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Disrupt AfricaAs we step into the year 2024, the crypto landscape continues to evolve, especially for bigger cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum and Bitcoin. But that also means that they’re less accessible due to their high price points. Because of this, coin aficionados are now looking into more affordable…
Disrupt AfricaThe evolution of the internet into Web 3.0 or the ‘Metaverse’ is giving users the opportunity to make money while playing video games. This opportunity aims to transform the internet into an alternate reality revolving around playful interactions, decentralisation and economic prospects. Driving…
Disrupt AfricaThe crypto community is abuzz with anticipation as the possibility of Bitcoin ETF (exchange-traded fund) approval looms on the horizon. This development has ignited discussions among experts and enthusiasts, speculating on the transformative impact it could have on the cryptocurrency industry…
Disrupt AfricaThe popular crypto analyst Michael Van de Poppe, has predicted a major rally for altcoins. As we prepare to enter another altseason, the dominance of Pullix (PLX) has only continued to grow. This new altcoin is challenging Waves (WAVES) and Algorand (ALGO). Let’s find out the reason behind the…
Disrupt AfricaGhanaian startup Oceansmall is empowering small-scale fishing communities with access to markets via its digital platform, overcoming challenges such as low production levels, low income, and poor living conditions. Formed in 2020 by Caroline Pomeyie, Oceansmall has developed and implemented basic…
Disrupt AfricaAfrica, like the rest of the world, is going through a VC funding “winter”, with a capital crunch threatening the survival of many leading startups. But Erick Yong, from Africa-focused investor GreenTec Capital Partners and the Zeitec Investment Office, remains bullish on the African tech space in…
Disrupt AfricaThe year 2023 has been a launchpad for innovation and growth in the world of cryptocurrency. As we approach the exciting frontier of 2024, a surge of anticipation courses through the digital veins of the market. Emerging from the dynamic developments of this year, a new generation of…
Disrupt AfricaThe GSMA has announced the launch of its newest GSMA Innovation Fund, in partnership with the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), to address humanitarian challenges. Through its GSMA Innovation Fund, the GSMA has distributed over GBP5 million (US$6.3 million) to startups, SMEs…
Disrupt AfricaThe South Africa-based E4E Africa, an entrepreneur-driven venture capital fund, has announced the first close of its US$30 million E4E Africa Fund II. Launched in July 2020 with backing from the SA SME Fund, E4E Africa made 11 investments from its first fund, in startups such as insurtech…
Disrupt AfricaIn the big world of cryptocurrencies, where giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum dominate the market with their high prices, there is also a plethora of digital coins priced under $1 that might just be the thing you’re looking for or keen to explore. These affordable tokens present an enticing…
Disrupt AfricaSouth African crypto asset investment platforms Revix and BitFund have partnered Austria’s Coinpanion to form a first-of-its-kind alternative investment platform called Altify. Altify aims to empower people to grow their wealth outside of the stock market through a diverse range of alternative…
Disrupt AfricaSince the launch of prominent early altcoins such from Etheruem to Dogecoin, the altcoin landscape has undergone a remarkable transformation. It has evolved from a niche sector previously eclipsed by Bitcoin’s shadow, into a growing ecosystem filled with innovation and new cryptocurrencies…
Disrupt AfricaCast your mind back to January 1st 2013, a time when the world was still grappling with the new concept of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin, the brainchild of the enigmatic Satoshi Nakamoto, was still in its early stages, struggling to gain traction and acceptance. Back then, one Bitcoin could be acquired…