Commodity tokenization would enable African countries — such as Ghana and Botswana — an opportunity to empower themselves without relying on international aid.
How blockchain technology makes it easier for Africans to upskill
The narrative that blockchain technology could revolutionize how people interact with technology in Africa may not be stale after all.
Africa: The next hub for Bitcoin, crypto adoption and venture capital?
Cointelegraph’s Elisha Owusu Akyaw shares how cryptocurrency is changing the financial landscape in Africa — and the opportunities and challenges that come with it.
How blockchain can help reimagine a new state in Africa
Eche Emole, the co-founder of Afropolitan, explains how the nation-state experiment has failed, especially in Africa, and how blockchain can be used to reimagine a new state.
Bitcoin Lightning Network growth is organic, coming from real-world adoption
Bitcoin Lightning Network adoption receives a boost with the launch of USD payments and decentralized social media platform, Nostr.
Still bullish: 40% of survey respondents plan to buy crypto in 2023
Despite a challenging year for the crypto industry, nearly 40% of respondents indicated a plan to purchase cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in 2023.
Strike partners with Bitnob to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa
On stage at AfroBitcoin, Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced plans to improve remittance payments into Africa thanks to the Lightning Network on Bitcoin.
Blockchain tracking sweetens the pay of Ghana’s cocoa farmers
Koa aims to help Ghanian farmers increase their pay while allowing cocoa consumers know exactly where their beans have come from.
Ghana to explore offline transactions for upcoming CBDC
Offline CBDC functionality will help bring financial services to Ghanans who lack access to bank accounts or an internet connection.
Ghana’s digital cedi must emulate cryptocurrencies, Afroblocks states
Afroblocks’ co-founder urges Ghana’s central bank to involve the in-house crypto experience and expertise to help the e-cedi succeed.
Ghana’s vice president declares Africa should embrace digital currencies
Digital currencies are primed to reinvent trade between African countries.
Ghana gearing for central bank digital currency pilot
Ghana is striving to become the first African nation to float a central bank digital currency.
West African Program Will Store Weather Data on Telos Blockchain
Telokanda, a collaboration between Telos and open-source weather tech company Kanda in West Africa hopes to engage local communities in collecting and sharing weather data on the Telos public blockchain. –
Ghana May Issue Digital Currency in ‘Near Future,’ Says Central Bank Chief
Ghana is joining the ranks of nations eyeing the launch of a central bank digital currency, and is already in talks over a pilot project.