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Machankura Lets Africans Use Bitcoin With Basic Mobile Phones
Bitcoin maximalist Kgothatso Ngako has brought global digital financial services to Kenya, South Africa and other countries where at least half of the population doesn’t have smartphones and reliable internet service. дальше »
2023-4-17 15:10 | |
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Shamba Network Sows the Future of Sustainable Agriculture in Africa
An ambitious startup tackles two of the world’s most intractable problems – climate change and financial inclusion – by using blockchain technology to share sophisticated data and insights with farmers in Kenya. дальше »
2023-4-17 15:08 | |
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Rural Kenya harnesses stranded potential energy to mine BTC using hydropower
A rural village in Kenya has been using off-grid energy generated using hydropower to mine Bitcoin (BTC) and power 500 families nearby. The post Rural Kenya harnesses stranded potential energy to mine BTC using hydropower appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2022-12-11 01:30 | |
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Strike partners with Bitnob to improve remittance payments into Africa
Strike has partnered with Bitnob to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa. The service will be available to users in Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya, but Strike will expand to other African countries soon. дальше »
2022-12-7 15:54 | |
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New regulations in Kenya aimed at creating a tax policy for crypto
New Kenyan law seeks to introduce income tax for cryptocurrency traders, says Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA). KRA proposes laws for crypto regulations The Kenyan National Assembly has received a bill calling for regulating and taxing cryptocurrency trading in Kenya today,… дальше »
2022-11-22 02:30 | |
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Kenya introduces bill on crypto taxation
Kenyan lawmakers are eyeing the regulation of crypto trading and introduction of crypto taxation among other regulatory moves, according to a report highlighting the latest crypto news from the East African country. дальше »
2022-11-22 01:02 | |
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India on course with its CBDC project, releases first Digital Rupee concept note
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has stepped up its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) project. The RBI has issued a 50-page concept note outlining their CBDC plans. Many countries around the world including the US, Kenya, Iran, Tanzania, Israel, and Ukraine are working on CBDCs since they serve as direct replacements for cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2022-10-9 16:42 | |
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Kenya’s central bank governor finally sees the push for Bitcoin
Kenya's governor of the central bank, Patrick Njoroge, acknowledged that he was under external pressure from cryptocurrency enthusiasts to convert the nation's reserves into Bitcoin (BTC). In a meeThe post Kenya’s central bank governor finally sees the push for Bitcoin appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2022-9-21 03:00 | |
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Announcing ETHSafari, the Latest Greatest ETH Event in Africa
The ETHSafari event will bridge the gap between the global and African ethereum ecosystems ETHSafari is an event (18th to 24th September) that will be held in Kenya to bring together an auspicious group of 1,000 people from Africa and around the world to learn, hack, discuss, and celebrate the ethereum ecosystem, our decentralized future, […] Сообщение Announcing ETHSafari, the Latest Greatest ETH Event in Africa появились сначала на Coinstelegram. дальше »
2022-9-4 19:07 | |
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Bitcoin Mining: Kenya Offers Renewable Energy Sources to Miners
Bitcoin mining operations may soon be relocating to Kenya. The African country now offers miners a green energy source. The post Bitcoin Mining: Kenya Offers Renewable Energy Sources to Miners appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-6-7 08:45 | |
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Kenya invites Bitcoin mining firms to tap surplus geothermal power
Kenya is looking to become Africa’s first Bitcoin mining hub by inviting Bitcoin mining companies to use surplus geothermal energy to power their operations, according to local media outlet The Standard. дальше »
2022-6-4 02:30 | |
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Crypto Could Be Akin to Mobile Money With Regulator’s Go Ahead, Says Kenyan Banker
The chief executive of one of Kenya’s biggest lenders has said that crypto could become part of the mobile money ecosystem if the country's watchdog decides to give it the green light. The post Crypto Could Be Akin to Mobile Money With Regulator’s Go Ahead, Says Kenyan Banker appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2022-5-19 22:30 | |
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LBank and Adanian Labs kickstart a Crypto Accelerator Program in Kenya
The blockchain ecosystem is growing exponentially. It has brought prosperity to most African countries by creating wealth for individuals and fast economic growth for their people. However, many The post LBank and Adanian Labs kickstart a Crypto Accelerator Program in Kenya appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2022-5-9 10:45 | |
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How To Buy Bitcoin in Kenya?
Easiest and cheapest ways to buy crypto in Kenya Getting bitcoins in Kenya is not an easy task as not all popular crypto exchanges are available to Kenyan citizens. This is a current list of bitcoin exchanges that allow users from Kenya to buy crypto. дальше »
2022-2-25 15:33 | |
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Survey: Ukraine Leads The World, Kenya Leads Africa As The Most Crypto-Interested Countries. See Full list
A recent study by Brookerchooser which ranked all countries on their level of interest in cryptocurrencies over the last 12 months, has discovered Ukraine to be the global leader amongst nations with the highest number of citizens interested in digital currencies. дальше »
2021-10-18 13:59 | |
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Remittance and Fiat Devaluation Drives 1200% Growth in Africa’s Crypto Market: Chainalysis Report
Africa, the smallest crypto-economy, which received $105.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency between July 2020 and June 2021, saw a growth of more than 1200% by value received in the last year. According to a report by Chainalysis, the region is seeing some of the highest grassroots adoption in the world, with Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, […] The post Remittance and Fiat Devaluation Drives 1200% Growth in Africa’s Crypto Market: Chainalysis Report first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2021-9-16 22:26 | |
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Kenya does more peer-to-peer crypto trades than anywhere else in the world
According to the recent Global Crypto Adoption Index 2021 report by Chainalysis, Kenya leads the world when it comes to crypto transactions in terms of peer-to-peer (P2P) trading. The post Kenya does more peer-to-peer crypto trades than anywhere else in the world appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2021-8-24 19:00 | |
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Emerging markets like Nigeria, Kenya led 880% global crypto growth in 2021
In an effort to measure grassroots cryptocurrency adoption amid the massive growth seen in the crypto market over the year due to traction from industries, the just-published report of on-chain research firm Chainalysis has revealed a surge of over 880% in global adoption majorly driven by peer-to-peer platforms. дальше »
2021-8-20 13:00 | |
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Candidate for Kenyan Elections Body Says Adopting Blockchain Will Reduce Ballot Costs by 300%
An aspirant to the post of commissioner with the Kenyan Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has urged the elections body to consider adopting blockchain technology. According to Justus Abonyo, a former official with the Social Democratic Party of Kenya, doing this will help Kenya reduce the cost of “running an election by up to […] дальше »
2021-7-19 16:30 | |
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T.E Markets Ltd Set To Launch Its Crypto Currency And Africa’s first Consolidated Exchange
T. E Markets Limited, has launched its own cryptocurrency; XTEMCoin with presale starting on Monday 28th, June on their website, www. tem-coin. com. T. E Markets Ltd is a Holding Company registered in Seychelles with running projects in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, the Democratic Republic of Congo, United States of America and soon in Ghana. дальше »
2021-7-3 15:32 | |
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Experts: Regulatory Uncertainty and Slow Embrace Hampering Crypto Growth in Kenya
Regulatory uncertainty and the slow embrace of cryptocurrencies continue to be key impediments to the growth of Kenya’s digital currency market, experts say. They also assert that without speedy regulation, which they believe will hasten the adoption of digital currencies, Kenya’s sector will remain open to fraud. дальше »
2021-6-15 14:30 | |
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Kenyan Regulator Commends Its Regulatory Sandbox— Says the Test Phase Enables It to Have Interactions With Innovators
According to a new report published by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Kenya, the country’s regulatory sandbox has now received 24 applications, queries, and proposals since March 2019. From this total, only seven firms have been admitted into the sandbox, and “a few more (are now) in the final stages of review.” However, just […] дальше »
2021-5-21 11:30 | |
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Kenya Based Technology Firm Switches to Pancakeswap, Cites High Gas Fees on Uniswap
In its bid to help users avoid high gas fees on Uniswap, a Kenya-based fintech firm, UTU, recently launched a liquidity pool on the decentralized exchange (dex), Pancakeswap. This launch enables prospective UTU coin buyers to acquire the token “with low fees and fast confirmation times. дальше »
2021-5-17 09:00 | |
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Mastercard Payment Index: More Consumers in Three African Countries Plan to Use Crypto Based Payment Methods
According to a recent Mastercard payment index report, the Covid-19 related lockdowns helped spread the use of cryptocurrency in three African countries, namely Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa. The report also reveals that a greater number of consumers from these countries are “likely to use one emerging payment method in the coming year.” More Respondents […] дальше »
2021-5-12 07:00 | |
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African Digital Media Company Set to Hold NFT Auction Featuring Artwork by Kenyan Filmmaker Rich Allela
A Kenya-based digital media company, Picha Images, is reportedly set to hold one of the first non-fungible token (NFT) auctions in Africa. The auction event, which is set to be held between April 26 through May 3, 2021, will initially feature the works of Rich Allela, the award-winning photographer and filmmaker from Kenya. Perpetual Royalties […] дальше »
2021-4-25 09:30 | |
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Kenyan Fintech Startup to Use Stablecoins to Transfer Universal Basic Income Payments to African Refugees
Kotani Pay, a Kenya based digital currency on and off-ramp service provider, has entered into an agreement wherein it will enable the transfer of universal basic income (UBI) payments to African refugees. дальше »
2021-4-17 15:30 | |
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P2P Bitcoin Trade Volumes Surge in Kenya and Ghana but Nigeria Still Dominates
According to new data, peer-to-peer (P2P) bitcoin trade volumes in Kenya and Ghana surged in Q1 of 2021, with the two countries now ranked second and third respectively. On the other hand, volumes in South Africa, which occupied second place in 2020, dropped marginally. дальше »
2021-4-12 15:30 | |
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Akoin rolled out in $2B medical metropolis in Kenya
Akon’s Akoin cryptocurrency is set to become the exclusive cryptocurrency of the Mwale Medical and Technology City in Kenya.
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Kenya Expects to Earn $46 Million as New Tax Targeting Crypto Exchanges Comes Into Force
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is expecting to earn up to 5 billion Kenyan shillings ($45. 5 million) during the first half of 2020 from a new tax that targets cryptocurrency exchanges and other online services, according to a top KRA official. дальше »
2021-1-7 07:30 | |
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Etherisc partners with Chainlink to offer crop insurance in Kenya
Etherisc, a decentralized finance firm has partnered with Chainlink to help Kenyan farmers insure their crops. The organization unveiled this news via a blog post on November 14, noting that this collaboration seeks to develop a blockchain-based parametric crop insurance platform. дальше »
2020-11-17 19:13 | |
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Etherisc-Powered Smart Contract Insurance Platform to Aid Kenyan Farmers
The Chainlink Community Grant Program is funding a blockchain project to aid smallholder farmers in Kenya. Using Blockchain to Help Farmers In a recent announcement, the Chainlink Community Grant Program revealed that it was funding a low-cost insurance project between decentralized insurance protocol named Etherisc and ACRE Africa, an Africa-based micro-insurance issuer. дальше »
2020-11-16 15:00 | |
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Akoin Cryptocurrency Launches in Kenya as Pilot for $6 Billion Akon City
The akoin cryptocurrency, created by famous singer and philanthropist Akon, has started trading on a global crypto exchange. It is also being launched as a means of payment in a tech city in Kenya as a pilot for Akon City, the $6 billion futuristic city that is being built in Senegal. дальше »
2020-11-15 00:15 | |
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'Blockchain can help countries combat corruption'
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), advisor wants countries like Kenya to adopt blockchain technology which would then make it easier for the nation to trace government corruption and otThe post 'Blockchain can help countries combat corruption' appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-11-3 23:30 | |
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Kenyan Central Bank Is Considering Issuing A CBDC As It Feels ‘Left Out’ By Booming Private Cryptocurrencies
The Kenyan central bank is having serious discussions with international players about pursuing a retail central bank digital currency, a top official said Monday. Patrick Njoroge, governor at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) told U. дальше »
2020-10-27 22:46 | |
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Foreign Crypto Exchanges Like Paxful, Binance to Pay 1.5% Tax Under Kenya’s New Regulations
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has clarified that its planned digital service tax (DST) will be applicable to cryptocurrencies at a rate of 1. 5% on gross transaction value, local media reported. дальше »
2020-10-16 17:00 | |
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How Digitization Can Boost Financial Resilience for People in Poverty
As the world’s poorest people struggle with the economic impact of COVID-19, a potential source of hope has been found in Kenya. Around half of the East African nation’s 52 million people use the mobile payments service, M-Pesa. дальше »
2020-10-15 00:03 | |
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