Bankless Africa Podcast

Sats & Gwei | Crypto adoption is booming | Polygon & Ethereum among most dominant chain in Africa | TON launches 25 Million accelerator Program | And more

Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!
Relevant links
Crypto adoption is booming, but not in the US or Europe — Bitcoin Builders 2023
Crypto adoption is booming, but not in the US or Europe — Bitcoin Builders 2023 (cointelegra
 
Polygon and Ethereum Among Dominant Chains in Africa  according to Mercy Corps Ventures
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/05/crypto-for-good-fund-2023-report/   
 
https://medium.com/mercy-corps-social-venture-fund/the-crypto-for-good-landscape-in-emerging-markets-539a03256be5 
 
Bitcoin powers sustainable energy infrastructure in rural Africa
https://finbold.com/bitcoin-powers-sustainable-energy-infrastructure-in-rural-africa/  
 
https://www.forbes.com/sites/abubakarnurkhalil/2023/05/24/africans-are-pioneering-the-bright-yet-complicated-green-future-of-bitcoin-mining/?sh=55320b7154ac  
 
Binance Pay is taking Africa and South Asia by storm
https://www.cryptopolitan.com/binance-pay-takes-africa-south-asia-by-storm/ 
 
TON Launches $25 Million Accelerator Program to Invest in projects built within the ecosystem
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/05/ton-accelerator-program/ 
 
Tweet with more details on the program: https://twitter.com/ton_blockchain/status/1660652193123389443  
 
South Africa’s Crypto Firms must now apply for registration to avoid getting fined
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/05/25/south-africas-crypto-firms-will-soon-need-to-apply-for-registration-or-face-a-heavy-fine/  
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Web3 in Africa: Investing, Innovating, and Bridging the Tech Divide with Mouloukou Sanoh, Co-founder of Cassava Network

In this exciting episode of Bankless Africa, host Miss Purple sits down with guest Mouloukou Sanoh to delve into his fascinating journey as a third culture kid and his experiences living in multiple countries. Mouloukou shares his background, having been born in Guinea and living in the Netherlands, China, Belgium, and Hong Kong. He discusses how his time in China shaped his upbringing and became the foundation for his future endeavors.
The conversation takes an interesting turn as Mouloukou talks about his involvement in the African tech ecosystem. He recounts his first encounter with the African startup scene while working on significant investments such as Lightnet and Pompeii. His visit to Kenya in 2019 sparked his fascination with the innovation happening in Africa, leading him to advocate for greater involvement in the continent's development.
Having gained valuable experience in the investment and entrepreneurship space, Mouloukou established Mansa Capital, his own investment advisory firm. He shares his success in raising funds for African companies, including a notable investment in Biotech just before the pandemic. In 2021, Mouloukou co-founded Cassava Network, a web3 growth marketing tool for the African continent. Cassava helps African businesses reach new customers and grow their revenue through web3 marketing strategies. Mouloukou believes that web3 has the potential to revolutionize the African tech ecosystem and help African businesses compete on a global scale.
The conversation concludes with an emphasis on the power of connections and networks in driving success.
Overall, this episode provides a captivating glimpse into the journey of Mouloukou Sano and his endeavors to contribute to the betterment of Africa through technology and investment. It showcases the immense potential and growing attention the African tech ecosystem is receiving from both local and international stakeholders.
Don't miss out on this insightful and inspiring episode of Bankless Africa as it explores the exciting developments and opportunities in the African tech and web3 space.
 
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Sats & Gwei | IMF, DCMA & the international CBDC | Zimbabwe backs its Digital Tokens with over 200 Kilograms of Gold |African blockchain businesses raised a total of $474 million in 2022 | And more 💯

Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!
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In conjunction with the IMF, the Digital Currency Monetary Authority (DCMA) has Launched an International Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC)
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/the-digital-currency-monetary-authority-dcma-launches-an-international-central-bank-digital-currency-cbdc-301793163.html  
 
Opinion piece - https://medium.com/yardcouch-com/new-global-reserve-currency-announced-this-week-to-end-cash-9f678e245c2d  
 
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has backed its Digital Tokens with over 200 Kilograms of Gold
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/05/zimbabwe-backs-digital-tokens-with-140-kilograms-of-gold/  
Press Statement - https://www.rbz.co.zw/documents/press/2023/April/Press_Statement_-_Issuance_of_Gold-backed_Digital_Tokens_1.pdf  
Reserve bank documents - https://www.rbz.co.zw/index.php/publications-notices/notices/press-release 
Cardano’s Innovative DeFi Platform Rescues Real Lives, Solving Africa’s Housing Crisis
https://www.crypto-news-flash.com/cardanos-innovative-defi-platform-rescues-real-lives-solving-africas-housing-crisis-report/  
 
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/05/empowa-launches-community-rewards-program/  
 
Nigerian Crypto Infrastructure Startup, Yuki, Partners with Nigerian Neobank, Aladdin Digital Bank, to Mainstream Digital Assets in Africa
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/05/yuki-and-aladdin-digital-bank-partnership/  
 
https://disrupt-africa.com/2023/05/05/nigerias-yuki-in-aladdin-digital-partnership-to-bring-digital-assets-to-over-75-users/  
 
Algorand GameFi Platform, Zone, Reportedly Hits 10.6 Million player minutes a month After Global Launch
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/05/zone-gamefi-platform-statistics  
 
The blockchain-based lender of small businesses in emerging markets, JIA, has raised $4.3 million in seed funding
https://techcrunch.com/2023/05/17/jia-a-blockchain-based-lender-of-small-businesses-in-emerging-markets-raises-4-3-million-seed/  
 
Link previous JIA interview episode - https://twitter.com/Bankless_Africa/status/1583053718807011330?t=93WB_t1pZHodzLiRmgLIOw&s=19  
The IMF reflects on the first year of the eNaira, states that it still has potential in financial inclusion
https://cointelegraph.com/news/imf-sees-room-for-enaira-improvement-in-first-year-assessment 
 
Link to IMF paper - https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WP/Issues/2023/05/16/Nigerias-eNaira-One-Year-After-533487   
According to the CVVC African blockchain funding report, in 2022, African blockchain businesses raised a total of $474 million, a 429% increase from what was raised in the 2021
https://news.bitcoin.com/african-blockchain-business-funding-rose-429-in-2022-report/  
 
Link to the report: https://docsend.com/view/8gqg5hhfvxyuhv2b  
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Sats & Gwei | Frenchman Jailed and Fined $3.7 Million | Kenya partners with Abu Dhabi’s Venom Foundation | Kenya proposes a crypto and NFT transfer tax | And More

Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!
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A Frenchman has been Jailed and Fined $3.7 Million for Buying a Ferrari with Bitcoin in Morocco
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/05/french-jailed-for-using-bitcoin-to-buy-ferrari-in-morocco/ 
Nigerian Blockchain Company, Zone, Ranks on ‘Africa’s Fastest Growing Companies 2023’ List by Financial Times and Statista
Financial Times ranks zone as Africa’s fastest-growing blockchain company
https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/financial-times-ranks-zone-as-africas-fastest-growing-blockchain-company/d53ykdj  
Paxful Resumes Services After Regulatory and Internal Issues Halted Operations
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/05/08/paxful-marketplace-back-online-following-temporary-suspension/ 
4 African Projects Receive $80,000 in Grants from the Bitcoin Development Fund by Human Rights Foundation
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/05/4-african-projects-receive-grants-by-hrf/ 
Over 4 Million eNaira Wallets Created in Response to Cash Transfer Programme
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/05/enaira-gains-millions-of-wallets/  
Kenya partners with Abu Dhabi's Venom Foundation to build blockchain & Web3 hub in Africa
https://cointelegraph.com/news/kenya-partners-with-abu-dhabi-s-venom-foundation-to-build-blockchain-web3-hub
Kenya proposes a crypto and NFT transfer tax, as well as a tax on monetized online content
https://cointelegraph.com/news/kenya-considers-tax-on-crypto-nft-transfers-and-online-influencers  
Nigeria Approves the National Policy for a Blockchain-Powered Economy without Mentioning Crypto
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/05/04/nigeria-approves-national-policy-to-create-blockchain-powered-economy/    
Mastercard launches their Music Pass NFT to offer access to Web3 training for emerging artists.
https://www.africa.com/mastercard-music-pass-nft-opens-access-to-groundbreaking-web3-training-program-for-emerging-musical-artists/  
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Sats & Gwei | Celo Africa DAO goes live | Coindesk Indices partners with Luno | 3% of blockchain Developers in Africa | Gold x Crime in South Africa!And more

Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!
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The Celo Africa DAO is officially live
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/04/celo-africa-dao-goes-live/ 
Web3 Ladies & Celo Hosts “Women build” Celo Hackathon
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe1DtFaC9_KXAwp6LeOfhxG2dkAvsl3ih-4iR78ZsO6Dr-rqA/viewform   
https://twitter.com/celonigeria/status/1649358674467475458?s=46&t=vcr9J0Sf3IT5yOhlfCHeyw
Blockchain Team Gluwa aims to Collaborates with Nigerian Government on Crypto Regulation
https://u.today/blockchain-team-gluwa-proposes-nigerian-government-collaboration-on-crypto-regulation 
Roqqu gains regulatory  approval to expand operations in South Africa
https://cointelegraph.com/news/crypto-exchange-roqqu-receives-south-african-approval-to-expand-operations 
CoinDesk Indices Partners with Luno to Launch "Luno Large Cap Bundle" for South African Crypto Investors
https://www.coindesk.com/business/2023/04/17/coindesk-indices-joins-with-luno-to-help-south-african-users-track-crypto-investment-bundles/ 
A Report Shows that 3% of Blockchain Developers are in Africa
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/04/web3-developers-report/ 
The Gold Mafia of Southern Africa uses Gold as a store of criminal activities
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/4/14/six-secrets-uncovered-by-al-jazeeras-gold-mafia-investigation 
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Crypto & Ethical Finance : Creating a Sustainable win-win Relationships with Caiz CEO - Philippe Theunissen

In this episode of Bankless Africa, CEO, and Chief Blockchain Officer at Caizcoin, Philippe Theunissen, discusses Caiz's mission of creating an ethical financial ecosystem that provides users with Islamic-compliant financial products to empower them to create a better financial future. Theunissen explains how blockchain technology can help people interact with each other in a fairer and more equal way, and how it can bring about positive change in society.
The conversation focuses on Islamic finance and its compatibility with capitalism, and Theunissen explains the core principles of Islamic finance. These include prohibiting interest, requiring equity participation, and striving for fair and just transactions. Theunissen argues that capitalism should focus on creating long-term benefits for society, rather than the current short-term profit-maximizing system. Following the principles of Islamic finance can lead to real capitalism and a more beneficial system for everyone.
Theunissen also discusses Caiz’s alignment with Islamic finance principles, specifically through their Caiz jāʾiz system, which balances ethical finance by ensuring that every transaction does not involve any interest. This system ensures that both parties interests are aligned, and the lender receives a share of the business rather than interest. This approach helps to manage risk while promoting long-term benefits for both parties.
Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of creating sustainable financial ecosystems that prioritize fairness and long-term benefits for all involved. The principles of Islamic finance, combined with innovative blockchain technology, offer a potential path toward achieving this goal.
 
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Sats & Gwei | Zambi x Crypto Regulation | Block partners with Yellow Card | LazerPay folds | Muru’s Drive thru 🤯| And more!

Bankless Africa presents Sats & Gwei, a podcast for your weekly crypto news update from all around Africa!
Relevant links
⏭️Zambia to complete cryptocurrency regulation tests by June, 2023
https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2023/04/13/zambia-to-wrap-crypto-regulation-tests-by-june-report/
https://cryptosaurus.tech/zambia-to-regulate-growing-african-adoption-among-crypto/ 
⏭️Jack Dorsey’s Block in Partnership With the African Crypto Exchange, Yellow Card
https://tinyurl.com/3m8emb2m   
⏭️Lazerpay, a Nigerian cryptocurrency payment startup folds up!
https://cointelegraph.com/news/nigerian-crypto-payment-startup-shuts-down-offers-ip-for-sale 
⏭️The Web3 economy is set to gain more traction in Africa through DeFi-based financial inclusion
https://cointelegraph.com/news/web3-economy-to-gain-more-traction-in-africa-through-defi-based-financial-inclusion 
⏭️Bitcoin gaming enters Africa with local crypto exchange partnership
https://cointelegraph.com/news/bitcoin-gaming-enters-africa-with-local-crypto-exchange-partnership 
⏭️Mukuru Launches a Drive-Thru Service to Improve Financial Access in Zimbabwe
https://bitcoinke.io/2023/04/mukuru-launches-drive-thru-service-in-zimbabwe/  
⏭️Binance has entered a New Partnership that Seeks to intensify Crypto Adoption in Africa
https://news.bitcoin.com/report-crypto-exchange-binance-in-new-partnership-that-seeks-to-deepen-crypto-adoption-in-africa/  
⏭️Kenya will officially view digital currencies as securities 
https://news.bitcoin.com/alleged-kenyan-bill-proposes-widening-definition-of-securities-to-include-crypto-assets/ 
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Pivoting to Success - Talking Bitsika with Atsu Davoh

In this episode, we sit down with Atsu Davoh, the founder of Bitsika & Talkroom, Bitsika is a blockchain-powered payment platform based in Africa. Atsu Davoh shares the story of Bitsika, from its early days to its current state as a full-service payments app.
Along the way, He shares the challenges they faced and the pivotal moments that led to the company's success. One of the key takeaways is the importance of pivoting and being flexible as a startup. As He puts it, "The first idea is never the right idea. You need to be able to pivot and evolve as you go."
Listeners will also hear about the unique challenges of operating in Africa's tech scene, and how Bitsika has adapted to meet the needs of its users. From building trust with customers to navigating the regulatory landscape, He shares valuable insights for anyone looking to launch a startup in emerging markets such as Africa.
 
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