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The Central African Republic adopts bitcoin as legal tender

The Central African Republic (CAR) has adopted bitcoin as legal tender. Making CAR the first African country and the second country in the world to make the adoption—after El Salvador.

7 crypto-trading apps for Africans

These apps allow African payment method and provide learning materials for crypto enthusiasts who want to delve into the cryptocurrency space.

Bitmama launches physical crypto debit cards

While Bitmama ranks top as the first African blockchain company to launch physical crypto cards, there are other crypto debit cards providers in Africa.

2021 Cryptocurrency year - Review by Marius Reitz

2021 will be remembered as the year when ordinary people, institutions and businesses were buoyed to invest in crypto at a far greater scale than previously seen.

5 takeaways from Chainalysis' report on crypto in Africa

The Chainalysis report, which is the first dedicated report on the African crypto ecosystem, explores the volume and nature of transactions on the continent between June 2020 and July 2021.

Bitnob integrates Lightning Network for faster transactions and smaller fees

In line with its mission to promote financial inclusion through blockchain technology, Bitnob has integrated the lightning network to facilitate faster and cheaper transactions on its app

What CBN’s digital currency could mean—transparency vs surveillance

While there isn’t yet information on how the CBN’s digital currency will work, it is not a new phenomenon. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC) are a growing trend worldwide.