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Governments and environmentalists are quick to criticize the amount of electricity Bitcoin mining uses, but investors’ growing interest in crypto is leading to positive steps in the energy sector. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Africa’s booming crypto ecosystem welcomes a new exchange platform MARA with backing from the likes of Coinbase Ventures and Alameda Research. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
“A key opportunity where CBK sees potential value is the use of CBDC in facilitating cross-border transactions,” the announcement reads. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
“When I started, I almost gave up multiple times. I just want to help others have a more streamlined way to get into crypto,” said Brenda Gentry, a former USAA mortgage underwriter. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
A Kenyan university and a blockchain healthcare provider will join forces to study whether Africa’s HIV crisis can be helped by using crypto and blockchain technology. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
MMTC founder Julius Mwale and Akon are expected to be in attendance at next month’s major launch event that will unveil Akoin’s national rollout across Kenya. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
The project said it would be paying roughly 6,000 farmers for crops adversely affected by climate change before the end of the season. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
One electoral commission aspirant in Kenya has said the country should consider adopting blockchain-based voting. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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 … Read more
Kenya’s Capital Markets Authority (CMA) says the country needs a more encompassing approach that enables it to leverage other regulators’ expertise when testing crypto assets. Kenyan Crypto Interest Also, the Kenyan body, which favours a joint financial sector regulatory sandbox, says it is keen to forge “a common stance and joint-messaging with the Central Bank … Read more
