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Marathon Digital, Kenyan government discuss crypto policy, energy use
6.5.2024
The Kenyan president announced the talks at an American business summit in Nairobi attended by the U.S. commerce secretary
Today in Crypto: NFT Royalties Reach Lowest Point in Two Years, Two Teens Arrested for BTC and ETH Scam, India and 18 Central Banks Discuss Using Digital Rupee for Cross-Border Payments
5.7.2023
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Today in Crypto: JPMorgan Deploys JPM Coin for Euro-Denominated Payments, Casa Rolls out Support for Ethereum Storage, US SEC Grants BlockFi Temporary Relief From Settling a $30M Penalty, Gemini Staking Pro Expands to the UK
23.6.2023
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Today in Crypto: Xapo Bank Partners with Lightspark & Integrates Lightning Network, Ethereum Shanghai Fork Pushed Back, Casper Labs’ Long-term Partnership with SkyBridge & Al Maskari Holding
3.3.2023
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The 7th Edition Connected Banking Summit – East Africa will be held on the 7th of March in Nairobi, Kenya
20.1.2023
Accelerating Digital Inclusion and Sustainable Transformation Global executives, experts, and leaders will take the stage as we return with the 7th Edition Connected Banking Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on March 7, 2023. The Connected Banking Summit Series focuses on building future-oriented banking...
Tanzania ‘cautious’ on CBDC adoption after initial research
16.1.2023
The Bank of Tanzania is waiting for the conclusion of its research into CBDCs before making a final decision on adoption
Crypto regulation world: How laws for digital assets changed in 2022
4.1.2023
While regulations were once seen as hurdles to crypto adoption, they are now perceived as the fastest way to attain global mainstream adoption
Today in Crypto: Fidelity Files Metaverse Trademark Applications, Defrost Finance to Refund Users Post-Hack, Argo Blockchain Suspends Nasdaq Trading
27.12.2022
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Middle East, Asia and Africa blockchain association launches in Abu Dhabi
9.11.2022
A new blockchain body has been launched with the backing of industry leaders in the Middle East region including figures from Binance, Crypto.com, and the largest crypto exchange in the region
Binance seeks to boost Web3 adoption in the MENA region
7.10.2022
The exchange alleges a 49% increase in user sign-ups across the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA) region
Report: East African Single Currency Unlikely to Be Introduced by 2024
25.8.2022
There are growing doubts about the regional economic bloc known as the East African Community’s ability to successfully launch a single currency by 2024, a report has said. One of the reasons for this is member states’ delays in meeting targets as set out in the roadmap. Attainment...
Cointelegraph expands to Middle East and North Africa with a new franchise
4.8.2022
Cointelegraph MENA will cover the top news and technological developments in each country in the region in Arabic
An African Blockchain Enthusiast Launches Expedition That Seeks to Highlight East Africa’s Potential
24.10.2021
While the African continent is generally viewed as one of the most ideally placed to embrace and fully exploit the blockchain, the reality on the ground suggests otherwise. The East Africa Blockchain Expedition As Adedayo Adebajo, the managing director of Jelurida Africa and a blockchain enthusiast...
Jelurida will launch 30-day blockchain education campaign across East Africa
13.10.2021
The tour will begin in Zanzibar on Oct. 23 before continuing on to Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Tanzania
Members of East Africa Community Explore Potential Use of CBDC for Alternative Regional Payment System
9.6.2021
Six East African states are reportedly set to explore the possibility of using central bank digital currencies (CBDC) as an alternative to their shared payment system. The six countries, which are all members of the East Africa Community (EAC) trading bloc, are hoping this alternative will create...
Indian Payment Company PayMate Aims at Expanding Into Middle East & Africa
26.12.2019
PayMate, India’s one of the most emerging payment companies, has decided to broaden its presence in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Its CEO, Ajay Adiseshann, said that the company would invest 3 million USD in the Middle East by 2021. It should be noted that PayMate has already started...
Huobi Cloud to Offer White-Label Exchange Services in Middle East, Africa
1.11.2019
Huobi Cloud has announced its plan to provide local financial institutions with white-label exchange services in the Middle East and Africa
Dubai Chamber of Commerce Signs MoU on Blockchain Trade Solutions
1.7.2019
Dubai Chamber of Commerce promotes blockchain trade solutions by Perlin and the ICC, the world’s largest business trade organization