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Atms
Africa’s First Bitcoin ATM Ready for May Launch
Johannesburg is set to become the first African city with a permanent bitcoin ATM.
johannesburg, south africa
By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
May 20, 2014 at 6:10 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2014
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Cellphones
Markets
M-pesa
37Coins Plans Worldwide Bitcoin Access With SMS-Based Wallet
The startup aims to provide universal bitcoin access via wallet that can be used on any cellphone.
Cellphones
By Daniel Cawrey
May 20, 2014 at 12:35 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2014
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Markets
Exchanges
BitX Targets Developing Countries With Global Expansion Plan
The exchange and wallet service aims to serve 12-plus countries initially with one recognizable brand.
cloud world
By Jon Southurst
Apr 29, 2014 at 1:10 p.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2014
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Inside bitcoins
How Kipochi is Taking Bitcoin into Africa
Pelle Braendgaard talks to CoinDesk about his company's plans and the challenges bitcoin faces in the developing world.
Hands on smartphone
By Pete Rizzo
Apr 25, 2014 at 1:34 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2014
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music
Markets
Bitpay
Leading Middle East Music Streaming Service 'Anghami' Embraces Bitcoin
Anghami's streaming platform will accept bitcoin subscription fees and incorporate the currency into its 'freemium' model.
music
By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Mar 10, 2014 at 11:21 a.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2014
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Markets
Technology
Major Multinational Bank Trials Integration with Bitcoin
South Africa's Standard Bank, the largest in Africa, is piloting a functional bitcoin portal developed by Singapore company Switchless.
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By Jon Southurst
Feb 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2014
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Companies and Charities Unite to Promote Bitcoin in Africa
Private companies, charities and individuals are teaming up to present a good first impression for bitcoin in Africa.
Africa
By Jon Southurst
Jan 26, 2014 at 12:29 p.m. UTC
Jan 26, 2014
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