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Africa

South Africa to stamp out unethical digital asset ads with new advertising rules
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27 January, 2023

South Africa to stamp out unethical digital asset ads with new advertising rules

South Africa’s ads watchdog worked with industry stakeholders to develop the new clause which requires VASPs to tell users they...
Nigeria to explore ICOs and stablecoins to broaden payments landscape
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18 January, 2023

Nigeria to explore ICOs and stablecoins to broaden payments landscape

Nigeria published a new policy document, pledging to rethink its ICO stance to attract FDI as well as a blockchain-based...
Digital asset adoption, CBDC efforts, new laws and more: Africa’s 2022 in review
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4 January, 2023

Digital asset adoption, CBDC efforts, new laws and more: Africa’s 2022 in review

Morocco lifted the ban on digital assets, Kenya is now taxing Bitcoin, Nigeria drafted its first law recognizing Bitcoin, Zambia...
Nigeria to legalize digital assets with new bill
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24 December, 2022

Nigeria to legalize digital assets with new bill

The bill recognizes digital assets and gives the apex bank and SEC jurisdiction over the sector, months after CBN banned...
Africa ready to use blockchain to leapfrog other regions: NITDA’s Kashifu Inuwa on CoinGeek Backstage
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7 December, 2022

Africa ready to use blockchain to leapfrog other regions: NITDA’s Kashifu Inuwa on CoinGeek Backstage

Africa has lagged behind other regions in the development of legacy systems, but with its rapid blockchain adoption, it can...
Africa must regulate the digital asset industry, IMF says
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1 December, 2022

Africa must regulate the digital asset industry, IMF says

IMF says Africa stands at great risk if it fails to rein in its Bitcoin industry—the fastest growing globally—especially for...
African central banks discuss CBDCs for cross-border payment
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27 November, 2022

African central banks discuss CBDCs for cross-border payment

Thirteen central banks met in Kenya recently to discuss the impact of CBDCs on cross-border payments while still ensuring AML...
Chris Light: Introducing RFIDs for cows. Ear-tagging MOOve over! 
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10 November, 2022

Chris Light: Introducing RFIDs for cows. Ear-tagging MOOve over! 

E-Livestock Global is offering a blockchain solution for such customers that makes use of an RFID system to trace cows’...
Ahmed Yousif at Digital Nigeria: It’s time to build our own
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4 November, 2022

Ahmed Yousif at Digital Nigeria: It’s time to build our own

In his presentation, Ahmed Yousif talked about the role of blockchain in government and smart cities, calling on young Nigerians...
Lorien Gamaroff: Bitcoin will power Africa’s digital payments transformation
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2 November, 2022

Lorien Gamaroff: Bitcoin will power Africa’s digital payments transformation

The Centbee co-founder talked about how BSV’s instant transactions and low fees allow any African to easily send money across...
It’s time for Africa: Domineum Blockchain Day at Digital Nigeria International Conference
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1 November, 2022

It’s time for Africa: Domineum Blockchain Day at Digital Nigeria International Conference

From Jimmy Nguyen to Lorien Gamaroff and Ahmed Youssif, BSV blockchain was well represented at the Digital Nigeria event, and...
Nigeria resorts to auto rickshaws to drive eNaira adoption
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30 October, 2022

Nigeria resorts to auto rickshaws to drive eNaira adoption

The lack of clarity on CBDCs and virtual currencies among Nigerians led to a slump in eNaira adoption rates, forcing...