Opinion
The evolution of blockchain continues at pace. It’s time to examine progress, challenges and future potential in humanitarian and development sectors.
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Kenya News
Kenya, or officially the Republic of Kenya, is a state in Eastern Africa. Currently, Kenya is one of the most rapidly developing countries in Africa. In terms of Bitcoin, Kenya — as an economic center of the continent — has had a leading position in cryptocurrency use. Bitcoin mining in Kenya has become very popular among the community due to several reasons, such as less volatility relative to the national currency, the ability to earn money, etc., so even the local mass media spread the information about Bitcoin, which has led to a higher level of awareness among citizens of the country. The technology of blockchain in Kenya is considering for use by the real estate market to register ownership and for auditing, in order to make its services convenient and transparent.
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Kenya is preparing legislation to regulate cryptocurrencies with a draft proposal open for public feedback until Jan. 24.
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IMF recommended that Kenya overhaul outdated regulations, address scams and align its crypto framework with global standards for financial stability.
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The union’s adoption was facilitated by a “get off zero” donation and partnership with Proof of Workforce.
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Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how.
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Bhutan’s experience with mining Bitcoin could serve as a powerful example for other developing nations that seek to improve their economies.
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Valour is moving out of Europe to the green pastures of Africa by way of passporting.
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After suspending Worldcoin operations in August 2023, Kenyan authorities have finally dropped a probe against the firm, potentially paving the way for its comeback.
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Small-scale farmers lack the essential tools to address significant challenges in avocado production. Here’s how blockchain and AI can help them.
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Marathon Digital, one of the world’s leading Bitcoin mining operations, announced a collaboration to overhaul Kenya’s renewable energy sector.
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The Kenyan president announced the talks at an American business summit in Nairobi attended by the U.S. commerce secretary.
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Kenya’s police force reportedly arrested Nadeem Anjarwalla and may send the Binance executive to Nigeria to face charges with his colleague, Tigran Gambaryan.
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s identity coin startup Worldcoin’s World App now has more daily users in April than its entire monthly user count to start 2024.
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A Kenyan government minister said the country has encountered pressure from the U.S. government to lift its suspension on Worldcoin’s activities.
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Hashlabs Mining co-founder and chief mining strategist Jaran Mellerud said Ethiopia, Nigeria, Kenya, Argentina and Paraguay could pick up more hash rate in the coming years.
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