Terry Kunle, Author at Cryptotimes Africa

News

Furex crowns Top Traders at Leaderboard Challenge Prize Presentation in Lagos

by Terry Kunle May 14, 2024

Furex Technologies, a leading digital finance platform, recently hosted its highly anticipated Leaderboard Challenge Prize Presentation Event at the prestigious Gazzy Lagos Restaurant in Lekki. The event, which took place on May 3, 2024, brought together traders from across Nigeria to celebrate…

News

Around Africa: Kenya, Vodafone, and Ghana Lead the Way Around Africa, MaskEx is Calling All Nigerian Students

by Terry Kunle May 13, 2024

Africa is making significant strides in the world of digital assets, with Kenya, Vodafone, and Ghana all taking pioneering steps. Quick Summary Kenya Partners with Bitcoin Miner: Kenya has announced a strategic partnership with Marathon Digital to develop cryptocurrency policies and address…

News

Crypto Crossroads: Nigeria Mulls Licensing Exchanges Despite P2P Ban Threat

by Terry Kunle May 13, 2024

With over 22 million citizens owning cryptocurrency, or roughly 10.3% of the population, Nigeria is a titan in Africa's crypto adoption race. But the country's stance on digital assets is becoming increasingly complex. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently threw its weight…

News

Lisk & CV Labs Africa Launch The Lisk Blockchain Incubator Hub to Empower African Entrepreneurs in Web3

by Terry Kunle May 6, 2024

Lisk and CV Labs Africa have announced the launch of the Lisk Blockchain Incubator Hub, an initiative aimed at empowering African entrepreneurs in the web3 space. The hub prioritizes real-world utility and seeks to address the significant barriers faced by technology entrepreneurs…

Feature

Blockchain and Web3 events in Africa

by Terry Kunle April 29, 2024

Africa is rapidly emerging as a hub for blockchain and web3 innovation, with a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurs, developers, and investors driving growth and adoption across the continent. From cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi) to non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the metaverse, the…

News

Google Developer Groups Lagos Partners with Seerbit and GOMYCODE to Host #BuildWithAI Hackathon

by Terry Kunle April 26, 2024

The Google Developer Groups Lagos (GDGLagos) is thrilled to announce a regional edition of the global #BuildWithAI hackathon, in partnership with Seerbit, Africa’s leading and trusted payment solutions provider, and GOMYCODE, a pan-African leader in digital skills training. This exciting event, taking…

Feature

Where to Sell Your Giftcards in Nigeria

by Terry Kunle April 25, 2024

Gift card sales in Nigeria have grown in popularity as people become more aware of its potential as a lucrative source of revenue. Platforms like Grip have become reliable sources for turning unused gift cards into cash as people look to get…

Feature

Smart Money Hacks to Know in 2024

by Terry Kunle April 24, 2024

The world has greatly moved from handling financial transactions physically to doing almost everything digitally. These days, people no longer need to stand in long queues at the bank and large amounts can be sent across continents by pressing a few buttons.…

News

Around Africa: Angola Bans Crypto Mining, Zignaly Launches ZIGChain, and More

by Terry Kunle April 23, 2024

Quick Summary Angola's recent ban on crypto mining sends shockwaves through Africa's Bitcoin mining scene, impacting Chinese miners eyeing the continent's low-cost electricity. Zignaly launches ZIGChain, Zambia fosters blockchain talent, and AltCoinTrader secures licenses amidst South Africa's growing crypto interest. Explore…

News

Ivorypay Up, Bitcoin Halving Over, Nigeria Needs Fix

by Terry Kunle April 22, 2024

A payment gateway that enables African businesses to get paid in stable cryptocurrencies, Ivorypay, recently announced a strategic partnership with Tether, the issuer of the world's most used stablecoin, USDT. This collaboration marks a significant milestone, allowing Ivorypay to offer faster, cheaper,…