Over the years, there has been a lot of controversy surrounding bitcoin mining due to the amount of electricity used in the mining process. To tackle this,...
In the last two years, we have witnessed initial coin offerings (ICOs) emerge as the go-to funding method for new blockchain projects, raising billions for startups...
Although the adoption of cryptocurrencies has been slow in the African continent, there are countries such as South Africa, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria where digital currencies...
Zimbabwean cryptocurrency exchange Golix has expanded its operations to Cameroon, Tanzania, Nigeria, and Rwanda with the aim of increasing its footprint on the continent. Recently, the...
An Irish medical aid project – AID:Tech – is celebrating the successful delivery of three babies “on the blockchain” in Tanzania. The project is a collaboration...
The recently concluded Global Blockchain Congress in Johannesburg was attended by a number of upcoming blockchain and cryptocurrency companies that showcased a diverse mix of speakers,...
Switzerland-based SophiaTx has partnered with South African blockchain firm ArkTree to boost the use of blockchain technology in South Africa. The partnership will see the two...
Germany-based end-to-end encrypted email service provider Tutanota is testing cryptocurrency payment options, a move that aims to integrate digital currency support to its service. The company...
The Sun Exchange has partnered with Powerhive for a new initiative that is set to utilise the crypto-economy to boost energy access in rural Kenyan communities....
Technology giant IBM and the Ghanaian government have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to replace the existing centralised and paper-based land registry process in the West...
