Things are not looking good for Bitcoin right now. Chinese officials continued their crackdown on cryptocurrencies this week, the BBC reports, ordering banks to stop supporting any transactions involving the digital currencies. Unsurprisingly, the value of Bitcoin slumped yet again in light of the news, dropping below $30,000 for the first timeContinue Reading

After giving N100 billion in loans to some four million beneficiaries, Access Bank Plc plans to surpass its 2020 record as the bank pushes out more digital loans. In furtherance of its digital loans plan, bank has launched the Diamond Business Advantage (DBA) Lite to address the challenges of accessingContinue Reading

As part of its commitment to African startups and underserved communities, Google today announced new initiatives targeted at startups and SMEs in Africa. This includes a $3 million Black Founders Fund for African startups and a $3 million Google.org grant to help low-income communities develop entrepreneurial skills and funding. Google for StartupsContinue Reading