Uganda Cautions citizens against Cryptocurrency
The Ugandan Minister for Finance, Matia Kasaija has warned citizens against the use of cryptocurrencies. During a media briefing on the status of cryptocurrencies in Uganda, Kasaija warned the [...]
Five Reasons Why Facebook's New Crypto Libra' is Bad News for Africa
Facebook is plotting a new cryptocurrency dubbed ‘Libra’ for its vast social network scheduled for release in 2020. Libra coin, a virtual currency, will be governed by Libra association, a [...]
Facebook unveils Libra cryptocurrency with a plan to bring crypto to the masses
Facebook has finally revealed the details of Project Libra, its highly ambitious plan to bring cryptocurrency to the masses. Libra, once active, will enable moving money around the world as [...]
China plans to ban crypto mining
China has hinted on plans to ban cryptocurrency mining following a recommendation by a government‘s state agency. The National Development and Reform Commission or NDRC listed crypto mining as some [...]How PayPal and the UK Government are nudging Kenyan Online Workers to use Bitcoin
A spat between the UK government, Paypal and Kenya freelancers has got everyone mixing up issues. “Thousands of jobless graduates from Kenya who help lazy university students in developed countries [...]Opinion: Why Facebook’s New Cryptocurrency Is a threat to Mpesa and Safaricom
According to sources, Facebook Is developing a cryptocurrency for WhatsApp Transfers known a Facebookcoin. If true, this spells doom for Mpesa and Safaricom as they will soon end up as [...]Crypto-currency firm Velox 10 Global goes down with investors’ money
A company dealing in crypto-currencies has gone under with millions worth of Kenyans’ money. The firm operated by Brazilian national, Ricardo Rocha, began its operations in Kenya with much fanfare [...]
JP Morgan Chase Bank Creates Own Cryptocurrency
US bank, J.P Morgan Chase has created its own crypocurrency called JPM Coin which runs on Bitcoin technology. The coin will help in instant settlement of payments between the bank [...]Cryptocurrency Is an Ideal Alternative to Fiat Currency as A Refined Money
The properties of cryptocurrency were not understood when Bitcoin was released, but people have familiarized themselves with them. Cryptos have three fundamental properties – decentralized, trustless, and immutable. But we [...]DJ Khaled and Floyd Mayweather Charged For Illegal Cryptocurrency Trade
Professional boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and music producer DJ Khaled have been charged by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission for illegally advertising Initial Coin Offerings. According to a [...]How The Chinese, Opera Browser A Bitcoin Mining Company Are About To Change African Payments
I think before this blog and thread, the global cryptocurrency community will not appreciate the strategic relevance of Bitmain’s $50 million investment round into one of Africa’s most popular Chinese [...]
Steps to Buy Polkadot (DOT): A Quick Guide
So, you’ve heard about Polkadot (DOT) and you’re eager to get in on the action. Great choice! Polkadot is a fascinating blockchain platform with a lot of potential. If you’re [...]
