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SAMSUNG PARTNERS WITH WINKLEVOSS EXCHANGE TO EXPAND CRYPTO PUSH

Gemini Trust Co., the cryptocurrency venture run by the Winklevoss brothers, is partnering with Samsung Electronics Co. to allow users to more easily trade and store digital assets on mobile phones.

Gemini is the first crypto exchange to let U.S. and Canadian users of Samsung’s blockchain wallet view balances in their wallet app. Customers wishing to trade will be directed to Gemini’s mobile app, but won’t have to go through another log-in to start buying and selling.

Historically, using and trading cryptocurrencies has required multiple steps, and that complexity has been a major impediment to widespread adoption.

“It’s a full integration between the two apps that’s very transparent and very easy to use,” said Jeanine Hightower-Sellitto, managing director of...

Samsung Partners With Winklevoss Exchange to Expand Crypto Push Gemini Trust Co., the cryptocurrency venture run by the Winklevoss brothers, is partnering with Samsung Electronics Co. to allow users to more easily trade and store digital assets on mobile phones.

CRYPTOS ARE HERE TO STAY. STAY IN THE KNOW.

Samsung, the South Korean smartphone giant that has been experimenting with bitcoin for some time, is doubling down on cryptocurrency.

Samsung's Blockchain Wallet will add support for users of U.S. bitcoin and crypto exchange Gemini in North America, it has been revealed. Users of Samsung's crypto wallet, which allows self custody of bitcoin and crypto directly on newer Samsung Galaxy models, will be able to buy and sell bitcoin and a small selection of other cryptocurrencies via the Gemini exchange.

They will also be able to view Gemini account balances and transfer their bitcoin and crypto into a higher security cold storage account.

"Crypto is not just a technology, it is a movement," said Gemini chief executive Tyler Winklevoss, who, along with his twin brother, has campaigned for Wall Street adoption of bitcoin and crypto.

Samsung Doubles Down On Bitcoin And Crypto—Gemini Exchange Integration Revealed Samsung, the South Korean smartphone giant that has been experimenting with bitcoin for some time, is doubling down on cryptocurrency...

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https://www.africanexponent.com/post/8652-african-countries-with-the-most-internet-users

African Countries with the Most Internet Users, 2017 | The African Exponent The statistic shows the countries with the most internet users in Africa in 2017. Nigeria had 91.6 million internet users. Second-ranked Kenya had 43.33 million users.