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2024: Shiba Inu, Dogecoin and GameStop Memes coin

by 'Femi Michael December 15, 2023

Explore the top meme coins for 2024: Shiba Inu, Dogecoin and GameStop Memes coin Best meme coin in 2024? One of the most frequently asked questions in the cryptocurrency market, as trends can swiftly shift, several top tokens have reached new yearly…

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Bitcoin Soars, MATIC Gains Momentum, and Everlodge Integrates AI

by 'Femi Michael December 15, 2023

The recent hint by the Federal Reserve about a potential interest rate drop has reignited excitement in the crypto market, triggering a surge in Bitcoin’s value beyond $40,000. Simultaneously, Polygon (MATIC) has experienced a noteworthy uptrend, prompting predictions of a potential price…

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Zimbabwean University, Web3 Hub unveils Its First-Ever Blockchain Hackathon

by 'Femi Michael December 15, 2023

On Dec. 8 and 9, the University of Zimbabwe in partnership with the South Africa-based Mzansi Web3 Hub, held the learning institution’s inaugural blockchain hackathon. Taurayi Rupere, the chairman of the institution’s computer science department, said the hackathon’s goal is to produce…

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BRICS: Russia & South Africa Ditch USD

by 'Femi Michael December 13, 2023

In a continuation of the bloc’s overarching de-dollarization efforts, BRICS members Russia and South Africa had ditched the US Dollar in a landmark $265 oil deal. Indeed, reports have stated that the former tabbed Russian bank, Gazprombank as the preferred investor for the massive…

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Google Bard Predicts Ripple XRP Price

by 'Femi Michael December 13, 2023

XRP stands out as a relatively stable asset, as highlighted by recent market analyses. Despite experiencing a 4.65% loss at the beginning of the week, bringing its value to $0.62589, XRP has currently stabilized at $0.6215, showing only a marginal 0.48% decrease…

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Businesses primed for crypto expansion as institutions embrace licenses in SA

by 'Femi Michael December 12, 2023

As South Africa witnesses a surge in businesses seeking crypto licenses, predominantly from registered financial service providers, the landscape is poised for a significant expansion in crypto offerings. “Very few of the licence applications submitted to the Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA)…

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2024, Google to allow cryptocurrency ads

by 'Femi Michael December 12, 2023

From January 29, 2024, Google said advertisers offering Cryptocurrency Coin Trust can advertise their products on the platform. This is coming 5 years after the search giant banned all crypto-related product ads from its platform. Google in a new policy update just…

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BTC Surpasses 50 Million Active Addresses Amidst Price Surge

by 'Femi Michael December 10, 2023

In the bustling realm of cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin has marked a momentous achievement beyond its market value. Recently, the pioneer cryptocurrency notched a new record in its total number of active addresses, signaling a substantial surge in user engagement and investment. As per…

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Web3 Startup, WiCrypt, Receives $150,000 Grant

by 'Femi Michael December 9, 2023

"We received a $150,000 grant from Microsoft. This grant will go a long way in expanding collaboration and improving productivity around our #DePIN development chain," the company said on its X channel. WiCrypt Network, the decentralized mobile internet sharing and monetization network out…

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Report Reveals Cryptocurrency Legalized In 119 Countries

by 'Femi Michael December 9, 2023

A recent report by CoinGecko sheds light on the global status of cryptocurrency, highlighting the legalization, regulation, and adoption trends across different countries. The report reveals intriguing insights into the widespread acceptance of digital assets, the regulatory landscape, and the countries that have embraced…