TL;DR, With past events hosting 48% C-level executives, the Global Blockchain Show 2025 expects 5,000+ attendees in Abu Dhabi this December. This event is essential for African Web3 startups, providing direct access to global investors and decision-makers capable of green-lighting partnerships and funding immediately. Co-located with the Global Games Show, the event moves beyond vaporware…
TL;DR, Dr. Odaibo proposes a $2-10 billion AI talent development fund (minimum $1B annually) to transform Nigeria from tech consumer to global leader. Nigeria must shift from seeking foreign investment to nurturing local AI talent, following India’s IT playbook to produce global tech leaders. Practical enablers like cloud access, laptops, and merit-based rewards…
TL;DR, Nigeria is creating a single fintech regulation authority (NFRC) to streamline oversight of its $59 billion digital asset market, replacing multiple regulators. The proposed NFRC bill aims to replace fragmented oversight from the CBN, SEC, and others with a single gateway for licensing and enforcement, speeding up approvals and reducing legal costs….
TL;DR, The NiYA Startup Pitch 1.0 named 17 NiYA tech pitch winners, who shared a $25,000 prize pool to fund their ventures in health, agritech, and AI. Ministry-backed and partner-supported, NiYA combines grants, training, and market access across five pillars to turn prototypes into scalable ventures. Healthtech and Agritech startups were the most prominent…
Following the resounding success of past two editions, VAP Group in association with Times of Blockchain is set to host an exclusive event on 10-11th December, 2025 in Space42 Arena,Abu Dhabi, that will bring together 5,000+ attendees, 200+ global expert speakers, 300+ leading investors, and 150+ media representatives on one dynamic platform to shape the…
TL;DR, Lisk has launched the $15M Lisk Empower Fund to invest in 40 Web3 startups, capitalizing on emerging markets that deliver 9-11% annualized returns traditional VCs often overlook. The fund focuses on startups providing real-world utility in areas like payments and supply chains, offering checks from $250k to $750k and hands-on advisory to prepare them for global…
TL;DR, Circle Ventures funding backed CV VC’s African Blockchain Fund with $20 million as Africa’s crypto economy grew 52% with stablecoins comprising 43% of the market. African blockchain startups are shifting from hype to utility-focused solutions, with 70% providing localized stablecoin use cases for payments and remittances. The partnership signals Africa’s emergence as a serious…
TL;DR, Crypto startups are shifting globally with Europe leading at 31.4%, US/Canada at 29%, Asia at 26.8%, and Africa showing promising 5.2% growth amid US regulatory uncertainties. African crypto ventures focus on practical financial solutions rather than speculative value, addressing local market challenges like high transaction costs and inflation. Alliance DAO data reveals declining Big…
TL;DR, African blockchain venture funding reached $34.7 million across 12 startup deals in 2024, with the continent outpacing global markets by accounting for 6.4% of all venture funding and 12.5% of total deals. Nigeria and Seychelles dominated the African blockchain investment landscape with 10 combined deals, while success stories like Scroll’s $50 million raise and…
TL;DR, Blockchain Life 2024 in Dubai (April 15-16) will host over 8,000 attendees, including a major African contingent, making it a key hub for global Web3 networking and investment. African Web3 founders can leverage the event’s startup pitch contest and dedicated networking tools to secure funding and build crucial partnerships with global leaders….
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