Kenya is set to introduce legislation that would permit the use of cryptocurrencies. Kenyans Retain Interest in Crypto Despite Government Opposition Kenya is preparing legislation that would allow the use of cryptocurrencies, a senior official in President William Ruto’s government has said. In a statement explaining the policy shift, Kenyan Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi […]
The cryptocurrency market experienced a surge in 2024, with VIRTUAL, the native token of Virtuals Protocol, leading the charge with a staggering 23,000% plus increase in value. Memecoins and AI Popular Narratives in 2024 VIRTUAL, the native token of the decentralized platform Virtuals Protocol, was the top-performing large-capitalization digital asset in 2024, surging more than […]
Nigerian crypto exchange platform, Bitmama, has temporarily halted its virtual Mastercard services due to unforeseen issues with its provider. This move follows a trend of fintechs in Africa facing challenges with card services, including fluctuating exchange rates, chargeback fraud, and insufficient funds. While some fintechs blame provider issues, others cite high costs and limited revenue […]
Alchemy Pay has announced the integration of its virtual card service with Samsung Pay, expanding its reach following the successful launch on Google Pay. This development enables users to seamlessly spend their cryptocurrency holdings at numerous retailers, both online and in-store, through Samsung’s contactless payment platform. With over 500,000 users already on board, Alchemy Pay’s […]
Hashkey Capital, one of Asia’s largest venture capital firms specializing in Web3 and cryptocurrency, has released its sector analysis for the first half of 2024. The report covers significant technological advancements across multiple blockchain sectors, with a strong focus on Ethereum, account abstraction, and developments in decentralized finance (defi). Hashkey Capital’s Report Warns of Block […]