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Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Sunday Mar 05, 2023
Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!
Quick Recap
Migrants to Benefit from Blockchain Startup in Zimbabwe !⚖️
Two of Zimbabwe's blockchain startups have launched a service to help migrants. Flex ID and Uhuru Wallet, two startups have launched a platform that provides digital identity and remittance services to immigrants residing in and working in south africa. The aim is that this collaboration will offer a quick and safe remittance process for Zimbabwean immigrants.
Blockchain Solutions to Boost Electricity Generation📏
South African start-up moment seeks to boost electricity generation using blockchain-based solutions. The Sun Cash initiative launched by the South African Startup Movement aims to find a solution to the country's electricity generation challenges.
NFT African collection tackles Health challenges in Women🦥
New fund mints and NFT collection to accelerate Africa's women LED startups tackling health challenges. The NFT Africa collection, which includes distinctive digital artworks, will help win fund in part by fostering a community of innovators. Investors and supporters to support the next generation of African women confronting some of the greatest health challenges on the continent.
New African Currencies supported by Binance!
Binance announces support for new African currencies without third parties. Binance remains on its mission to give voice to the local currencies of many countries across Africa. The global cryptocurrency exchange giant has announced through a recent announcement that more African currencies are now supported on its P2P marketplace.
Relevant links
https://news.bitcoin.com/zimbabwean-blockchain-startups-launch-service-to-help-migrants-efficiently-move-funds-across-borders/
https://news.bitcoin.com/report-south-african-startup-momint-seeks-to-boost-electricity-generation-using-blockchain-based-solution/
https://news.bitcoin.com/south-africa-added-to-fatf-grey-list-despite-designation-of-crypto-as-a-financial-product/
https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230227005314/en/WiNFUND-New-Fund-Mints-NFT-Collection-to-Accelerate-Africas-Women-Led-Start-Ups-Tackling-Health-Challenges
https://bitcoinmagazine.com/business/binance-announces-support-for-new-african-currencies
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/02/human-rights-foundation-grants-qala-fellowship-program/
https://guardian.ng/technology/nigerian-environment-perfect-for-web3-blockchain-technology-to-thrive/
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Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
The Africa Web3 summit was hosted by Web3 Accra in Ghana this past week on the 23rd of February. This was the place for creators, innovators and enthusiasts in Ghana to connect, ideate and question the very reasons we are in the frontier, and what it could all mean for the African continent. There were a myriad of panels held to this effect, addressing topics on web3, crypto and the concept of Network States; we managed to get some of these panels on recording and will share them with you throughout this week.
This first panel was aptly titled the ’Society on Chain’ panel; it was moderated by cointelegraph’s Elisha Owusu, with panellists Damien Duchamp, a web3 enthusiast and university professor in the tourism sector, Ayoola John, the product lead for the coinbase NFT wallet, Bankless Africa's very own ThinkDecade as well as Fatima Tambajang, who attended the summit in her individual capacity but also works with Nvidia Africa. The panellists shared their opinions, discussed some ideas and hopefully spark an intentional curiosity in many of us who listen.
The Bankless Africa show highlights projects, ecosystems, and people making an impact and driving crypto adoption across Africa. Get informed on all things bitcoin, Defi, NFTs, web3, and everything in-between.
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Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Saturday Feb 25, 2023
Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!
Chipper Cash keeps Crypto Ops Running !⚖️
The Pan African Fintech company Chipper Cash has reportedly laid off over a third of its staff. The company’s vice president wrote in a post on LinkedIn “ It was a sad day for Chipper Cash as many talented people were let go”. This is the second round of layoffs, which brings it to a total of 150 workers.
Vitalik visits Zambia Again📏
The co-founder Ethereum foundation Vitalik Buterin was in Zambia last week to continue the efforts of making Zambia a hub for cryptocurrency. Alongside some of the executives, they met with the Zambian president's special assistant to discuss pathways for boosting crypto development in the country
Fluidcoins fails to raise Cash🦥
Block Phoenix has recently acquired a 100% stake in fluid coins, which is a crypto payment gateway startup. The acquisition was made possible by Dan Holdings Limited, the parent organization of Block Phoenix, and a web3 network and venture fund. The
Crypto transactions Restricted in Rwanda!
The Government of Rwanda has asked banks to stop handling transactions in cryptocurrency. The government in recent weeks ordered all licensed banks operating within its jurisdiction to stop processing all forms of cryptocurrency transactions
Relevant links
https://www.pymnts.com/personnel/2023/chipper-cash-cuts-staff-keeps-crypto-operations/
https://zycrypto.com/ethereums-vitalik-buterin-makes-second-trip-to-zambia-sparking-hope-for-immense-crypto-adoption/
https://cryptonews.com/news/zambia-experiments-with-technology-regulate-cryptocurrency-heres-what-you-need-know.htm
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/2/25/nigeria-elections-live-news-nation-poised-for-presidential-vote
https://twitter.com/BitcoinKE/status/1629344023608475649
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/23/1159118808/nigerians-are-furious-as-the-country-switches-currencies-creating-a-cash-shortag
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-21/nigeria-seeks-new-tech-partners-to-revamp-enaira-central-bank-digital-currency
http://web3accra.com/
https://news.bitcoin.com/income-movement-rightfulshare-says-it-has-launched-first-unconditional-crypto-ubi-in-south-africa/
https://techcabal.com/2023/02/16/fluidcoin-sold-to-blockfinex/
https://innovation-village.com/rwandan-government-has-asked-banks-to-stop-processing-crytocurrency-transactions/
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/02/fonbnk-launches-monetization-feature/
https://www.thehypemagazine.com/2023/02/africas-first-web3-film-small-town-burnouts-launches-crowdfunding/
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Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
Wednesday Feb 22, 2023
This episode features Jaou Toure and Obinna Okwodu from Warbler Labs. Jaou is from Mali and grew up in France. She has worked for the World Bank and IFC investing in Africa across multiple sectors. She currently works as the Senior Business Operations Manager at Warbler Labs. Obinna Okwodu worked at Morgan Stanley in New York and is currently working as a Credit Manager at Warbler Labs.
The emergence of decentralized finance (DeFi) has opened up new possibilities for transforming the global economy and making it more accessible to everyone. With its decentralized and open nature, DeFi has the potential to create a financial system that is fair, transparent, and inclusive.
However, despite the promises of DeFi, the crypto space today is often characterized by speculation and "money games" that obscure the true potential of this technology. In order to truly realize the potential of DeFi, we need to bring the global economy on-chain and build an ecosystem that is open, interoperable, and accessible to everyone.
In this episode, we delve into the workings of Goldfinch and the benefits of using decentralized credit platforms in emerging markets. We discuss how Goldfinch is leveraging the power of blockchain technology to build a transparent and secure platform that enables lenders to provide credit to borrowers without intermediaries or traditional financial institutions.
We also explore the challenges of building a decentralized credit platform, such as managing risk, maintaining privacy, and dealing with regulatory frameworks. We hear from the Jaou and Obinna about how they are navigating these challenges and working to help build a platform that is both compliant with local regulations and accessible to everyone.
Throughout the episode, we touch on the potential of Goldfinch to drive financial inclusion and provide credit to those who have been historically underserved by traditional financial institutions. We discuss the benefits of using decentralized credit platforms, such as lower fees, faster access to credit, and increased transparency, and how these benefits can help to unlock the economic potential of emerging markets.
Overall, this episode of the Bankless Africa podcast provides a fascinating insight into the world of Goldfinch and the potential of decentralized credit platforms to drive financial inclusion and empower communities in Africa and beyond.
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Project links👇🏾
https://goldfinch.finance/
https://www.warblerlabs.com/
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Welcome to "Boom, Bust, Build," your go-to source for all crypto projects and builders. On this podcast, we dive deep into the world of cryptocurrency projects and builders, exploring the latest developments and trends in the industry.
From the highs of a bull market to the lows of a bear market, the crypto space is constantly evolving. But one thing remains constant: builders are always building. They're creating new technologies, launching innovative projects, and driving change in the industry.
On "Boom, Bust, Build," we'll take you behind the scenes with the builders and projects shaping the future of crypto. We'll hear from industry leaders, developers, and visionaries about their work, their challenges, and their hopes for the future. Join us as we explore the latest developments, trends, and insights in the crypto and blockchain space.
Whether you're a seasoned crypto veteran or a newbie just getting started, "Boom, Bust, Build" has something for everyone. So strap in and get ready for an exciting journey into the world of crypto and blockchain. Let's build the future together!
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Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Wednesday Feb 15, 2023
Our episode today features Maya, Chief Operating Officer of Nestcoin. Maya built one of the first non-cusotidal on/offramping P2P protocols for Africa and is an advocate for localisation & web3 especially for emerging markets. She has delivered workshops and spoken on this topic for the likes of Developer DAO and FinTech Insider by 11:FS. Maya is very active in helping (web3) African startups obtain foreign investment, having done so for the likes of Nestcoin and Afropolitan DAO.
This episode explores Nestcoin ecosystem and how their new on/offramp protocol is providing a solid onramp/offramp infrastructure for emerging markets. Onboard helps users effortlessly move move crypto(currently stables) from their wallets(metamask, trustwallet) to their bank. This gives users more options to buy, sell and send crypto easily.
One of the major adoption hurdles for crypto in emerging markets such as Africa is the lack of infrastructure. While there’s a need for the technology, the lack of infrastructure makes it very difficult for people to use the tech and also get access to these new types of assets.
Maya is very enthusiastic about exploring and helping to build infrastructure that drives more adoption and makes the tech very easy to use for everyday people.
Maya shares a lot of insights about her personal and career journey and offers some tips for folks interested in working in the web3 spaces. Her vision is to build a world where emerging markets have the opportunity and liberty to secure funding and grow their startup as they see fit without any financial constraints through Web3
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Guest/Project/Ecosystem links
Twitter: (@CaddleMaya) / Twitter
Website Nestcoin | Unlock Wealth with Crypto
Onboard : https://onboard.xyz/
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Sunday Feb 12, 2023
Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!
Luna X PayU !⚖️
Crypto purchases are now available for South Africans via debit or credit cards on the luna platform. Luno has partnered with a Netherlands-based payment service provider PayU to allow users to purchase crypto instantly using bank cards
Fastagger Secures Funding📏
Fastagger, a Kenyan AI and blockchain startup, secures investments from CVVC. Swiss blockchain venture capital firm CVVC has invested in the Fastagger making the first time a web3 and AI African startup has received funding from the Swiss Crypto Valley
Pezesha Secures License to Operate in Uganda🦥
Kenyan's digital learning platform has obtained its license to operate in Uganda. Pursesor which is stated as a king in fintech company that provides financial services to medium, small, and micro enterprises, MSME in Kenya has received a license to operate in Uganda. It covers both mobile and digital license
Bitcoin Activist liberates people from Financial Exploitation!
Farida Nabourema advances her mission to liberate people from exploitative money systems through Bitcoin education. She organized Africa's first and largest bitcoin conference, the Africa bitcoin conference in December of 2022 after recognizing the potential for bitcoin to be a political tool to help facilitate human rights.
+ More🎉💯
Lagos takes the lead in Africa by being named as one of the top 50 global cryptocurrency hubs according to a recent report by crypto accounting services firm……
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Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Sunday Feb 05, 2023
Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!
Spatial Labs secures $10 million Funding !⚖️
Ghanaian entrepreneur secures 10 million U.S. dollars in venture funding for his US-based firm Spatial Labs. Special Labs, a Los Angeles-based hardware and infrastructure company for web3 has raised $10 million in seed funding led by blockchain capital.
Pick n Pay adopts Bitcoin Payments📏
Retail giant, pick n pay also known as PnP adopts Bitcoin and they will now accept payments in over 1500 stores across South Africa. Well. Pick n Pay is a South African grocery retailer and they're beginning to accept bitcoin payments in all 1628 of their stores as of december 2022 after a 3-month pilot testing phase in 39 of its store locations
AdaVerse Invests in Cross-border Payments🦥
AidiVerse invests in boundless pay to expand cross-border payments using the Cardano blockchain in order to meet its target of investing in 300 African blockchain startups. AidiVerse is investing in Nigeria's boundless pay to scale cross-border payments for Africans and Africans in the diospora.
OBX Experience over 600% Growth!
African Crypto exchange OBX experiences 600% growth with over $4.2 billion in transactions in one year.. The same could be said about their user base which has performed a growth of about 200% now, another milestone OBX achievednwith the launch of their virtual dollar card which according to the chief technological officer.
++ More🎉💯
Nigerian blockchain and crypto enthusiasts have rejected reports that local residents are paying a premium of 100% on the price of Bitcoin. The reports were based on tweets from social media users who say ..
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