Terry Kunle, Author at Cryptotimes Africa

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BitGet Partners with South African Fintech CallPay to Enable ZAR Deposits and Withdrawals, Boosting Crypto Accessibility

by Terry Kunle March 5, 2025

In a significant move to enhance crypto accessibility in South Africa, BitGet, one of the top five global cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a strategic partnership with CallPay, a leading South African fintech company. This collaboration will allow BitGet users to deposit and withdraw funds…

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Outlier Ventures CEO Discusses Pioneering Role of Middle East and North Africa in Web3 Adoption

by Terry Kunle March 5, 2025

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is quickly becoming a notable force in the push for global crypto adoption. With growing participation from institutions and enterprises and supportive regulations for Web3 technology, MENA is set to expand its impact. BeInCrypto…

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COTI Unveils Africa Tokenization Council to Propel Blockchain and AI Adoption Across Africa and MENA

by Terry Kunle March 5, 2025

In a bold move to accelerate blockchain and AI adoption, COTI has launched the Africa Tokenization Council, a groundbreaking initiative designed to drive technological innovation and investment across Africa and the Middle East. By uniting African policymakers, global blockchain leaders, and industry experts,…

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Lisk Incubation Hub Wraps Up Inaugural African Cohort, Unveils Batch 2 with $200,000 in Grants for Web3 Innovators

by Terry Kunle March 5, 2025

Lisk, the Ethereum Layer 2 blockchain platform focused on accelerating Web3 adoption in high-growth markets, has successfully concluded the first cohort of its Blockchain Incubation Hub in Africa. Powered by CV Labs, this six-month program has empowered 23 African startups to refine…

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Tether’s Green Energy Push: Solar-Powered Kiosks to Revolutionize Power Access in Africa

by Terry Kunle March 4, 2025

Tether, the multi-billion-dollar stablecoin giant, is stepping into Africa’s energy crisis with an innovative green energy solution. The company plans to deploy solar-powered kiosks across the continent, offering battery charging services through a subscription model that accepts payments in bitcoin, USDT, or…

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Coinbase to Expand Crypto Services in Nigeria in New Partnership with NestCoin

by Terry Kunle March 4, 2025

Coinbase Wallet has integrated with Onboard Global, a product of local Nigerian startup NestCoin, to offer Nigerians a more accessible way to purchase cryptocurrency via peer-to-peer exchanges. NestCoin was in the headlines back in November 2022 when it said it was forced to…

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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…