Tether backs stablecoin liquidity provider Mansa in $10M seed round
Mansa has raised $10 million in seed funding, including a $3 million equity investment led by Tether. The startup aims to expand into Latin America and Southeast Asia, addressing liquidity challenges in cross-border transactions.
Blockchain Africa Conference 2024: A Decade of Milestones
The conference celebrated its 10th edition, attracting participants from 160 countries. Keynote speakers included Stafford Masie discussing Bitcoin's Proof of Work mechanism.
How cryptocurrency can solve the challenges of cross-border payments for African traders
Nnamdi shared a story about a remarkable event where crypto saved his business trip in Vietnam when all other payment methods failed. Cryptocurrency eliminates the need for intermediaries, resulting in significantly lower fees for cross-border payments.
Starlink's ground-breaking move in Nigeria
Starlink plans to enhance Internet service in Nigeria with new ground stations. Starlink is teaming up with Equinix for this project.
Bank of Ghana Releases Draft Guidelines for Digital and Virtual Assets
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has released draft guidelines for digital assets in the country. The guidelines aim to regulate exchanges and platforms offering services related to virtual assets.
