A cryptocurrency exchange and wallet platform that facilitates buying and selling of cryptocurrencies.
After 3 startup shutdowns, this founder built Africa’s biggest Web3 incubation programme
Eric Annan bought Bitcoin at $350 and made significant profits, leading to his interest in blockchain technology. Annan founded Aya HQ, Africa's largest Web3 incubation program, to support African founders in the blockchain space.
What developers, startups, and users will gain with Base and Solana bridge
Base announced an open-source bridge connecting its layer-2 network to Solana on September 15. The bridge will allow direct token transfers between Base and Solana, reducing the risk of lost funds.
Stablecoins make up 43% of Sub-Saharan Africa’s crypto transactions in 2024
Corporate transactions involving stablecoins are projected to grow by 25% in 2024. Stablecoins accounted for 43% of total crypto transaction volume in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024.
Inside Codex’s plan to build a stablecoin-only settlement layer for payments in Africa
Codex raised $15.8 million in a seed round led by Dragonfly Capital to build a blockchain focused solely on stablecoins. The startup aims to streamline cross-border payments in Africa, where traditional transactions are often slow and costly.
I used a crypto card for the first time; “spending crypto like cash” may no longer be an empty hype
A dispatch rider delivered a crypto debit card unexpectedly after a month of scheduling misfires. The Zerocard project is part of a mentorship program for Web3 builders in West Africa.
