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Part 1: Meet the African Bitcoin Educators Training 1,000+ Students in Self-Custody and Financial Freedom

KenMichaels014 mins

TL;DR,     Bitcoin educators like Grant Gombwa have successfully trained over 1,000 students in self-custody, sparking a measurable surge in grassroots crypto adoption across the continent. Leaders across Malawi, Burundi, and Cameroon are establishing circular economies and translating technical resources into local languages to combat inflation and financial exclusion. Unlike the global “store of value”…

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Six Pillars to Power Uganda’s Digital Financial Revolution

KenMichaels010 mins

TL;DR,     With 84.5% of virtual activity occurring on decentralized platforms, new Ugandan crypto regulation is now critical to manage this “inevitable” market sector. Bank of Uganda Governor Atingi-Ego introduced a comprehensive six-pillar framework focusing on licensing, client protection, and transparency to transition from observation to active construction. By adopting a regulatory architecture similar to…

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UNAM Breaks the Mold: Africa’s First Full-Scale Blockchain Master’s Program

KenMichaels011 mins

TL;DR,     UNAM’s Master of Science in Blockchain Technology goes far beyond short courses, combining architecture, smart contracts, governance, cybersecurity, and socio-economic impact to produce graduates. The Power Learn Project aims to train 1 million software developers in Africa by 2027, while UNAM’s new Master of Science in Blockchain Technology offers comprehensive blockchain education…

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Global Blockchain Show 2025 in Abu Dhabi Defines Decentralized Future

KenMichaels010 mins

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…

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$300 Billion Reasons Why Africa’s Stablecoin Revolution Can’t Be Ignored

KenMichaels011 mins

TL;DR,     The Africa Stablecoin Summit 2025 revealed that stablecoins represent 43% of Africa’s crypto trading volume, with over $300 billion in annual transactions flowing through African markets. Momentum is shifting from pilots to policy—licensing, AML/CFT, and interoperable rails like PAPSS are central to unlocking faster, cheaper cross‑border payments. Debate intensifies over global vs….

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The $731 Million Underdog: How Obiex Conquered African Crypto Without a Single VC Check

KenMichaels011 mins

TL’DR,     Nigerian crypto startup Obiex bootstrapped its way to $731.5 million in annual trading volume and 100,000+ traders without any venture capital, proving profitability beats funding rounds. Faced with a product failure and a nationwide crypto ban, the founders pivoted twice—ultimately succeeding by building a trading platform that solved user pain points like…

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PRESS RELEASE | Global Blockchain Show 2025 to Spotlight Web3 Innovation in Abu Dhabi

KenMichaels06 mins

Abu Dhabi, UAE – The Global Blockchain Show 2025 will take place at the prestigious Space42 Arena in Abu Dhabi from December 10–11, 2025, bringing together the world’s top Web3 and blockchain specialists. Considered one of the leading conferences for decentralized innovation globally, the event will showcase creative ideas, stimulating conversations, and revolutionary solutions driving…

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How Nigerian Founders Built a Trustless Cross-Chain Bridge to Fix Crypto’s $600M Security Flaw

KenMichaels013 mins

TL;DR,     Nigerian engineers raised $5.8M to build Hyperbridge, a cross-chain bridge that processed $92.4M in transactions using cryptographic finality proofs instead of vulnerable multisig systems. Hyperbridge replaces flawed multisig bridges with mathematical guarantees, eliminating the $600M hack risks that have plagued blockchain interoperability since 2021. The Lagos-built protocol now serves as Polkadot’s native…

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Nigeria Records $50B in Crypto Transaction Volume and the SEC’s Call to Channel Risk Productively

KenMichaels011 mins

TL;DR,     Nigeria’s crypto transaction volume soared past $50B, largely driven by P2P crypto trading as citizens seek alternatives to a volatile Naira and untrustworthy traditional markets. Nigerians have a high appetite for risk (in crypto and gambling) but not the trust to invest in formal capital markets, which lag behind peer nations The future hinges…

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PRESS RELEASE | Block your dates for The Global Blockchain Show 2025 hosted by VAP Group in Abu Dhabi

KenMichaels05 mins

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…

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