[ad_1] Between 2020 and 2021, Africa’s cryptocurrency market grew by more than 1,200% while Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Tanzania are now all in the global top 20 for crypto adoption, according…
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Nigeria Passes ‘National Blockchain Policy,’ Industry Player Says Central Bank Unlikely to Lift Crypto Ban – Africa Bitcoin News
[ad_1] The Federal Government of Nigeria said on May 3 that it had passed what it called a “national blockchain policy.” Nigeria’s minister of communications and digital economy, Isa Pantami, said the…
Kenya considers tax on crypto, NFT transfers and online influencers
[ad_1] Kenyan lawmakers are considering introducing a 3% tax on cryptocurrency and non-fungible token transfers (NFT) and a 15% tax on monetized online content, according to a recently introduced bill. Introduced into…
The Fall Of Bitcoin In The Central African Republic: Why This Legal Tender Experiment Failed
[ad_1] Just a year after making bitcoin legal tender, the Central African Republic (CAR) abandoned plans to revitalize its country. Why? This is an opinion editorial by Jonathan Buck, founder of JB…
SHAmory Announces Satoshi Plush That Will Support The Built With Bitcoin Foundation
[ad_1] 21% of Satoshi sales will be donated to the non-profit organization BWB. SHAmory, a Bitcoin company that produces educational materials, an educational Bitcoin company that produces STEM-authenticated books and games, has…
Central African Republic Appoints a Committee to Initiate Crypto Legislation
[ad_1] Advertising The Central African Republic (CAR) has appointed a new committee tasked with drafting cryptocurrency-related legislation. Various Ministries have contributed 15 experts to the committee for developing the Central African Republic…
After Presidential Rebuke, Nigeria’s Central Bank Says Demonetized Naira Banknotes Still Legal Tender – Africa Bitcoin News
[ad_1] Nigeria’s central bank said the recently demonetized ₦200, ₦500 and ₦1,000 notes will remain legal tender until December 31, 2023. The central bank’s statement, which reaffirms the Supreme Court ruling extending…
SVB and FTX-backed Chipper Cash contemplates sale or new investor
[ad_1] Chipper Cash, an African fintech company backed by Silicon Valley Bank and FTX, is reportedly considering various strategic moves, including a potential sale or attracting new investors. A recent Bloomberg report,…