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Worldcoin Suspended by Kenya on Financial Security and Privacy Concerns

Kenya is the first country to fully suspend Worldcoin operations. Data protection offices in Europe have started investigations.

Nairobi, Kenya (Amani Nation/Unsplash)

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Kenya Central Bank Takes Ambivalent Stance on Digital Currency

The allure of a CBDC is fading and issuing one "may not be a compelling priority," the bank said.

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3% Tax on Crypto Transfers Part of Kenya's Proposed Budget: Bloomberg

The nation's budget will be presented on June 8.

Nairobi, Kenya (Amani Nation/Unsplash)

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How Machankura Allows Bitcoin Transactions Without an Internet Connection

Bitcoiners in African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana, can now send and receive bitcoin (BTC) without a smartphone or Internet connection. Machankura catalyst Kgothatso Ngako discusses how the digital wallet startup is making it happen by tapping into the Bitcoin Lightning network. Plus, insights on bitcoin adoption in Africa.

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Kenya Proposes Bill to Tax Crypto

Roughly 8.5% of the African country's population owns cryptocurrencies, according to a United Nations report.

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Clixpesa Is Bringing Traditional Kenyan Investing Techniques to Web3

This Web3athon project aims to simplify payments in Africa and bring a regional community investment tool, called a Chama, to crypto.

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Kenya's Crypto Crowd Hopes President-Elect Will Be Better Than Predecessor

Being the younger candidate and the one with a youth-friendly campaign, William Ruto is expected to be more crypto positive, locals hope.

Kenyans watching the results of last week's presidential election. (Ed Ram/Getty Images)

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New Chainalysis Report Reveals Who’s Leading the World in Crypto Adoption

The blockchain data firm changed its methodology this year for ranking countries on their level of adoption, with Vietnam and India topping the list.

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Kenyan Banks Warn Customers About Buying Crypto: Report

NCBA Bank Kenya sent a cautionary email to customers who have transacted in crypto in the past.

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Kenyans Can Now Buy and Sell Crypto Through Paxful's P2P Marketplace

Paxful has partnered with Kenya-based remittance network BitLipa to allow users to buy and sell bitcoin and the tether stablecoin.

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