The report revealed that Africans paid $5 billion in extra costs in 2024 due to poor liquidity and double currency conversions, which Bitcoin can solve.

CoinGeek

05.06.2025

SaaS x AI x Blockchain: The triple threat transforming business

The Strategic Shift 2025 message was loud and clear—if your business isn't moving to the cloud, using AI, or exploring blockchain, you're already behind.

CoinGeek

05.06.2025

Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN® ignites the ring at the PBW 2025

Crypto Fight Night and ONCHAIN team up for a fusion of live boxing and Web3 on Day 1 of the Philippine Blockchain Week 2025.

CoinGeek

05.06.2025

Moroccan researchers tap blockchain for diploma fraud prevention

The Moroccan researchers have found success with the blockchain-based solution, filing a patent and publishing their research in tech journals globally.

CoinGeek

05.06.2025

Trump's TMTG, GameStop try MicroStrategy BTC treasury strategy - CoinGeek

Unlike early Bitcoin adopters' BTC treasury strategy, TMTG and GameStop's approach looks more like PR stunts than digital innovation.

CoinGeek

05.06.2025

Coinbase was hacked by snarky teens; Circle upsizes IPO

Following the hack, Coinbase cut ties with TaskUs, which led to a mass layoff; meanwhile, Circle upsized its shares in preparation for its Nasdaq debut.

CoinGeek

05.06.2025

Judge freezes $57 million worth of $LIBRA proceeds

A judge has ordered the freezing of $57M worth of USDC, alleged to be proceeds from the $LIBRA pump and dump, to prevent defendants from dissipating them.

CoinGeek

05.06.2025

Cloud Mining in 2025: Recent developments promises, pitfalls

Cloud mining’s recent developments highlight its appeal but mask persistent issues such as scams, high fees, and centralization.

CoinGeek

05.06.2025

How US-China-Russia rivalry is driving blockchain innovation

The U.S., China, and Russia are competing for dominance, and while their use of blockchain differs, its shared outcome is the same—faster adoption.

CoinGeek

04.06.2025

BSV: Powering decentralized voting systems

In this article, we explore how BSV addresses the challenges of traditional voting systems and its potential to reshape democratic processes.

CoinGeek

04.06.2025

How to scam everyone

Bitcoin is a tool for freedom, but others use it to create a trusted mythology to extract capital from believers, and before we know it, the bubble bursts.

CoinGeek

04.06.2025

BTC ‘treasuries’ abound as firms ape Saylor’s Strategy

While firms like Metaplanet and Saylor's Strategy embark on their BTC treasury plan by adding BTC to their stash, there remain some notable resisters.

CoinGeek

04.06.2025

Japan's bold move: Reclassification for safer digital economy - CoinGeek

Japan's digital asset reclassification aims to boost investor protection and promote transparency in an era where speculation and illegal acts are rampant.

CoinGeek

04.06.2025

Thailand revives tourism push; Lagos trials AI

Thailand's tourism sector is getting a boost with a five-year AI integration plan; meanwhile, Lagos integrates AI into driver education.

CoinGeek

04.06.2025

South Korea mulls deposit tokens on public blockchains

The Bank of Korea believes such a move would allow the country to stave off rising competition from private stablecoins amid a won-pegged stablecoin push.

CoinGeek

04.06.2025

Coins.ph, Pays0 partner to offer direct PHP-to-crypto services

Coins.ph and Pays0's partnership will not only help make remittance processes more efficient but also promote financial inclusivity within the Philippines.

CoinGeek

04.06.2025

UK’s FCA consults on stablecoin, digital asset custody law

The U.K. is getting ready to create 'crypto' rules, and the FCA is asking for public input on two papers about stablecoins and digital asset custody.

CoinGeek

03.06.2025

Global digital asset ownership rises in 2025, UK leading

In 2024, one in five respondents (or 21%) in the U.S., UK, France, and Singapore reported owning digital assets, while in 2025, that figure grew to 24%.

CoinGeek

03.06.2025

Stephan February untangles Overnode, P2P networks

Stephan February returns to the CoinGeek Weekly Livestream to explain Overnode, its practical applications, and the meaning of P2P in his latest project.

CoinGeek

03.06.2025

Nigeria’s new regulations lure Blockchain.com

The U.K.-based exchange, with 37 million users, plans to open an office in Nigeria and apply for a license, citing the country’s new enabling regulations.

CoinGeek

03.06.2025

Apple expands 'Tap to Pay' functionality in Europe

Apple's 'Tap to pay' functionality will be available in EU nations like Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Cyprus, Iceland, Greece, Malta, and Luxembourg.

CoinGeek

03.06.2025

Patent hoarder claims to own Bitcoin’s Elliptical Curve

Malikie is seeking damages and royalties after accusing miners Marathon Digital and Core Scientific of violating multiple patents it owns.

CoinGeek

03.06.2025

How stablecoins are quietly reshaping in-game economies

Stablecoins are gradually gaining ground in the gaming sector, quietly playing a key role in powering transactions in ways that legacy systems can't.

CoinGeek

03.06.2025

Weighing the American dream: A look at Trump's pro-crypto push

Trump's grand Bitcoin reserve ambition appears shaky, with the enforcement of hefty levies along with economic pressures and environmental concerns.

CoinGeek

03.06.2025

PH Blockchain Week 2025 set to raise standards for innovation

Rally for the digital revolution with influential leaders at the third Philippine Blockchain Week, returning at the SMX Convention Center in June.

CoinGeek

02.06.2025

Japan's new AI laws promote R&D, safeguarding the public - CoinGeek

The passing of new AI laws is Japan's attempt to become at the forefront of AI innovation as global rivalry heats up amid the changing economic tides.

CoinGeek

02.06.2025

Why blockchain's cultural adoption may still be years away

The urgency to quickly innovate could burn out many, not knowing that it would take roughly 15 years before blockchain becomes mainstream.

CoinGeek

02.06.2025

Singapore signs new digital trade deal with EU

The new deal is the first between the EU and an ASEAN nation and will reduce compliance burden on Singaporean businesses targeting the 450M EU residents.

CoinGeek

31.05.2025

Could foundation models make RAG obsolete? - CoinGeek

With the changing terrain in the tech space, RAG could one day become outdated as more advanced systems respond with clarity and resonance.

CoinGeek

31.05.2025

US bill elevates CFTC, but no one works there anymore

As Vance expressed optimism for the passing of a finished market structure bill, concerns are mounting over the impact of Trump's crypto ventures.

CoinGeek

31.05.2025

India's digital asset sector lobbies for tax cuts

India's digital asset sector takes advantage of the Modi-led government's warming up to digital asset exchanges following Trump's return to the White House.

CoinGeek

31.05.2025

South Africa: Digital assets not subject to forex controls

In a case pitting South Africa’s largest bank against the central bank, a court ruled that digital assets are not currency or capital on forex regulations.

CoinGeek

30.05.2025

Philippines' Marcos says ASEAN can be center for AI excellence

The ASEAN Centre of Excellence for AI was set up with the goal of establishing ethical standards, which Marcos says would also help promote inclusivity.

CoinGeek

30.05.2025

JPMorgan, other big banks bet on stablecoins

The GENIUS Act has yet to become a law in the U.S., but major banks are already moving ahead with their strategic plans to avoid losing market share.

CoinGeek

30.05.2025

Jamaica’s largest bank pushes digital payments initiatives

In other news, Thai authorities have paused its digital wallet project designed to give funds to citizens, which triggered a wave of concern for regulators.

CoinGeek

30.05.2025

El Salvador thumbs nose at IMF by buying more BTC or did they?

On May 27, the IMF said it reached a “Staff-Level Agreement on the First Review under El Salvador’s Extended Fund Facility Arrangement.”

CoinGeek

30.05.2025

BSV for decentralized academic research repositories

Plagiarism and data manipulation are rampant today, but BSV offers a solution to these and provides a chance to democratize the production of knowledge.

CoinGeek

30.05.2025

Michigan’s new bills ban CBDC, permit state to invest in ‘crypto’

One of the four proposed bills also wants the state to permit BTC mining in abandoned oil and gas sites, mirroring a similar move by the Pakistani gov't.

CoinGeek

30.05.2025

Landless farmers in India reap benefits of CBDC: report

NABARD and SBI are spearheading initiatives to help landless farmers access financial services as India works toward more inclusive digitalization.

CoinGeek

30.05.2025

Ugandan executive kidnapped, tortured for ‘crypto’

The Ugandan is the founder of a local ‘crypto’ token and was allegedly kidnapped by criminals posing as security agents and forced to transfer his tokens.

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Africa’s cross-border market to hit $1T by 2035: report

SaaS x AI x Blockchain: The triple threat transforming business

Crypto Fight Night ONCHAIN® ignites the ring at the PBW 2025

Moroccan researchers tap blockchain for diploma fraud prevention

Trump's TMTG, GameStop try MicroStrategy BTC treasury strategy - CoinGeek

Coinbase was hacked by snarky teens; Circle upsizes IPO

Judge freezes $57 million worth of $LIBRA proceeds

Cloud Mining in 2025: Recent developments promises, pitfalls

How US-China-Russia rivalry is driving blockchain innovation

BSV: Powering decentralized voting systems

How to scam everyone

BTC ‘treasuries’ abound as firms ape Saylor’s Strategy

Japan's bold move: Reclassification for safer digital economy - CoinGeek

Thailand revives tourism push; Lagos trials AI

South Korea mulls deposit tokens on public blockchains

Coins.ph, Pays0 partner to offer direct PHP-to-crypto services

UK’s FCA consults on stablecoin, digital asset custody law

Global digital asset ownership rises in 2025, UK leading

Stephan February untangles Overnode, P2P networks

Nigeria’s new regulations lure Blockchain.com

Apple expands 'Tap to Pay' functionality in Europe

Patent hoarder claims to own Bitcoin’s Elliptical Curve

How stablecoins are quietly reshaping in-game economies

Weighing the American dream: A look at Trump's pro-crypto push

PH Blockchain Week 2025 set to raise standards for innovation

Japan's new AI laws promote R&D, safeguarding the public - CoinGeek

Why blockchain's cultural adoption may still be years away

Singapore signs new digital trade deal with EU

Could foundation models make RAG obsolete? - CoinGeek

US bill elevates CFTC, but no one works there anymore

India's digital asset sector lobbies for tax cuts

South Africa: Digital assets not subject to forex controls

Philippines' Marcos says ASEAN can be center for AI excellence

JPMorgan, other big banks bet on stablecoins

Jamaica’s largest bank pushes digital payments initiatives

El Salvador thumbs nose at IMF by buying more BTC or did they?

BSV for decentralized academic research repositories

Michigan’s new bills ban CBDC, permit state to invest in ‘crypto’

Landless farmers in India reap benefits of CBDC: report

Ugandan executive kidnapped, tortured for ‘crypto’

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