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Category: Cryptocurrency

  • 🇺🇬 MTN Uganda CEO Warns on Cybersecurity

    🇺🇬 MTN Uganda CEO Warns on Cybersecurity

    The rapid rise of financial technology, mobile money, and e-services has transformed Uganda’s economy and connected millions of people. But alongside this digital progress has come a new threat—cybercrime. Fraud, scams, and data breaches are increasing sharply, putting at risk not only money but also public trust in the digital systems that now power everyday…

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  • Donald Trump Jr. Invests in Struggling Thumzup Media Corp. as Company Shifts Strategy to Bitcoin Accumulation

    Donald Trump Jr. Invests in Struggling Thumzup Media Corp. as Company Shifts Strategy to Bitcoin Accumulation

    Pan African News Blog Los Angeles, USA – Donald Trump Jr., son of former U.S. President Donald Trump, has taken a stake in Thumzup Media Corp., a struggling marketing and media company that has recently begun accumulating Bitcoin (BTC) as part of its treasury strategy. The move comes as the firm seeks to pivot from…

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  • Bank of Ghana Declares 50 Loan Apps Illegal: What This Means for Fintech in Africa

    Bank of Ghana Declares 50 Loan Apps Illegal: What This Means for Fintech in Africa

    By: Tekpwfari Stix El| panafrican.email Date: May 31, 2025 — Introduction In a decisive move to regulate the fast-growing digital lending space, the Bank of Ghana (BoG) has declared 50 digital loan apps illegal, citing consumer abuse, data privacy violations, and failure to obtain proper licensing. The announcement has sparked intense public debate on financial…

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  • Afrostar: Africa’s Ambitious Leap into the Crypto Frontier

    Afrostar: Africa’s Ambitious Leap into the Crypto Frontier

    As the global cryptocurrency landscape evolves, Africa is making its mark with Afrostar (AFRO), a digital currency aiming to unify and empower the continent’s financial ecosystem. Positioned as “The United Digital Currency of Africa,” Afrostar seeks to bridge economic disparities and foster financial inclusion across African nations. What is Afrostar? Afrostar is a cryptocurrency project…

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  • How to Win Followers and Scamfluence People

    How to Win Followers and Scamfluence People

    Format Boy makes a living teaching Yahoo Boys, notorious West African scammers, how to use AI and deepfake technology to ensnare their next victims. AS SOON AS Format Boy answers the phone, I recognize his booming voice. I’ve spent weeks immersed in the influencer’s back catalog of videos and voice notes. Format Boy isn’t like other…

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  • Ghana’s Central Bank to Regulate Crypto by September 2025

    Ghana’s Central Bank to Regulate Crypto by September 2025

    The Governor of the Bank of Ghana (BOG), Johnson Asiama, announced that the central bank plans to begin regulating cryptocurrency and related platforms by the end of September 2025, pending the passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Asiama stated that the BOG is establishing a dedicated digital assets unit, recognizing…

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  • XRP’s Integration into the Federal Reserve System: Impact on Pan-African Nations and Emerging Cryptos

    XRP’s Integration into the Federal Reserve System: Impact on Pan-African Nations and Emerging Cryptos

    Recent developments suggest that Ripple’s XRP is being considered for integration into the U.S. Federal Reserve’s payment infrastructure, potentially through indirect associations with service providers involved in the FedNow system. This move could have significant implications for Pan-African nations, particularly in enhancing cross-border transactions and financial inclusion. XRP’s Integration into the Federal Reserve System The…

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  • The Future of Cryptocurrency in Pan-African Nations by 2030

    The Future of Cryptocurrency in Pan-African Nations by 2030

    Cryptocurrency is poised to significantly impact Pan-African nations by 2030, particularly in the realms of business transactions, education, and governmental policies. As digital currencies gain traction across Africa, they present both opportunities for financial independence and challenges linked to neo-colonial tactics aimed at controlling emerging economies. This article explores the main cryptocurrencies likely to influence…

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  • 🇰🇪 Stellar XLM Adoption in Kenya and Africa

    🇰🇪 Stellar XLM Adoption in Kenya and Africa

    Stellar Lumens (XLM) is making significant strides in Kenya and across various African nations, offering innovative solutions to financial challenges and promoting economic inclusion. Market Capitalization and Current Status As of February 22, 2025, Stellar (XLM) is trading at approximately $0.3363 USD, with a market capitalization of around $10.31 billion USD. This positions XLM as…

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  • Bitcoin ban: African countries where crypto is restricted or illegal

    Bitcoin ban: African countries where crypto is restricted or illegal

    Bitcoin has been controversial since its beginning in 2009, as have the subsequent cryptocurrencies that followed in its wake. Due to its extreme volatility, its use in nefarious transactions and the exorbitant use of electricity to mine it, the legal status of the digital currency varies substantially from country to country. But as more Africans…

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