American Chamber of Commerce Marathon Digital, Kenyan government discuss crypto policy, energy use The Kenyan president announced the talks at an American business summit in Nairobi attended by the U.S. commerce secretary. By VirtualCoinCapMay 6, 2024
Kenya faces backlash over new AI and robotics bill Professionals reportedly informed the National Assembly committee that stakeholders in the AI and robotics field were not ... By VirtualCoinCapFebruary 9, 2024 Government
Kenyan lawmakers ask local Blockchain Association to come up with crypto bill Kenya might become the first country in the world where the industry’s representatives would develop the regulatory ... By VirtualCoinCapNovember 7, 2023 Africa
Kenya to introduce digital IDs for citizens by year-end The Kenyan government plans to roll out its digital identification system in December 2023 after the testing ... By VirtualCoinCapOctober 31, 2023 Africa
Parliamentary committee calls for shutdown of Worldcoin in Kenya The committee’s recommendations included having the Kenyan government consider implementing a comprehensive framework for digital assets and ... By VirtualCoinCapOctober 2, 2023 Africa
Kenya forms parliamentary committee to investigate Worldcoin The controversial crypto project’s launch has been marred into controversy, and it’s already facing investigations in nearly ... By VirtualCoinCapAugust 21, 2023 Cryptocurrencies
Worldcoin cryptocurrency project suspended in Kenya Kenyan authorities want to ensure that Worldcoin poses no risks to the security of citizens before it ... By VirtualCoinCapAugust 2, 2023 Africa
Blockchain technology lets East African farmers sell globally Blockchains’ tracing capacities can help certify that crops weren’t grown by razing woodlands or harvested with child ... By VirtualCoinCapJuly 28, 2023 Africa
Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance. By VirtualCoinCapJuly 26, 2023 Bank of Namibia
CBDC ‘may not be a compelling priority,’ says Kenya’s central bank The central bank released its statement in response to comments on a CBDC discussion paper published in ... By VirtualCoinCapJune 2, 2023 Africa
Kenya partners with Abu Dhabi’s Venom Foundation to build blockchain, Web3 hub The blockchain and Web3 hub will serve as a center for knowledge exchange and collaboration between technology ... By VirtualCoinCapMay 10, 2023 Africa
Kenya considers tax on crypto, NFT transfers and online influencers A bill introduced in Kenya could see a tax added to cryptocurrency and NFT transfers and has ... By VirtualCoinCapMay 4, 2023 Africa
African blockchain ventures outpace global funding growth: Report Africa witnessed a 429% YoY increase in venture funding in 2022, with the majority of funding coming ... By VirtualCoinCapApril 18, 2023 Africa
Web3 economy to gain more traction in Africa through DeFi-based financial inclusion DeFi-based financial inclusion serves to increase liquidity and earning opportunities for African micro-entrepreneurs through Fonbnk’s partnership with ... By VirtualCoinCapApril 13, 2023 Africa
Strike partners with Bitnob to facilitate cross-border payments into Africa On stage at AfroBitcoin, Strike CEO Jack Mallers announced plans to improve remittance payments into Africa thanks ... By VirtualCoinCapDecember 6, 2022 Africa
Kenyan legislation establishes crypto taxation, creates consumer protections The country’s first effort at crypto regulation amends its Capital Markets Law to define crypto as a ... By VirtualCoinCapNovember 21, 2022 Africa
Mastercard releases New Job Listings for upcoming Crypto Wallet Projects September 30, 20192718 views