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Electronics Giant, Sony, to Launch Crypto Exchange Dubbed S.BLOX as it Intensifies Web3 Presence

by Crypto Oracle July 3, 2024

Japanese electronics giant, Sony, plans to re-launch the crypto exchange, WhaleFin, which it bought from digital asset platform, Amber Group, in 2023. According to a press release, WhaleFin has been renamed to S.BLOX Co., which plans to collaborate with Sony Group’s other…

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REPORT | Despite Receiving Higher Compensation Than in Traditional Finance, Almost All Web3 CFOs Are Paid in Fiat

by Crypto Oracle June 21, 2024

A recent analysis on 2024 remuneration by Request financial, a shard of BitKE, indicates that the Web3 industry is growing more profitable, with financial professionals receiving larger salary packages than their counterparts in traditional businesses. Accountants, CFOs, COOs, finance directors, managers, FP&A…

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NODO Partners with Tether to Deepen Stablecoin Knowledge and Adoption in Africa

by Terry Kunle June 8, 2024

NODO, a prominent blockchain solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Tether.io, the leading stablecoin issuer, to accelerate the understanding and adoption of stablecoins, particularly USDT, across the African continent. This collaboration aims to achieve three key objectives: Educational initiatives: Launching comprehensive…

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Oasys Unveils Blockchain Designed for Gamers, Targets Mass Web3 Adoption

by Terry Kunle June 5, 2024

Oasys, a blockchain project focused on gaming, is shaking things up at Consensus 2024. They've revealed their vision for the future of blockchain gaming, aiming to address key issues hindering the play-to-earn (P2E) space and drive mainstream Web3 adoption. The Problem: Stagnant…

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…

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Next move for Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Memu (SHMU) as meme cryptos go wild

by 'Femi Michael December 31, 2023

Dogecoin remains poised for a significant rebound despite ongoing challenges. Shiba Memu continues to attract attention due to its distinct features. The meme market will likely flourish in 2024. Follow Invezz on Telegram, Twitter, and Google News for instant updates > Top meme cryptocurrency, Dogecoin, continues to…

Industry

2024, Bitlink unveils plan to expand Web3 space

by 'Femi Michael December 30, 2023

Bitlink Exchange, a Singapore-founded crypto exchange trading platform, has expanded its operations into Africa focusing on Nigeria with clear intentions to spread into other African countries by 2024. This bold move is predicated on its mission which is to deepen Web-3 adoption by leveraging cryptocurrency innovation and blockchain solutions starting with the Nigerian ecosystem. According to the…

Feature Industry

Web3-Backed Chimoney to partners Scrim for Nigerians usage

by 'Femi Michael November 25, 2023

The Scrim app will empower users to send money to anyone in the world using just their email or phone number of Interledger Wallet Address. Chimoney, a global payment solutions provider backed by Techstars and headquartered in Canada, has successfully acquired Scrim,…

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Gitcoin Issues Call for African Software and Community Builders

by 'Femi Michael November 15, 2023

Gitcoin is introducing a Public Goods Africa Quadratic Funding (QF) round to run alongside Gitcoin Grants 19, intended to catalyze high-impact projects of this nature from Across Africa. Gitcoin, a crowdfunding platform that leverages blockchain to fund open-source projects, primarily those that…

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What Are Real World Assets (RWA) in DeFi and Crypto?

by Crypto Oracle November 11, 2023

The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector has witnessed a transformative evolution with the advent of Real World Assets (RWAs), marking a seamless integration between traditional finance (TradFi) and the blockchain ecosystem. RWAs, the digital representation of tangible assets such as real estate, gold,…