A pension fund in the United States has added both Bitcoin and Ether to its portfolio. This marks the first-ever cryptocurrency investment by a US public pension plan, further highlighting institutional demand for crypto exposure. Firefighter Pension Partners With NAYDIG According to a press release from Newswire, the Houston Firefighters' Relief and Retirement Fund (HFRRF) announced their investment this morning. NAYDIG – a Fintech service provider for banks, corporations, and institutions – facilitated the purchase on the fund’s behalf. It…
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Why Africa Is Becoming the Next Blockchain Technology Hub
Africa is the second-largest and second most populated continent globally but isn't at the forefront of traditional ventures. However, in the wake of blockchain technology and the cryptocurrency market, it is due to a significant change. Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Kenya, and Nigeria are among the top ten countries with the highest Google search for 'Cryptocurrency.' Furthermore, African countries are laying the necessary foundations for the cryptocurrency industry to thrive. Bitcoin advocate and Twitter founder Jack Dorsey noted in 2019…
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