China and UAE Praise Potential Role of CBDCs in Cross-Border Trade

June 3, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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China and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have acknowledged the crucial role of central bank digital currency (CBDC) in facilitating cross-border trade and investment. In a joint statement, the two countries expressed their commitment to deepening bilateral and multilateral cooperation with respect to their CBDCs. China also expressed appreciation for the UAE’s recent direct cross-border […]

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Nigerian Startup, Zone, Raises $8.5M in Seed-Funding Round

March 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Nigerian Startup, Zone, Raises .5M in Seed-Funding Round

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Zone, a Nigerian payment fintech startup that leverages the blockchain, recently raised $8.5 million in a seed funding round. An undisclosed portion of the funds will be allocated to cover costs associated with the trial of Zone’s cross-border payment capabilities in 2025. Zone to Expand Its Payment Infrastructure Zone, a blockchain-based Nigerian payments startup, has […]

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Crypto Has Evolved From Being Seen as an ‘Anti-Establishment Rebellion Asset’ Says FCA Executive Director

April 26, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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From being seen as a small “anti-establishment rebellion asset” more than ten years ago, crypto has grown to “become more widespread,” says Sarah Pritchard, an executive director at the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Pritchard said while the FCA has routinely warned consumers of risks associated with crypto, the watchdog has “always been open […]

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TBD and Yellow Card to Enable Fiat On and Off-Ramp Payments in 16 African Countries via BTC

April 18, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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TBD and the Africa-focused cryptocurrency exchange platform Yellow Card recently partnered to launch a fiat on and off-ramp that enables payments in some 16 African countries through Bitcoin rails. The objective of this arrangement is to make cross-border payments not only more affordable and accessible, but compliant as well. Hedging Against Inflation With BTC TBD, […]

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Strike Launches Bitcoin Lightning Network-Enabled Money Transfers to Africa

December 7, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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United States-based users of Strike, a digital payments platform built on Bitcoin’s Lightning Network, can now transfer funds instantly and at a low cost to Kenya, Ghana, and Nigeria via the recently added new feature known as “Send Globally.” The new feature instantly converts the funds to local currencies prior to moving them to recipients’ […]

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FTX Collapse: African Crypto Industry Leaders’ Perspective and Advice to Regulators

November 16, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The collapse of FTX and subsequent calls for tougher regulation by the likes of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren have increased the likelihood of regulators adopting even stricter crypto laws. In Africa, crypto industry participants warn of the unintended consequences arising from rushed and over-restrictive regulations. The Game-Changing Role of Crypto in Africa As the crypto […]

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Cryptocurrencies a ‘Good Alternative to Traditional Settlement Processes’ — Study

July 25, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Cryptocurrencies can be a good alternative to conventional settlement processes because they are underpinned by blockchain technology which enables the instant finalization of transactions without the involvement of intermediaries, a new report has said. Some players in the cross-border money transfer industry perceive the blockchain and cryptocurrencies as technologies that can enhance remittance processes. Cryptocurrencies […]

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Co-Founder of Africa Focused Fintech: Traditional Banks Not Optimized to Serve the Unbanked

June 2, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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For years, traditional financial institutions in different parts of the world have been attempting to narrow the financial exclusion gap by extending their services to the unbanked population. Yet for many reasons, these institutions still cannot avail their products and services to everyone that needs them. Regulatory Hurdles While there are several reasons cited for […]

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Study: 54% of UAE and Saudi Arabia Survey Respondents Said Crypto Should Be Used for Payments

April 12, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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An average of 54% of survey respondents from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said they believe cryptocurrency should be used as currency. Still, a significant proportion of the respective countries’ respondents believe certain obstacles are stopping cryptocurrencies from going mainstream. Crypto as Currency According to the findings of a study by Checkout.com, […]

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Report: Number of African Cryptocurrency Users up by Nearly 2,500%

March 22, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The number of cryptocurrency users in Africa grew by almost 2,500% between January 2021 and January 2022, while the average number of monthly transactions went up by 1,400%, a new report by Kucoin has said. Widespread Adoption of Cryptocurrencies According to a new report by crypto exchange Kucoin, the number of cryptocurrency users in Africa […]

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