Blockchain and Indigenous Land Rights: Securing Ownership

Indigenous community leader using digital tools to map land

What Is Land Tokenization? Land tokenization means turning land or land rights into digital tokens using blockchain. Each token stands for a specific piece of land or a share of that land. These tokens work like digital assets — they can be tracked, transferred, or even split into smaller parts, much like cryptocurrencies or NFTs. … Read more

NFT Research Publishing and Blockchain Peer Review

Scientist minting a research paper as an NFT on a blockchain platform

What Are Science NFTs? Science NFTs are digital tokens that represent ownership or authorship of a scientific work. Just like NFTs in art or music, these tokens are stored on the blockchain. Each NFT is unique and linked to a digital asset, such as a research paper, dataset, or peer review comment. This system gives … Read more

Africa Crypto News in Review: South Africa Court Backs Crypto, Kenya to Host Blockchain Conference, Blockchain.com In Nigeria

Africa crypto news: Court in South Africa rules that crypto is free from exchange controls. Blockchain.com setting up office in Nigeria

Africa crypto news: A High Court in Gauteng, South Africa, rules that crypto is free from exchange controls. Kenya will host a crypto conference in June. Blockchain.com is setting up an office in Nigeria. South African crypto holders got a major reprieve after the High Court said tokens, including some of the best cryptos to … Read more

Vaulta and Fosun Launch Blockchain Banking Initiative

Vaulta and Fosun executives shaking hands at blockchain banking launch event in Hong Kong

What Is the FinChain Initiative? FinChain aims to modernize the way financial services work using Web3 tools. That includes digital assets, tokenized services, and decentralized systems. Vaulta will provide the tech backbone to make this happen. Here’s how each part contributes: Partner Role in the Initiative Vaulta Provides BankingOS, a blockchain-based banking system exSat (Vaulta) … Read more

Africa Crypto Week in Review: Nigeria Plans New Blockchain Policy, Crypto Entrepreneur Abducted In Uganda

Africa crypto news: Nigeria plans to introduce a new blockchain policy as a crypto entrepreneur is adopted in Uganda

Africa crypto news: Nigeria plans to introduce a new blockchain policy as a crypto entrepreneur is adopted in Uganda. Meanwhile, Bitget Wallet is finding more users in Africa. The African crypto regulatory landscape is evolving rapidly. Following recent securities legislation, Nigeria is developing a new national blockchain policy to boost crypto adoption. In a concerning … Read more

Blockchain in Wildlife Protection: NFTs, Tokens, and Tracking

Illustration of blockchain technology supporting wildlife conservation with animals, NFTs, and digital tracking

What Is Blockchain and Why Use It for Wildlife? Blockchain is a digital ledger. It records transactions in a way that is secure, clear, and can’t be changed later. Every time new data is added, it gets linked to the one before it, forming a “chain.” This makes it easy to track information over time. … Read more

FIFA to Launch Custom Avalanche Blockchain for Digital Collectibles

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FIFA has made a quiet but pretty significant change to its Web3 game plan. The global football body is dropping Algorand and moving its digital collectibles project, FIFA Collect, over to Avalanche. The move isn’t just a technical shuffle, it reflects FIFA’s changing view of what fans actually want from NFTs and how it plans … Read more

DAOs as Political Movements: Blockchain Voting and Governance

Illustration of a DAO network with people voting and engaging in decentralized governance using blockchain technology

What Are Political DAOs? Political DAOs are decentralized groups that use blockchain technology for political or social action. Unlike traditional organizations, they don’t rely on leaders or offices. Instead, they are run by code, smart contracts, and community voting. These DAOs allow members to: Propose changes or ideas Vote on decisions Allocate resources Organize events … Read more

Blockchain Emergency Alerts Revolutionizing Crisis Communication

Blockchain emergency alert system in action during a natural disaster

Why Traditional Alert Systems Struggle Many countries rely on centralized systems for emergency warnings. These include sirens, SMS messages, and government websites. While they work under normal conditions, they have major weaknesses: Single point of failure: If one part breaks, the whole system may go down. Slow updates: It often takes time to verify and … Read more

Africa Crypto Week in Review:  Zimbabwe Blockchain Carbon Registry, ZAP Africa Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria

Africa crypto news: Zimbabwe launches a blockchain carbon credit registry to boost transparency, while ZAP Africa rebuilds trust in the Nigerian crypto market post-CBEX collapse. Will the proposed 5% U.S. remittance tax drive crypto adoption in Africa? The government of Zimbabwe is looking to use blockchain to re-establish the credibility of its carbon credit market. … Read more