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Education
How Bitcoin Brought Electricity to a South African School
A system for powering South African schools using bitcoin was demonstrated at a recent event at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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By Stan Higgins
Mar 9, 2016 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2016
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Africa
Why Bitcoin Regulation Lags Where it's Needed Most
Africa has significant market potential for bitcoin companies, but its challenging regulatory environment is deterring development.
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By Tanaya Macheel
Mar 8, 2015 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2015
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Mobile payments
Wallettec Brings Bitcoin Point-of-Sale Solution to South Africa
A new partnership between Wallettec and BitPay will bring bitcoin POS payments to brick-and-mortar retailers.
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By Tom Sharkey
Oct 10, 2014 at 10:16 a.m. UTC
Oct 10, 2014
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Startups
Bitcoin Voucher Startups Aim to Help Africa's Unbanked
British bitcoin service Azteco and South African start-up Xoin have separately launched two services designed for emerging markets.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
Sep 7, 2014 at 9:45 a.m. UTC
Sep 7, 2014
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BitX to Expand Further in Emerging Markets with New Funding Deal
Emerging market-focused bitcoin exchange BitX has raised S$1m as part of its latest seed funding round.
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By Jon Southurst
Aug 19, 2014 at 1:01 a.m. UTC
Aug 19, 2014
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E-commerce
South Africa's PayFast Enables Bitcoin for 30,000 Merchants
PayFast, which processes payments for over 30,000 merchants, is teaming up with international exchange BitX to accept bitcoin.
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By Jon Southurst
Jul 18, 2014 at 5:11 a.m. UTC
Jul 18, 2014
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Markets
E-commerce
South African E-Commerce Giant Takealot Launches Bitcoin Support
South African online retailer Takealot, which has raised more than $100m in funding, is now accepting bitcoin.
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By Joon Ian Wong
Jul 17, 2014 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 17, 2014
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Charity
Bitcoin Helps Anti-Poaching Teams in New Charity Campaign
BitPOS is teaming up with the International Anti-Poaching Foundation to help save Africa's endangered wildlife from hunters.
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By Jon Southurst
Jun 28, 2014 at 12:01 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2014
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Payments
Bitcoin Smart Meters Could Revolutionise How South Africans Pay for Power
A Johannesburg energy management company has integrated bitcoin wallets into its smart meters.
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By Tanaya Macheel
Jun 3, 2014 at 2:34 p.m. UTC
Jun 3, 2014
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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.
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By Nermin Hajdarbegovic
May 20, 2014 at 6:10 p.m. UTC
May 20, 2014
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