Blockchain Summer School To Be Opened In Zimbabwe
Nov. 22-25, the first ever Blockchain Summer School will be opened in Harare, Zimbabwe. The event intends to educate and explore the benefits of Bitcoin as well as stimulating discussions on the challenges that inhibit cryptocurrency adoption in Africa. The event is organized by Bitfinance, a Zimbabwe-based Bitcoin exchange and infrastructure developer firm in collaboration with the Blockchain Academy. The target audience are local businesses that have been hit hardest by the current financial crisis in Zimbabwe. Tawanda Kembo, growth hacker at Bitfinance, says: “Zimbabwe is the hardest....
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Zimbabwe Ready to Make Concessions on Cryptos
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