digital economy

Pyypl and Visa Partner to Boost Financial Inclusion in MEA With Prepaid Cards

June 27, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Pyypl, a fintech company operating in the Middle East and Africa (MEA), has partnered with Visa to introduce virtual and physical prepaid Visa cards via its mobile app. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance financial inclusion across the region, providing underserved populations with greater access to financial services. The integration of Visa virtual cards will […]

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Fintech Giant Flutterwave Partners With Nigerian Anti-Graft Body to Launch Cybercrime Center

June 21, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech startup, has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a cybercrime research center. This strategic initiative aims to intensify the fight against internet crime, enhance the security of business transactions, and provide opportunities for Nigerian youth. The partnership was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed […]

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South Korea’s Democratic Party to Introduce ETF and Digital Finance Reforms

April 8, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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South Korea’s Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is eager to relax regulations on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), including those tied to spot bitcoin, despite resistance from the People Power Party (PPP). Although election concerns have temporarily halted the initiative, a crucial poll is set for April 10, and the parliament is predominantly controlled by the DPK-led […]

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Report: Crypto Exchange Binance in New Partnership that Seeks to Deepen Crypto Adoption in Africa

April 10, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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In what has been described as a collaboration that will deepen crypto adoption, the cryptocurrency exchange Binance recently said it partnered with the African video streaming service Showmax. Binance users that enroll to become active in Web3 will be rewarded with a month-long video streaming subscription. Africans Embracing Blockchain Cryptocurrency exchange Binance said it has […]

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Bitcoin Network Preps for Another Difficulty Spike as Hashrate Remains Strong and Miners Profit Amid Price Surge

March 21, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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Following the last two difficulty increases on the Bitcoin network, another rise in difficulty is expected to take place on March 24, 2023. Statistics show that Bitcoin’s hashrate has remained high despite the last two adjustments, and block times have been faster than the ten-minute average. Bitcoin Difficulty Expected to Rise Following the Past Two […]

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Zambia Testing Technology to Regulate Cryptocurrency — Government Minister

February 19, 2023 Bitcoin.com

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The Bank of Zambia and the country’s securities regulators are currently testing the technology to regulate cryptocurrencies, a Zambian government minister has said. According to Felix Mutati, cryptocurrency is a revolutionary technology that embodies a future his country desires to achieve. Achieving an Inclusive Digital Economy The Zambian central bank and the country’s Securities and […]

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Report: Nigerian Central Bank Targets Tenfold Increase in Number of CBDC Users, Governor Says Use of Cash Will ‘Dissipate to Zero’

August 23, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Despite the apparent slow embrace of the e-naira digital currency by Nigerians, the Central Bank of Nigeria governor has said his institution is targeting a tenfold increase in the number of users of the digital currency in the next twelve months. The governor predicted that the use of cash will “dissipate to zero” while the […]

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Huobi Becomes Latest Crypto Exchange to Receive Provisional Approval From Dubai Regulator

July 24, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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Huobi recently became the latest cryptocurrency exchange platform to be granted provisional approval by the Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority, a statement from the company has said. The provisional approval allows Huobi to offer virtual asset exchange products and services to “pre-qualified investors and professional financial service providers.” Spot and OTC Services Are Limited to […]

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CBDC Ensures Nigeria Remains Competitive in Increasingly Digital World — Central Bank Governor

June 26, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has insisted the recently introduced e-naira digital currency can potentially boost trade and investment activities in the country. He added the digital currency “would be necessary in the future to ensure Nigeria is competitive as the world becomes increasingly digital.” CBDC Gateway to Digital Economy The […]

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UAE Airliner Emirates to Launch NFTs and Experiences in the Metaverse

April 18, 2022 Bitcoin.com

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) airliner, Emirates, has announced plans to launch non-fungible tokens (NFT) and experiences in the metaverse for its workers and customers. The launch aligns with UAE’s digital economy and virtual assets initiatives. First Projects Already Underway The UAE airliner Emirates has said it will soon launch non-fungible tokens (NFT) and “exciting experiences […]

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