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Akoin Made Available Across $2B Medical Metropolis in Kenya

Akoin (AKN), the crypto initiative started by Senegalese-American artist Akon, has reportedly finalized the trial release phase of its deployment, across the Kenya-based Mwale Medical and Technology...

| Feb 23, 2021 07:45

Token-based Electricity Top-up App Carried Out Expansion to Four Additional African Nations

Crypto payments network Electroneum (ETN) has reportedly disclosed details of its expansion for its utility bill and mobile phone airtime top-up coverage. Specifically, with the new initiative, the...

| Jan 15, 2021 16:21

Binance P2P Took Steady Steps in Africa Following Uganda Branch Shutdown

After publicly announcing the shutdown of its Uganda-based subsidiary in October this year, Binance has reportedly disclosed recent details of another project – Binance P2P – establishing...

| Dec 01, 2020 13:54

Etherisc Makes Blockchain-powered Crop Insurance Available to Kenyan Farmers

The Chainlink Community Grant program reportedly disclosed details of a financial support for a low-cost, blockchain-based insurance project between Etherisc and ACRE Africa. Specifically, the...

The Crypto Sight | Nov 16, 2020 09:35

Akoin Made Available In Kenya to Prepare for Official Release for Akon City

Akoin – the digital coin initiative of famous American-Senegalese musician Akon – is reportedly going to be available across the $2 billion Mwale Medical Technology City (MMTC), in...

| Nov 13, 2020 10:51

South Africa-based Solar Energy Blockchain Firm Secured $3 Million For Further Expansion

South Africa-based P2P renewable energy platform Sun Exchange has reportedly managed to secure $3 million worth of funds from Arch Emerging Markets Partners. Specifically, the added investment fund...

| Jun 10, 2020 10:09

AB InBev Adopted Blockchain-based Solution For Assisting African Farmers

AB InBev – the mother corporation of beer brand Budweiser – is reportedly adopting a blockchain-based solution, in assisting African farmers to provide evidence for their income. ...

| Jan 31, 2020 01:06

Rwanda First-ever Blockchain Institute Established In 2020, Focused on Devs, Professionals

The Africa Blockchain Institute (ABI) has reportedly established the first blockchain institute in Rwanda next year, with 5 programs available for local developers, professionals and policymakers....

| Dec 29, 2019 03:33

2800% Surge In Africa-based Trading Volume for P2P Crypto Exchange Paxful

The trading number of Paxful – Peer-to-Peer (P2P) crypto trading marketplace – has witnessed a dramatic increase in the Africa region, leaping up to 2,800%, compared to October last...

| Oct 31, 2019 11:57

Hackers Compromised Johannesburg City Website and Asked For Bitcoin Ransom

The Johannesburg, Africa web page has undergone a serious breach from hackers – who are still demanding Bitcoin-based (BTC) ransom from the city. As revealed via their official Twitter on...

| Oct 27, 2019 11:46