bitcoin adoption

Finance

Africa

Bitcoin and Stablecoins Will Bring Crypto Mass Adoption to Africa, Experts Say

The sentiment permeated talks and fireside chats at the 2023 Blockchain Africa Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa.

By Frederick Munawa

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Mar 20, 2023 at 8:50 a.m. UTC

Mar 20, 2023

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Reuters

How Nigeria’s Presidential Election Could Impact Crypto Adoption

Reuters reports that candidate Bola Tinubu is currently in the lead for Nigeria's presidential election but opposition parties are flagging concerns of fraud This comes as the New York Times reports that fights have broken out at banks in the past week as the country faces cash shortages Afropolitan Co founder Eche Emole discusses the [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

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Feb 27, 2023 at 8:48 p.m. UTC

Feb 27, 2023

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Tecnologia

No-livewire

Faltan pocos años para la 'hiperbitcoinización', según Samson Mow

El CEO de la startup de tecnología JAN3 explica por qué Bitcoin podría convertirse en el sistema monetario preferido del mundo en 2030.

By Frederick Munawa

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Nov 3, 2022 at 6:39 p.m. UTC

Nov 3, 2022

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Tech

Bitcoin

‘Hyperbitcoinization’ Is a Few Years Away, Predicts Samson Mow

The CEO of technology startup Jan3 explains why Bitcoin might become the world's preferred monetary system as early as 2030.

By Frederick Munawa

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Nov 3, 2022 at 3:54 p.m. UTC

Nov 3, 2022

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Video

Bitcoin

Morgan Stanley Says Record Number of Bitcoin Have Not Been Used for 6 Months; Future of Bitcoin Adoption

A record 78% of Bitcoin has not been used in transactions in the last six months, and the level is increasing, according to a Morgan Stanley research report. Plus, El Salvador and Lugano have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting local and global bitcoin adoption.

By CoinDesk Inc

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Oct 28, 2022 at 7:58 p.m. UTC

Oct 28, 2022

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Policy

El salvador

El Salvador, Lugano Sign Agreement to Help Spread Bitcoin Adoption and Education

El Salvador also announced it was opening a “bitcoin office” in the southern Swiss city.

By Stephen Alpher

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Oct 28, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 28, 2022

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Video

Chainalysis

Crypto Retail Payments Thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa: Chainalysis

A new report by blockchain data firm Chainalysis reveals crypto is quietly thriving in Sub-Saharan Africa. Chainalysis Director of Research Kim Grauer discusses the region’s state of crypto, breaking down the latest data on adoption and usage trends.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Oct 4, 2022 at 7:52 p.m. UTC

Oct 4, 2022

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Cdtv

El Salvador Debt Downgraded to CC Rating as President Bukele Seeks Re-Election

El Salvador is likely to default on a January debt repayment because it has limited market access to raise the funds needed, in part because of its bitcoin adoption, according to rating agency Fitch. Meanwhile, President Bukele announced that he will seek re-election, according to a Reuters report.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Sep 16, 2022 at 5:47 p.m. UTC

Sep 16, 2022

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Cdtv

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Likely to Drop Next Week

“All About Bitcoin’s” Friday panel looks at what’s ahead: bitcoin mining difficulty is expected to drop next week, the World Economic Forum kicks off its annual meeting Sunday with crypto on the agenda, and what to expect from El Salvador as President Nayib Bukele hosted 44 countries to discuss bitcoin.

By CoinDesk Staff

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May 20, 2022 at 8:37 p.m. UTC

May 20, 2022

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Crypto wallet

El Salvador Using Crypto Software Firm AlphaPoint to Fix Chivo Wallet Problems

El Salvador has been using technology from crypto software firm AlphaPoint to fix a series of problems that has plagued its state-run bitcoin wallet Chivo. AlphaPoint co-founder and CEO Igor Telyatnikov discusses the announcement and its role in El Salvador’s bitcoin adoption.

By CoinDesk Staff

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Feb 3, 2022 at 10:23 p.m. UTC

Feb 3, 2022

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