Kenya forms parliamentary committee to investigate Worldcoin
The controversial crypto project’s launch has been marred into controversy, and it’s already facing investigations in nearly half a dozen countries.
Worldcoin cryptocurrency project suspended in Kenya
Kenyan authorities want to ensure that Worldcoin poses no risks to the security of citizens before it allows the project to gather iris data.
Blockchain technology lets East African farmers sell globally
Blockchains’ tracing capacities can help certify that crops weren’t grown by razing woodlands or harvested with child labor.
Bank of Namibia
Botswana
consumer protection
Financing of Terrorism
Hage Geingob Virtual Asset Service Provider
Kenya
Market Abuse
Money Laundering
Namibia
national assembly
Seychelles
Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law
The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance.
CBDC ‘may not be a compelling priority,’ says Kenya’s central bank
The central bank released its statement in response to comments on a CBDC discussion paper published in February 2022.
Kenya partners with Abu Dhabi’s Venom Foundation to build blockchain, Web3 hub
The blockchain and Web3 hub will serve as a center for knowledge exchange and collaboration between technology firms and government entities in Africa.
Kenya considers tax on crypto, NFT transfers and online influencers
A bill introduced in Kenya could see a tax added to cryptocurrency and NFT transfers and has been met with a mixed reaction online.
African blockchain ventures outpace global funding growth: Report
Africa witnessed a 429% YoY increase in venture funding in 2022, with the majority of funding coming from Seychelles and South Africa.
Africa
Cryptocurrencies
Decentralization
decentralized exchange
decentralized finance
decentralized marketplace
Kenya
Web3
Web3 economy to gain more traction in Africa through DeFi-based financial inclusion
DeFi-based financial inclusion serves to increase liquidity and earning opportunities for African micro-entrepreneurs through Fonbnk’s partnership with Tanda.
Strike partners with Bitnob to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa
On stage at AfroBitcoin, Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced plans to improve remittance payments into Africa thanks to the Lightning Network on Bitcoin.