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03.06 / 15:03

Blockchain New York State Bitcoin New York AG warns against crypto investments amid state push to ban mining

As New York pursues efforts to ban proof-of-work (PoW) crypto mining, the attorney general reminded investors of the risks associated with investing in crypto.

03.06 / 13:29

Africa proof-of-work Bitcoin New York State To Ban Carbon-Powered Bitcoin, Altcoin Mining, While Kenya Fosters Green BTC

As regulators across the world work to adopt varying stances on crypto mining, the US state of New York and the East African country of Kenya offer two examples of how legislators can thwart or foster crypto innovation through their initiatives.

03.06 / 08:31

Blockchain Mining Power Kenyan energy company entices Bitcoin miners with geothermal power

Kenyan energy company KenGen has put out a call to Bitcoin miners to move nearby and buy its excess renewable power capacity.

02.06 / 10:27

European Union Queen Elizabeth II Royal Family Weekend Queen Elizabeth II's platinum jubilee: Why this weekend's festivities matter to the UK

Britain is gearing up for a long weekend of pageantry, processions, parties and prayers to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee.

25.05 / 10:29

Blockchain Kucoin Digital Continental Bitcoin 11x in 2022 – What you should know about Africa’s crypto startup culture

Crypto-businesses in Africa received more venture capital in the first quarter of 2022 than in the first quarter of 2021. This, according to the African Blockchain Report 2021 by Crypto Valley Venture Capital (CV VC) and Standard Bank.

17.05 / 13:27

BTC Digital Strategy Bitcoin Bukele 44 Countries Converge in El Salvador to Discuss Bitcoin Roll Out, President Bukele Says

Forty-four nations are expected to meet in El Salvador to discuss issues touching on banking the unbanked and Bitcoin adoption, according to President Nayib Bukele.

16.05 / 11:29

Adoption Central Bank Bitcoin Bukele ‘44 Nations Meeting in El Salvador to Talk Bitcoin,’ Claims President Bukele

Thirty two central bankers and 12 financial chiefs representing 44 nations will meet in El Salvador later today, per the nation’s President Nayib Bukele, who claimed that – among other things – the group will discuss bitcoin (BTC).

13.05 / 14:15

Provident BTC Lowe's Bitcoin Crypto Expert Explains the Fear and Excitement in CAR of Accepting Bitcoin as Legal Tender

The booming of the crypto coins like Bitcoin in different regions and nations is unstoppable. This has recently been observed in the case of the Central African Republic (CAR). Of course, one of the major questions that have remained unanswered is whether Bitcoin adoption can work in such a developing country.

11.05 / 18:21

Ethereum coinbase Chainalysis Bitcoin spot trading Good News for German Crypto Investors, Spot Trading Increased in April + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.

11.05 / 16:03

business Adoption Africa Backed Backed by Coinbase and Alameda, African exchange MARA eyes continental prospects

East Africa is set to welcome a new cryptocurrency exchange backed by a formidable list of industry heavyweights looking to tap into a continent full of potential users.

10.05 / 13:43

business exchanges Bitcoin crypto trading platforms analyst Analyst claims that exchanges sell your Bitcoin, crypto trading platforms respond

Security breaches and hacks often highlight the risks of storing Bitcoin (BTC) on centralized exchanges. One analyst even claims that keeping your BTC on exchanges is also a factor for price dips.

09.05 / 15:05

Blockchain Citi Dreams Continental Near Foundation NEAR Foundation launches Kenyan blockchain hub

The hub will be dedicated to ongoing blockchain innovation, education and talent development throughout the African continent. Kevin Imani, founder of Sankore, will lead the hub, which will be comprised of events, an academy, an incubation program, and the Sankore Bounty ecosystem. Outside of Nairobi, NEAR will also be working in lesser-known cities in Kenya where no other Layer 1 blockchain has an established presence as yet.

09.05 / 12:23

Blockchain Adoption From smart insurance to on-chain document verification: Here’s how NEAR aims to improve Kenya

Kenya-based blockchain community Sankore has partnered with Swiss nonprofit NEAR Foundation to launch a regional hub that aims to develop talent within the region and build projects that aim to improve the local ecosystem.

28.04 / 09:59

cryptocurrency Lowe's CryptoExplainer Bitcoin Central African Republic's Bitcoin Adoption Will Be A Real Test Case: Here's Why

Why bitcoin adoption by Central African Republic will be a real test case?

10.04 / 14:17

Government Blockchain Africa Bitcoin Here’s what’s happening in Web3 across Africa

Whatever you prefer to call it — crypto, blockchain or Web3 — this new segment of the digital economy is booming across Africa. If you’ve been sleeping on the sector, now’s a good time to wake up.

22.03 / 15:11

Blockchain Adoption Africa Insurance Lemonade partners with blockchain bigwigs to combat climate change

Insurance company Lemonade has partnered with prominent blockchain companies to form the Lemonade Crypto Climate Coalition (L3C) decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) to protect farmers from climate change by offering blockchain-based insurance.

25.02 / 17:39

UPS Platform Gap Survey reveals an interesting new statistic regarding American female investors

It’s no secret that crypto has a gender problem – and a big one. Women’s representation in the crypto industry, be it in tech or entrepreneurial roles, is still lacking. What’s more, investors are also in the same boat. However, a new survey suggests that crypto’s gender gap could be slowly closing. But the question remains, is the USA the right place to study this?

10.02 / 19:22

Ethereum Binance Bitfinex Bitcoin Crypto Bank Avanti Steps Closer to Fed, 2021 Total Crypto M&A Value Up 4,846%, New Hampshire Crypto Commission, Sport Deals With Tezos and Terra + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.

10.02 / 16:51

Blockchain CBDC regulation Central Bank of Kenya seeks public input on potential CBDC

The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has published a discussion paper on its central bank digital currency (CBDC), seeking public input on the potential benefits and risks and regulatory issues of introducing a CBDC in Kenya.

09.02 / 00:07

Platform coinbase Mobile Luno Is Africa The Next Big Market For Cryptocurrencies?

Africa is rarely mentioned among the largest markets for cryptocurrencies. But it may be set to steal a march over other markets. (See also: The Rise Of Africa.)

24.01 / 16:08

Ethereum cryptocurrency Bitcoin plane Plane stowaway survives 9,000-km South Africa-Amsterdam flight in wheel section

Police in the Netherlands say they’re still not sure how a stowaway got on board a KLM flight from South Africa to Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport on Sunday.

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