Terry Kunle, Author at Cryptotimes Africa

Aya Data: A Ghanaian AI Startup Making Waves in Data Annotation and Bespoke Solutions

by Terry Kunle October 20, 2024

Ghana's burgeoning tech scene has a new star: Aya Data, an AI consultancy startup making significant strides in data annotation and building custom AI solutions for businesses. With a recent seed funding round of $900,000, Aya Data is poised to scale its…

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Kenya’s Central Bank Unveils Fast Payment System (FPS) to Revolutionize Digital Payments

by Terry Kunle October 20, 2024

In a significant move towards a more interconnected digital economy, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has announced plans to develop a new instant payment system, the Fast Payment System (FPS). This groundbreaking initiative aims to streamline financial transactions across all financial…

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Binance expands crypto access in West and Central Africa with mobile money integration

by Terry Kunle October 18, 2024

Binance (www.Binance.com), the world's leading blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider continues to drive innovation and expand access to cryptocurrency in Africa, now allowing users in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Togo and Senegal to purchase crypto directly through…

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M-KOPA Appoints Rajeev Suri As Board Chairperson

by Terry Kunle October 18, 2024

M-KOPA, a fintech company focused on emerging markets, has appointed Rajeev Suri as the new Chairperson of its Board, effective December 1, 2024. Suri, who previously served as the CEO of Nokia and Inmarsat, takes over from Elizabeth Littlefield, who has been…

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Yellow Card Secures $33 Million in Series C Funding, Expanding Its Reach Across Africa

by Terry Kunle October 18, 2024

Yellow Card, the leading stablecoin on/off ramp in Africa, has successfully closed a Series C financing round worth $33 million. This significant investment, led by Blockchain Capital with participation from prominent investors like Polychain Capital, Third Prime Ventures, and Block, Inc., validates…

Press Release

Mpeppe Whale Purchase: 500K Tokens Bought as Presale Stage 4 Ends

by Terry Kunle October 17, 2024

Mpeppe (MPEPE), an AI-powered decentralized gambling token, has announced that a prominent Ethereum (ETH) whale has purchased 500,000 Mpeppe (MPEPE) tokens as the project nears the completion of its highly successful Stage 4 presale. With over 91% of the presale already complete, this large…

Press Release

BloFin impresses at TOKEN2049 Singapore with strong vision for rapid expansion

by Terry Kunle October 17, 2024

BloFin, a leading cryptocurrency centralized exchange (CEX), continues its success as a sponsor of TOKEN2049 Singapore for the second year. This achievement highlights BloFin's growing influence in the crypto industry and reinforces its commitment to expanding its presence through upgraded sponsorship for…

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Solana Rivals Below $0.1 to Turn $100 to $100K in October 2024

by Terry Kunle October 17, 2024

The cryptocurrency market is slightly recovering, with Bitcoin above $64,000 and Ethereum over $2,500. Several Solana Rivals are gaining momentum, potentially offering significant returns. These altcoins, priced below $0.1, could be highly lucrative, turning small investments into substantial profits. Investors are increasingly…

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Nigeria’s Blockchain Vision: 90% Digital Infrastructure Adoption Within a Decade

by Terry Kunle October 12, 2024

Obinna Iwuno, President of the Stakeholders in Blockchain Association of Nigeria (SiBAN), has expressed a bold vision for Nigeria's digital future. In an interview with CoinGeek Backstage, Iwuno predicted that within the next five to ten years, a significant 90% of Nigeria's…

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Furex Marks Milestone, Feeds 1,000 Lagosians

by Terry Kunle October 12, 2024

CEO and Founder of Furex Technologies, Fure Eviosekwofa, showed a compassionate and benevolent approach, by leading his team to commemorate the Furex App 1-year anniversary by feeding 1,000 people on the streets of Lagos. Sunday 6th of October 2024 marked Furex App’s…