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Dr. Eva Porras: Blockchain can transform Africa’s fintech and agriculture
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1 February, 2024

Dr. Eva Porras: Blockchain can transform Africa’s fintech and agriculture

In this interview with CoinGeek Backstage on the sidelines of Digital Nigeria, Dr. Eva Porras explains how Africa could gain...
South Africa shortlists 50 applicants for VASP licensing
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31 January, 2024

South Africa shortlists 50 applicants for VASP licensing

While over 100 companies applied for the license, the FSCA only forwarded 50 companies to the licensing committee, with some...
Africans must start owning their data: Dr. Catherine Lephoto on CoinGeek Backstage
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30 January, 2024

Africans must start owning their data: Dr. Catherine Lephoto on CoinGeek Backstage

Dr. Catherine Lephoto was one of the speakers at Digital Nigeria, and in an interview with CoinGeek Backstage, she emphasized...
Regulatory crackdown: South Korea, Taiwan issue arrest warrants; Abra settles in Texas
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30 January, 2024

Regulatory crackdown: South Korea, Taiwan issue arrest warrants; Abra settles in Texas

The Texas State Securities Board has settled with Abra, which consented to repay $1.8 million to 1,600 investors from the...
Bank of America invests in blockchain, AI in digital push
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29 January, 2024

Bank of America invests in blockchain, AI in digital push

Bank of America has upgraded its AI assistant Erica to offer more complex financial advice and service and partnered with...
Microsoft rides AI wave to $3 trillion valuation
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28 January, 2024

Microsoft rides AI wave to $3 trillion valuation

After briefly overtaking Apple as the world’s most valuable company, Microsoft has now joined the iPhone maker as the only...

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