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Middle East, Asia & Africa Blockchain Association Set Up Shop In Abu Dhabi

A new blockchain and crypto-centric association was reportedly formed within Abu Dhabi’s free economic zone, with a primary target of advancing the growth of blockchain and crypto ecosystems in the...

Irene L. | Nov 12, 2022 13:49

South African Grocery Heavyweight Releasing Crypto-enabled Payment Countrywide

Pick n Pay, one of the top-tier South Africa-based supermarket chains, is reportedly gearing towards the roll out of new features supporting its customers to pay for items in all its stores with...

Irene L. | Nov 02, 2022 16:37

Africa to Form A Blockchain-focused Society, CEO Claimed

The densely populated continent of Africa is concreting its standing as a crucial destination for blockchain proponents, with local adoption could majorly impact the broader crypto economy. ...

Natalie Wu | Jul 19, 2022 10:13

Lending Network Forged Blockchain Alliance to Achieve Transparent Credit History In Africa

Africa-based mobile banking platform Aella has reportedly forged an alliance with Creditcoin Network to boost transparency for credit histories, via integrating transactions into Creditcoin’s public...

Natalie Wu | Jun 30, 2022 09:40

New Alliance to Achieve NFT Tokenization For Endangered Animals

Decentralized carbon credit exchange Coorest from Holland has reportedly formed a collaboration with PLCnetwork to achieve tokenization for endangered animals at game reserves in Africa. ...

Warren Hayes | Apr 24, 2022 10:23

Blockchain-powered Internet Firm 3air Migrated to SKALE From Cardano

Africa-centric blockchain internet firm 3air has reportedly completed the transition of their operations from the Cardano blockchain to SKALE – an Ether-based network, after “massive talent...

Warren Hayes | Feb 09, 2022 10:31

Samsung Utilizing Blockchain For Fighting Against Climate Change

Samsung Electronics America reportedly revealed details of its newly formed alliance with Veritree – a blockchain-powered climate solutions platform, to plant 2 million mangrove trees in...

Natalie Wu | Jan 03, 2022 16:08

Orica Teamed Up With NGO For NFTs to Financially Support School Building In Uganda

Freshly rolled out ethical funding platform Orica is reportedly teaming up with an NGO to introduce NFTs on its platform, with the acquired capital to be for financially supporting building a school...

Natalie Wu | Nov 20, 2021 10:21

African Crypto Exchange Yellow Card Secured $15M to Expand Operations

Africa-based crypto exchange Yellow Card has reportedly managed to obtain $15 million via a Serie A fundraising round, led by major names in the blockchain venture space. Specifically, the Series A...

Warren Hayes | Sep 28, 2021 12:07

Regulators Cannot Look Past $1.74 Trillion Crypto Market, Claimed Nigeria SEC

Having had to put a halt on its planned crypto regulations due to the central bank prohibition, Nigeria’s SEC has reportedly offered clarity to its stance towards the crypto scene locally. ...

Natalie Wu | Feb 26, 2021 16:42