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Helicarrier shuts its professional crypto trading platform Buycoins Pro

Helicarrier shuts its professional crypto trading platform Buycoins Pro

The reasons for the closure remain obscure, but there are suspicions that thin volumes on the exchange were a factor. The registration feature on the website has also been disabled.

Crypto startup Canza Finance raises $2.3 million strategic funding round

Crypto startup Canza Finance raises $2.3 million strategic funding round

The funds were raised to support the development of the startup's decentralized finance (DeFi) solution.

Ethiopia gets $350 million World Bank financing for its digital ID project

Ethiopia gets $350 million World Bank financing for its digital ID project

$50 million comes as a grant from the World Bank’s International Development Association.

Biggest African blockchain stories of 2023, according to Mariblock writers

Biggest African blockchain stories of 2023, according to Mariblock writers

Explore Africa's blockchain evolution in 2023 through the lenses of Mariblock writers.

Coinbase taps Yellow Card as on- and off-ramp partner for African expansion

Coinbase taps Yellow Card as on- and off-ramp partner for African expansion

Starting in February, Coinbase users in 20 African countries can buy USDC directly from the Coinbase Wallet App.

Nestcoin-owned Onboard expands crypto exchange services into Kenya

Nestcoin-owned Onboard expands crypto exchange services into Kenya

The crypto company wants to expand into other markets in the Global South.

Egypt plans to launch its CBDC in 2030

Egypt plans to launch its CBDC in 2030

Presently, the country wants to work on improving its economy and increasing financial inclusion.