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Ripple Concludes Pilot In Kenya Using RLUSD

The first field deployment of Ripple’s US-dollar stablecoin, RLUSD, as a drought-insurance rail has wrapped up in Laikipia North, Kenya. According to an update from Ripple Impact, the four-month “anticipatory aid” experiment insured 517 pastoralists—roughly 70 percent of them women—against feed shortages that typically emerge after the long-rains season. Ripple Tests RLUSD in Kenya Aid […] дальше »

2025-7-12 04:30


Bolivians turn to crypto as inflation woes hit, transactions up 530%

Bolivians are increasingly embracing cryptocurrencies as they look to shield themselves against soaring inflation and persistent U. S. dollar shortages, Reuters reported. The move, aligning with a broader outlook across the Latin America region, has driven up digital asset transactions, with this hitting over 530% in increased crypto usage. дальше »

2025-6-28 23:23


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Bolivia’s YPFB adopts cryptocurrency for energy imports as fuel and dollar shortages worsen

Bolivia is facing a serious economic issue as the country has a severe lack of dollars and gasoline, forcing the state energy agency YPFB to use cryptocurrencies for energy imports. According to Reuters, a YPFB official acknowledged that the decision comes as Bolivia’s foreign currency reserves plummet due to years of low natural gas exports. […] дальше »

2025-3-14 18:04


Not Interested? Why SEC Can’t Find Crypto Experts To Work With The Agency

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is facing a growing challenge in filling vacant Crypto Assets Specialist positions within its ranks. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of the SEC recently published its “2023 SEC OIG Management and Performance Challenges” report, shedding light on the persistent issue of staff shortages in the SEC’s […] дальше »

2023-11-7 13:00


Amid Electricity Shortages, Kosovo Government Places Ban On Crypto Mining

Kosovo has banned crypto mining on Tuesday in an effort to reduce electricity use as the country grapples with its worst energy crisis in a decade as a result of electricity disruptions. Kosovo Bans Crypto Mining Operations Due to electricity shortages during the winter season, the government of Kosovo has decided to stop crypto mining in the country. дальше »

2022-1-5 22:14


Bitcoin Network Regrows Almost Completely, Kazakhstan Facing Electricity Shortages Due to Crypto Mining

Kazakhstan, which accounts for the third-largest Bitcoin mining hash rate share after seeing a 6x spike in its share between Sept. 2019 and April 2021, is considering measures like surcharge and limiting energy use while Kyrgyzstan has already increased electricity tariffs for crypto miners. дальше »

2021-10-4 17:39


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Iran to Shut Down Licensed Crypto Miners in Peak Hours of Power Consumption

Citing a need to maintain a stable electricity supply for other users, Iran will be pulling the plug on cryptocurrency mining farms whenever power consumption peaks. The measure intended to deal with shortages will target licensed facilities despite the government admitting that illegal crypto miners burn much more energy. Licensed Crypto Miners Use 300 MW, […] дальше »

2021-5-23 07:00