By Antonio Omambia. – August 2025 In a pivotal moment for the global crypto industry, the United States has passed landmark bipartisan legislation that firmly plants blockchain at the heart of its economic future. The CLARITY Act, GENIUS Act, and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act mark a seismic shift in how digital assets are viewed—not as…
Lagos, Nigeria – In a watershed moment for African fintech, payments giant Visa has partnered with crypto platform Yellow Card to create the continent’s first regulated stablecoin payment corridor, enabling near-instant cross-border transfers across 20 African nations using USDT and USDC. The system, set to go live in Q4 2024, could slash remittance costs by…
Nairobi, Kenya – The Kenyan government has unveiled its most comprehensive cryptocurrency regulatory framework to date through the Kenya Competition (Digital Asset Markets) Rules, 2024. These draft rules – currently open for public comment – represent a seismic shift in how crypto businesses must operate, with stringent requirements that could force half of existing platforms…
Nairobi, Kenya – A KSh 17.7 billion (£100 million) UK-backed investment fund is set to be released Kenya’s startup ecosystem, aiming to back 500 high-growth ventures over the next five years. Dubbed “Ukumbi” (Swahili for “platform”), this initiative represents the largest country-specific startup fund in East Africa, but comes with strings attached that could reshape…
Nairobi, Kenya – May 14, 2025 The just-concluded Nairobi County Web3 & Blockchain Bootcamp Award Ceremony marked the triumphant end of a three-day intensive innovation program aimed at nurturing the next generation of blockchain developers. Hosted by MUIAA Labs in collaboration with the Nairobi City County Government and Computer Aid International, the event brought together…
