Binance Launches Mobile Money Payments for Crypto Purchases in West and Central Africa
October 18, 2024
Binance has announced that users in Benin, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Togo and Senegal can purchase crypto directly through mobile money payments enabled through local partnerships. This comes a few weeks after…
Protect Your Crypto: Understanding the Ongoing Global Malware Attacks and What We Are Doing to Stop Them
October 15, 2024
We have identified a global malware issue that is significantly impacting cryptocurrency transactions by altering withdrawal addresses during the transaction process. This type of malicious software, often referred to as “Clipper malware,” intercepts data stored…
Blockchain Breakthrough: Africa's Payments Landscape Transformed by Innovative Technology
October 3, 2024
Blockchain technology is reshaping the global payments landscape, offering innovative solutions to persistent issues, particularly in Africa. This transformation is crucial for the continent, where traditional financial systems are often inefficient and costly, especially in…
Debunking common myths about cryptocurrencies on International Day for Universal Access to Information
September 24, 2024
As we celebrate International Day for Universal Access to Information, it is crucial to highlight the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to accurate and transparent information. One area where misinformation is particularly widespread…
The future of cryptocurrencies and the growing importance of ETFs in Africa
September 5, 2024
By Hannes Wessels, Binance Country Head for South Africa The rise of digital assets in Africa marks a significant shift in the continent’s financial landscape, offering both promising opportunities and inherent risks. As cryptocurrencies continue…
Binance pledges $100,000 in Kenya humanitarian initiative
September 4, 2024
Binance has pledged USD 100,000 in partnership with the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) to help communities in Kenya struggling due to recent challenges, including the severe floods earlier this year. This six-month program, running…
Binance Denies Hand in Nigeria’s Naira Decline and Calls for Release of Tigran Gambaryan
August 28, 2024
Binance’s CEO, Richard Teng, has denied the allegations by the Nigerian government, which claimed that the platform was responsible for the decline of the Naira. He stated that the allegations are not backed by any…
Binance Users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia Can Now Buy Crypto With Mobile money
August 23, 2024
Binance has today announced that users in Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia can now buy and sell crypto assets using mobile money. With the introduction of Binance’s One Click Buy and Sell (OCBS) feature, users can…
Binance Has Prevented $2.4 Billion in Potential User Losses in 2024 So Far
August 21, 2024
Binance has announced that from January to July 2024, it prevented over $2.4 billion in losses from potential scams and fraudulent activities that could have impacted more than 1.2 million users. This achievement is the result of Binance’s…