- Cryptotimes Africa

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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Prohibition of Cash Withdrawals From VASPs Operated Accounts May Contradict Central Bank’s Cashless Policy — Nigerian Lawyer

by Powel January 8, 2024

Nigerian fintech lawyer Senator Ihenyen said the new central bank guidelines which bar the withdrawal of cash from accounts operated by virtual asset service providers (VASPs) seem “reasonable and understandable.” The lawyer however believes an “outright” prohibition of cash withdrawals from VASPs…

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How We Stay Organized- Adebayo Juwon, Finna Protocol

by Terry Kunle October 23, 2023

This interview piece is between Adebayo Juwon, co-founder, Finna Protocol and Abiola Seriki and was published on Raise Finna Protocol is a multi-utility ecosystem for stablecoins to bridge the gap between stable digital currencies and real-world transactions. In this interview, Adebayo Juwon, the…

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Purpose of BRICS

by 'Femi Michael September 26, 2023

BRICS, an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is a group of major emerging economies that have come together to challenge the dominance of the United States and its Western allies in the global order. The bloc was founded…

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No to ‘crypto,’ yes to blockchain technology

by 'Femi Michael August 29, 2023

Breaking common misconceptions and providing various industries and the youth with a deeper understanding and clarity of blockchain technology are the primary targets of the second Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) on September 19-21, 2023. Ida Tiongson tells CoinGeek Backstage Enumerating the recent happenings in the “crypto”…

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Sailor paints giant ‘B’ on boat to promote crypto across the waves

by 'Femi Michael August 26, 2023

A captain from Brussels took his passion for sailing and Bitcoin and set sail on his Sato Boat painted with a giant orange “B” to promote the cryptocurrency across the seas. There are some passions that are larger than life—some so expansive…

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Kenya, Worldcoin ignored initial order to stop iris scans

by 'Femi Michael August 16, 2023

Months before Kenya finally banned iris scans by Sam Altman’s crypto startup Worldcoin, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) had ordered its parent company, Tools for Humanity, to stop collecting personal data. The ODPC had in May this year instructed the crypto…

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Embracing Privacy: Popeblack Highlights the Importance of Privacy in Web3 and the Crypto Industry

by Terry Kunle May 25, 2023

Popeblack is the Secret Network Africa Lead / Secret Agent Coordinator. He is a well-regarded speaker and has been invited to speak at numerous events(online and offline) on the topic of blockchain, Web3 and emerging technology. In this interview, he delved into…

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Luno to Offer Crypto Investment Bundle Tracking Digital Asset Indices in South Africa, General Manager Discusses Benefits of Digital Asset Investing

by Terry Kunle April 18, 2023

In an interview with Luno's General Manager for Africa, Marius Reitz discussed the company's mission to bring cryptocurrencies to more people around the world. Reitz also reportedly highlighted the benefits of digital asset investing, including the potential for high returns and diversification.…

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Bitget Invests $30M in DeFi Wallet Bitkeep – Bitget Managing Director Gracy Chen

by Terry Kunle March 28, 2023

In an interview held recently Bitget Managing Director Gracy Chen revealed that Bitget invested $30M in DeFi Wallet Bitkeep. She also spoke on Bitget flagship product copy trading and others and how the company is disrupting the crypto industry. Excerpt: Hi Gracy,…