Blockchain

IATF 2025 Kicks Off in Algeria: Africa’s Largest Trade Fair Becomes Launchpad for Continental Blockchain and Payment Integration

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Algiers, Algeria – The 2025 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) has launched in Algiers, bringing together over 15,000 participants from 75 countries in what has become the continent’s most important platform for advancing trade integration and technological innovation. This year’s event, themed “Connecting African Markets for the Digital Age,” features an unprecedented focus on blockchain technology, cross-border…

Nairobi’s First Bitcoin ATM Arrives at Two Rivers Mall: What It Means for Crypto Adoption in Kenya

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Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant step toward mainstream cryptocurrency adoption, Bankless Bitcoin is set to launch Nairobi’s first-ever Bitcoin ATM at Two Rivers Mall, offering residents and visitors a seamless way to buy and sell Bitcoin using Kenyan shillings. The move marks a pivotal moment in Kenya’s digital currency journey, bridging the gap between traditional…

Ethereum Becomes Fastest Asset to Reach $500 Billion Market Cap: What Drove the Meteoric Rise?

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Global – Ethereum has shattered financial records by becoming the fastest asset in history to reach a $500 billion market capitalization, achieving this milestone in just under 10 years since its network went live in 2015. The surge, driven by a combination of technological upgrades, institutional adoption, and groundbreaking use cases, solidifies Ethereum’s position as the…

Bankless Bitcoin to Launch Nairobi’s First Bitcoin ATM in Prestigious Two Rivers Mall

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Nairobi, Kenya – In a landmark move for Kenya’s cryptocurrency ecosystem, Bankless Bitcoin has announced plans to install Nairobi’s first Bitcoin ATM at the prestigious Two Rivers Mall, signaling a new era of mainstream digital asset accessibility. The machine—scheduled for activation on September 15, 2025—will allow users to buy and sell bitcoin with Kenyan shillings, bridging…

Visa Launches 4th Africa Fintech Accelerator: Will This Program Shape Next Generation Payments?

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Nairobi, Kenya – Global payments giant Visa has unveiled its fourth cohort of the Africa Fintech Accelerator, selecting 12 startups from over 1,200 applicants across the continent for a intensive 12-week program that includes up to $2 million in funding and direct integration opportunities with Visa’s global network. This year’s program focuses squarely on real-world asset tokenization, cross-border payments,…