TL:DR, Google’s integration, including its new Bitcoin address search function, now covers 75% of the entire crypto market, signaling massive mainstream adoption and a major vote of confidence. Users can now search a Bitcoin wallet address directly in Google to see its balance and last transaction, drastically simplifying a process that once required a…
TL;DR, Bitcoin Dada graduated 28 women from its fifth cohort, showcasing its active mission to educate and uplift women in cryptocurrency across Africa. Founded by Lorraine Marcel, Bitcoin Dada uses education, community “sisterhood,” and career days to break down barriers and foster financial inclusion for African women. The initiative provides live virtual classes, in-person meet-ups,…
TL;DR Strike Africa launched in 7 countries using Bitcoin Lightning Network for instant remittances, targeting Nigeria’s 26 million crypto users amid the naira’s 50% February 2024 crash. The platform promises “zero-fee” transfers but applies variable FX spreads and faces serious regulatory risks after Nigeria blocked major crypto exchanges just weeks before launch. Users…
TL;DR, Bitcoin mining in Ethiopia has attracted $250 million in investment through Project Mano, leveraging GERD’s 5,150 MW hydropower capacity despite 15 million homes lacking electricity. Ethiopia allows Bitcoin mining under “data mining” licenses while banning cryptocurrency trading, creating a regulatory paradox that attracts operators but raises transparency concerns. With 25 companies generating…
Jack Dorsey is betting that cross-border payments can be made cheaper and easier to integrate without recreating the “centrally” dominated crypto and fiat rails. On December 1, 2023, Block Inc.’s tbDEX protocol went live in Africa through Yellow Card as its first major Participating Financial Institution (PFI), and later with Chipper Cash joining the network. This is…
TL;DR, Bitcoin halving events cut mining rewards in half every 210,000 blocks, with 29 of 32 total halvings remaining before reaching the 21 million BTC limit. Bitcoin uses proof-of-work mining where rewards decreased from 50 BTC to 6.25 BTC through three previous halvings since 2012. Historical halvings have preceded major price increases, with the next…
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