Blockchain-based carbon credit project receives $250,000 investment from EMURGO Africa
The project, Changeblock, uses blockchain for carbon trading, letting companies offset excess emissions via verified reduction projects.
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PayPal launches stablecoin, but experts doubt it will make a difference in Africa
Experts have told Mariblock that the move makes little difference to the African payments ecosystem.
Visa’s crypto head: Blockchain reduces barriers to developing financial products in Africa
Sheffield also believes that blockchain abstraction in mainstream products will lead to more adoption.
Police raid Worldcoin’s warehouse in Nairobi
Authorities accused the company of failing to disclose its intentions during its registration process.
EMTECH secures $4 million seed investment
EMTECH currently works with six central banks, including Nigeria and Ghana, and is looking to expand into four more African countries.
Kenya now has a Bitcoin Lightning Network node
The node is the fourth Lightning node launched by the group, with the goal of enabling faster Bitcoin payments in Africa.
Kenya suspends Worldcoin’s activities over safety and privacy concerns
The country’s Capital Markets Authority also cautioned citizens against dealing with the entity.