Bitcoin in El Salvador: How will it work?
El Salvador on Tuesday became the first country to use bitcoin as legal tender, alongside the US dollar. But how will it work?
Sep 9, 2021
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Nigeria's mobile money system has a dark side even though it's convenient: Study explores the risks
Financial services play vital roles in supporting economic activities. In Nigeria, though, a significant number of people don't have access to essential banking services.
Jun 28, 2023
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Security
Africa grapples with way forward on cybercrime
Cyber experts are urging Africa to up its game in the face of criminals targeting the continent's fast-growing internet economy with scams and theft.
May 11, 2022
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South Sudan launches mobile money to boost recovery from war
Angelo Adud needed some persuading to leave his job as a shopkeeper and become a mobile money agent in South Sudan. Yet one week into his new role, the 29-year-old already saw a return on his investment.
Sep 26, 2019
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Mobile technology may serve underbanked with no cryptocurrency
As Facebook touts a new cryptocurrency as a way to serve people who are underbanked, mobile technology companies may provide the same path to financial services using good old-fashioned dollars.
Jul 24, 2019
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Consumer & Gadgets
Navigating digital financial inclusion in Africa
As the presence of mobile phones becomes increasingly widespread in Africa, digital services have allowed for more financial inclusion among low- and middle-income countries within the continent. Through a system known as ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Fortnite maker Epic Games tightens belt with layoffs
Epic Games, maker of the highly popular Fortnite video game, said Thursday it is cutting its workforce to save money but will continue spending on its legal battle over Apple and Google app stores.
Sep 28, 2023
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