Monday Aug 28, 2023
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Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Sunday Aug 20, 2023
Welcome to another episode of Africa’s Crypto Rollup - Sats & Gwei. like we always do, we bring you the latest and most relevant crypto news and updates across Africa.
Highlights
Brazilian Court Fines Mastermind of South African Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme
https://news.bitcoin.com/report-brazilian-court-fines-mastermind-of-south-african-bitcoin-ponzi-scheme/
https://mybroadband.co.za/news/cryptocurrency/504222-boss-of-south-africas-biggest-pyramid-scheme-in-history-found-guilty-in-brazil-fined-r595000.html
SA sees an uptick in crypto fraud, seemingly caused by deep fakes
https://www.itweb.co.za/content/LPwQ5MlbmX6vNgkj
Coingecko’s latest report puts West Africa at the top of the continent’s crypto craze with a 75% interest in crypto
https://www.itweb.co.za/content/LPwQ5MlbmX6vNgkj
Coingecko’s latest report puts West Africa at the top of the continent’s crypto craze with a 75% interest in crypto
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/08/west-africa-dominates-africa-crypto-craze/
The Africa Blockchain Institute Partners With Web3 Tech
https://alexablockchain.com/africa-blockchain-institute-partners-with-web3-tech/
Luno celebrates 10 years in South Africa
https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mYZRXM9gNRkvOgA8
Sats & Gwei is a Bankless Africa podcast that brings you weekly crypto/web3 headlines about the Africa continent. Stay up to date with the most relevant crypto happenings across Africa.
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Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
This episode features Abena, a Shefi educator, and ETH Bogota finalist. She is also the co-founder of ETHAccra and has spoken at various ETH events around the world, leaving a lasting impression on the crypto and blockchain community with her insights and passion.
Abena's journey into blockchain and computer science is enthralling. She has a passion for teaching and has participated in many hackathons. She is also a strong advocate for collaboration and inclusivity within the blockchain ecosystem. Abena believes that African developers can play a significant role in addressing the unique challenges faced by the continent. She is excited about the upcoming ETHAccra event.
ETHAccra is a 3-day hackathon that will take place from September 7th to September 9th, 2023 at the University of Ghana, Legon. It aims to bring the Ethereum community to the most crypto-friendly city in the heart of West Africa. The goal is to learn, hack, discuss, and celebrate the future of decentralization. The use cases developed at ETHAccra should have the goal of transforming Africa. This means that the use cases should be designed to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the continent. Additionally, the use cases should be designed to empower and uplift the people of Africa, giving them the tools they need to build a better future for themselves and their communities
Motto: “Beyond blockchain: building the new infrastructure frontier in Africa”
The event is open to anyone who has a passion for decentralization, from Ethereum, crypto to web3. You don’t need to have any prior experience or knowledge to participate in this hackathon. All you need is a laptop, an internet connection, and a willingness to learn and have fun. You can join as an individual or as a team
Sign up here https://www.ethaccra.xyz/
Key Takeaways:
African Developers: Central to crafting solutions tailored for Africa.
Value of Hackathons: A vital nexus for learning, collaboration, and crafting prototypes.
ETHAccra: Envisioned as a cornerstone event, nurturing the Ethereum builder community in West Africa.
Three Cs of Ecosystem Building: The foundation of a lasting and influential ecosystem is built on collaboration, contribution, and consistency.
Blockchain Community Goals: It's imperative to foster inclusivity and confront the prohibitive transaction fees which exclude many.
Quotes:
"The essence is in creating an atmosphere conducive to learning, especially when navigating complex terrains"
"Hackathons are a reservoir of networking opportunities, learning, and enriching experiences"
"Africa must take the initiative to create its own solutions"
"Our quest is to enrich the Ethereum builder community, heralding a new era of developers in West Africa"
"Our vision aligns with co-creating a space that resonates with our true essence"
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Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Sunday Aug 13, 2023
Welcome to another episode of Africa’s Crypto Rollup - Sats & Gwei. like we always do, we bring you the latest and most relevant crypto news and updates across Africa.
Highlights
🗞️ Nigerian Trade group urges government to ban Binance exchange.
https://cointelegraph.com/news/binance-nigeria-faces-calls-for-ban-by-nigerian-bureau-de-change-association
🗞️ Nigeria turns to blockchain to combat certificate fraud
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/nigeria-adopts-blockchain-to-fight-certificate-fraud/ar-AA1f5tAo
🗞️ Cardano expands blockchain efforts in Africa via Mithril
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/08/the-state-of-kyc-in-africa-h1-2023-report/
🗞️ 2023 Smile ID Report : Crypto tops biometric fraud rates
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/08/the-state-of-kyc-in-africa-h1-2023-report/
🗞️ Bundle Africa shifts focus to Cashlink P2P, ending exchange services
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nigerian-social-payments-app-shuts-down-crypto-exchange-services
https://twitter.com/DefiUncut/status/1682668916579901440?s=20
🗞️ Over 10k South African stores now take Momint crypto vouchers.
https://news.bitcoin.com/over-10000-south-african-retail-outlets-now-accept-momint-crypto-vouchers/
🗞️ Worldcoin halted in Kenya amid rush for free cash
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-66383325
Sats & Gwei is a Bankless Africa podcast that brings you weekly crypto/web3 headlines about the Africa continent. Stay up to date with the most relevant crypto happenings across Africa.
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Welcome to another episode of Africa’s Crypto Rollup - Sats & Gwei. like we always do weekly, in this episode we bring you the latest and most relevant crypto news and updates across Africa.
Highlights
Standard Bank wants to be ‘fast follower’ and not a fast adopter of crypto
https://www.moneyweb.co.za/news/companies-and-deals/africas-biggest-bank-wants-to-be-fast-follower-on-crypto/
Kushite East Africa ICP launches a web3 hub to drive blockchain awareness
https://africabusinesscommunities.com/tech/tech-news/kushite-east-africa-icp-launches-web3-hub-to-drive-blockchain-awareness/
Venom Foundation Brings Blockchain to Kenya
https://www.livebitcoinnews.com/the-venom-foundation-seeks-to-bring-blockchain-to-kenya/
Egyptians look to bitcoin amidst skyrocketing inflation
https://techstory.in/egypt-struggles-with-skyrocketing-inflation-as-bitcoins-popularity-soars/
IOTA Revolutionises Supply Chains in Africa Using Tangle Technology
https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/iota-revolutionizing-supply-chain-in-africa-using-tangle-technology-report/
South Africa requires Crypto Firms to be Licensed by Year-End of 2023
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-07-04/south-africa-to-require-crypto-exchanges-licensing-by-year-end
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-licences-south-africa-by-year-end
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Friday Jul 14, 2023
Friday Jul 14, 2023
thinkDecade and Abidemi bring you an interesting episode today "The Great Promise: Crypto & Africa". In this episode, we delve into the vast landscapes of Africa to explore a revolution that's unfolding—one powered by the disruptive technology of cryptocurrency. We uncover how this emerging force defies borders, challenges conventions, and carries the great promise of rewriting Africa's narrative within it. The transformative power of cryptocurrency is poised to transcend barriers, reshape economies, and unlock the continent's boundless potential.
We take a step back in time to understand the historical context of financial exclusion in Africa and the role of the fiat system in perpetuating economic disparity. We explore the challenges presented by fiat money, such as inflation, devaluation, and manipulation, and discuss how they've impeded the continent's progress.
Next, we delve into the promise of crypto for Africa, touching upon three key themes. First, we discuss the idea of "Fix the Money, Fix Africa", elaborating on Bitcoin's transformative power as hard, sound money, and how it offers a solution to the negative impacts of inflation and manipulation of fiat money. Second, we examine "An Internet of Boundless Value", introducing the concept and potential of Web3 and Ethereum. We look at the development of decentralized applications (dApps) and their real-world implications for Africa.
However, it's not all smooth sailing. We highlight the challenges posed by scalability issues and high transaction fees, the contradiction between the promise of crypto, and the reality of high transaction costs.
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Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Sunday Jul 09, 2023
Welcome to another episode of Africa’s Crypto Rollup - Sats & Gwei. like we always do weekly, in this episode we bring you the latest and most relevant crypto news and updates across Africa.
Highlights
40% of South Africans Familiar With the 'Concept of Web3' says Study
https://news.bitcoin.com/40-of-south-africans-familiar-with-the-concept-of-web3-study/
Chipper Cash Formally Launches Operations in Rwanda, its 6th African Country
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/07/chipper-cash-launches-in-rwanda/
BlockchainUNN hosts the biggest campus Blockchain Conference in Africa
https://technext24.com/2023/07/05/blockchainunn-biggest-campus-conference/
Nigerian crypto tax move is ‘premature’ says Local stakeholders
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nigerian-crypto-tax-move-is-premature-local-stakeholders
Ban on cryptocurrency transaction still in force in Ghana – Finance Minister warns
https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/business/Cryptocurrency-ban-remains-in-effect-Finance-Ministry-cautions-1798205
Crypto startup Pillow, backed by Accel and Quona, to discontinue all services
https://www.businessghana.com/site/news/technology/288598/Crypto-startup-Pillow,-backed-by-Accel-and-Quona,-to-discontinue-all-services
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Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Welcome to another episode of Africa’s Crypto Rollup - Sats & Gwei. like we always do weekly, in this episode we bring you the latest and most relevant crypto news and updates across Africa.
Highlights
Web3 Ladies and Celo Announce Winners of "Women Build Celo Hackathon”
https://techpoint.africa/2023/06/22/web3-ladies-and-celo-announce-winners-of-women-build-celo-hackathon/
Crypto offers Africans a ‘lifeline’ from inflation and corruption, say Crypto Executives
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-offers-africa-lifeline-inflation-corruption
South African Crypto Platform Says Customers Can Only Access 76% of Crypto Holdings
https://news.bitcoin.com/haru-invest-fallout-south-african-crypto-platform-says-customers-can-only-access-76-of-crypto-holdings/
Crypto Adoption More Significant in Poorer African Countries according to Study
https://news.bitcoin.com/study-crypto-adoption-more-significant-in-poorer-african-countries/
Nigeria among top 10 countries for crypto as Africa gets 0.5% global blockchain funding
Nigeria among top 10 countries for crypto as Africa gets 0.5% global blockchain funding | The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News — Nigeria — The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News
Cassava Network to partner leading companies to nurture Web3 adoption
Cassava Network to partner leading companies to nurture Web3 adoption (msn.com)
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Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Bitfinex, a top-tier OG cryptocurrency exchange platform, is deeply committed to fostering financial freedom and paving the way for individuals.Their mission is centered around equipping people with the essential tools and infrastructure needed to achieve financial freedom.This episode features Paolo Ardoino, Bitfinex's CTO, who brings to light his enthusiasm for programming and building applications for financial services. He exudes optimism about the capabilities of Bitcoin & the blockchain technology that supports it. Paolo has been with the company since 2015 and is responsible for developing and managing the core parts of the Bitfinex back end, overall, he has been building valuable tools and infrastructure for financial innovation for the past 15 years.
Bitfinex has set its sights on amplifying its educational initiatives in 2023, particularly regarding asset custody, highlighting its dedication to safeguarding user assets and the crucial role of education in the cryptocurrency sphere.
The dialogue also explores the criticality of financial freedom and personal sovereignty, emphasizing the necessity for liberty in both communication and financial transactions.
Bitfinex’s "Freedom Manifesto" is underscored during the conversation, championing the development of open-source technology and innovation, paralleled with their mission to increase consciousness about financial independence.
The importance of crafting comprehensible educational resources about cryptocurrencies, especially for those who are not technology-oriented, is stressed in the conversation. Bitfinex's initiatives, such as creating learning materials in various languages, are recognized.
We tackle the subject of negative media representations of cryptocurrencies and how Bitfinex is maneuvering through this challenge by underlining the potential of Bitcoin beyond more than just speculation, we delve into the potential of Decentralized Finance (DeFi) to streamline finance by eliminating intermediaries and bolstering transparency, and close off with Paolo Ardoino speaking on the necessity of suitable regulatory measures in the cryptocurrency sector and Bitfinex's efforts to champion this cause.
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