blockchain

Why I closed down blockchain startup – Wala founder

SA blockchain startup Wala has closed down, the startup’s CEO Tricia Martinez has confirmed in a blog post. The Cape Town-based blockchain-enabled fintech platform — which…

Everything you need to know about the South African cryptocurrency ecosystem

While things may have quietened down on the crypto front after 2018’s massive fall in the price of Bitcoin, there’s still significant interest from entrepreneurs…

‘Real projects will get African regulators to shift stance on crypto, blockchain’

Entrepreneurs who help develop real projects on the blockchain is what is likely to drive African regulators to begin regulating cryptocurrency and blockchain. So,…

Sun Exchange closes ICO with $1m raised, just 20% of target

SA startup The Sun Exchange, a blockchain-based solar micro-leasing marketplace, has concluded its initial coin offering (ICO) — having raised just over $1-million, just 20% of…

AI-driven blockchain conference set to take place next month in Cape Town [Updated]

Pronoia claims the Blockchain & Investment Roadshow taking place on 14 and 15 February in Cape Town will be Africa’s first AI-driven blockchain conference

Three Kenyan teams in running for $500k blockhain EOS Global Hackathon prize [Updated]

UPDATE: Block.one on Friday (7 December) awarded $500 000 to the final winner of its blockchain hackathon, GeneOS. GeneOS is a blockchain-enabled data ownership, marketplace, and secure…

Blockchain fad is wearing off says man behind Jozi crypto startup DoshEx

The fad around blockchain among startups and corporates has cooled, says the head of a Joburg-based company that develops blockchain solutions for local and international…

Should I be doing something about blockchain?

This worry is behind a lot of the questions we are being asked by clients, colleagues and friends at the moment. The technology behind…

Kickstart Accelerator back for third edition with new programme structure

Zurich-based accelerator programme Kickstart Accelerator has opened applications for the third edition of its programme, which this year will take on a new programme structure….

7 insights we learnt about disruption on the continent at Africa Tech Summit

Disruptive tech in Africa is “accelerating and picking up speed” and there is a need for people to change their mindsets to keep up….

Here’s why Kenyan startup BitPesa bought Spanish remittance platform

Nairobi-based fintech startup BitPesa has acquired a Spanish international money transfer service TransferZero. The blockchain payments platform made the announcement on its Twitter account last week…

Startupbootcamp to kick off global FastTrack World Tour in Cape Town

Innovation accelerator Startupbootcamp Cape Town will kick off the 2018 Startupbootcamp (SBC) FastTrack World Tour in Cape Town on 19 February and has opened applications…

Blockchain surveillance startup Faceter claims to raise $10m in 20 seconds

In what could be South Africa’s fastest and most successful token presale, Johannesburg-based blockchain surveillance startup Faceter claims it raised over US$10-million in 20 seconds…

Team behind water saving solution wins special prize at blockchain hackathon

SudoTesla has been announced as one of the winners at the Unlock the Block blockchain Hackathon at an awards ceremony in Cape Town last…

Former gambling board man behind Gron Digital says ICO is backed by experts

The man behind an initial coin offering (ICO) expected to launch next month has played down the negativity surrounding the use of ICOs and…

SA startup GoMetro to be part of ICO run by UK internet of mobility company

Smart mobility startup GoMetro will be part of a UK initial coin offering (ICO) run by internet of mobility company Tsio Protocol, says the Cape Town based startup’s…

Q&A: No plans for Bank Zero to use blockchain, bitcoin says Michael Jordaan

Venture capitalist and former FNB CEO Michael Jordaan says his new app-based Bank Zero won’t be accepting bitcoin or Ethereum when the bank launches…

Unicef looking to invest in blockchain startups, announces call for funding

Have you developed a functional, open-source blockchain prototype or do have one that you are willing to make open-source? The UN Children’s Fund (Unicef)…

Ripple’s Stefan Thomas to give keynote address at the Blockchain Africa 2018

The producer of the well-known “What is Bitcoin?” video, Ripple chief technology office Stefan Thomas, will give the keynote address at this year’s Blockchain Africa Conference, which takes…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [2/01/2018]

Looking to start 2018 off by getting things rolling? Well, you’ve come to the right place. There are loads of competitions, networking sessions and…

Top startup events in South Africa, Africa you should know about this week [18/12/2017]

Looking to get into the South African startup scene or catch up on some of your skills? Well, you’ve come to the right place….

Slow Bitcoin transaction times mean it won’t replace cash – foundation head

If you thought Bitcoin will rapidly replace cash, think again, says Bitcoin Foundation executive director Llew Claasen. High transaction fees and long confirmation times from…

SA’s Wealth Migrate to launch $30m ICO aimed at global property

South African based global real estate platform Wealth Migrate plans to run an initial coin offering (ICO) early next year, to raise $30-million in an…

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