain ecosystem introducing revolutionary tools like a decentralised VPN; Tezos, which has seen a recent surge in price…