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May 9, 2024
Africa, Blockchain
Crypto On/Off Ramping Solutions in Africa
Thank you for visiting our blog post ๐ฒ๐ While digital finance offers local currency loans, DeFi, in many cases, requires on/off crypto ramping for the local currencies. In this post, we look at the on/off crypto ramping solutions in Africa. New projects are expected to develop more convenient options for the web3 service users in the region. ๐ฝ Blog posts related to this post EMURGO Africa 2023 Annual Report: EMURGO Africaโs 2023 Key Contributions in Carbon Offset Trade, Lending, and Crypto
May 1, 2024
Africa, Blockchain
3 Key Uses of Cryptocurrencies in Africa
Thank you for visiting our blog post ๐ฆ๐ Among a wide range of applications of blockchain, the actual demand for the technology in Africa is centered on the use of cryptocurrencies for preservation of money value, cross-border remittance, and inter-continental payment for SMEsa. In this blog post, we learn the current status of crypto demand in Africa and prospects. ๐ช Blog posts related to this post EMURGO Africa 2023 Annual Report: EMURGO Africaโs 2023 Key Contributions in Carbon Offset T
April 17, 2024
Africa, Blockchain
Access to Finance: Digital and Web3 Lending in Africa
Thank you for visiting our blog post ๐ฆ๐ In sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries, the freedom of money transaction has increased over the past decade with the spread of mobile phones and the expansion of mobile money. However, challenges persist in the financial sector, such as limited access to bank accounts including mobile money accounts, and high barriers to lending for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Blockchain-based lending lowers interest rates, introduces new collateralizatio
April 3, 2024
Africa, Blockchain
South Africaโs Crypto Regulations Set Stage for More Web3 Adoption
South Africa's proactive regulation of cryptocurrency, leading to its classification as a financial product by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority in October 2022, marks a significant milestone in Africa's crypto landscape, driving Web3 adoption, boosting investor confidence, and positioning the country as a top destination for crypto use in retail.
March 11, 2024
Africa, Newsletter
STARTUP FOCUS: Africa to Be Big Carbon Credit Exporter - the Case of Changeblock
By Ahmed Amerย CEO, EMURGO Labs Africa bears the brunt of climate change's devastating impacts despite contributing only 4% to the crisis, according to the Global Carbon Budget. However, the continent is not a passive victim of climate change. It is actively taking steps to adapt and mitigate its impacts by developing renewable energy sources, building resilience and participating in the global carbon credit export market.ย The continent is witnessing a surge in climate-tech startups that tack
March 11, 2024
Africa
Global Carbon Markets and Africa
Thank you for visiting our blog post ๐ฆฅ๐ With the Paris Agreement's goal of reducing global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions set at COP21 in 2015, countries and organizations can no longer ignore decarbonization in their respective activities. This post provides an overview of the global carbon markets, which are growing in importance and presence over the years, their potential, and the movement in Africa. Blog posts related to this post: EMURGO Africa 2023 Annual Report: EMURGO Africaโs 2023