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Countdown to the US Elections: What Could It Mean for Crypto in Africa?

  As the United States gears up for its presidential election in three weeks, the world watches closely. Could the outcome of this election have significant implications for the cryptocurrency landscape across the African continent?  In this article, we take a look at the stances each leading candidate has taken to crypto and potential impacts […]

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World Bank Calls for Increased Education Spending in Africa, Support Digital Technologies

  The World Bank has emphasized the urgent need for African nations to boost spending on quality education. This call to action is aimed at leveraging mega-trends such as demographic transitions, advances in digital technologies, and the shift to green economies.  The World Bank’s latest regional economic update, Africa’s Pulse, highlights the importance of stabilizing

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Staying Secure in the Crypto Space: Defending Against Crypto Scams

  As Africa’s digital landscape continues to flourish, so do the scammers who prey on unsuspecting victims. Crypto scams have become a growing concern, targeting individuals with promises of easy wealth and financial freedom.  But beware, my friends, for these scams are as sly as a snake in the grass.  In this article, we’ll delve

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South African Cryptocurrency Exchange Raises $50M In Oversubscribed Series B

  VALR.com, a cryptocurrency exchange headquartered in South Africa, has raised $50 million (over R750 million) in Africa’s largest ever crypto funding round. This values the company at $240 million (R3.7 billion).   VALR’s oversubscribed Series B equity funding round was led by Pantera Capital with participation from Alameda Research, Cadenza, CMT Digital, Coinbase Ventures, Distributed Global,

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