Steve Kaaru

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$4 million Kenyan bank theft linked to USDT laundering: report
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31 July, 2025

$4 million Kenyan bank theft linked to USDT laundering: report

The Kenyan bank’s security system was breached by cybercriminals who created new digital wallets into which they channeled customer funds,...
JPMorgan to lend against ‘crypto’ holdings; WU eyes stablecoin
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31 July, 2025

JPMorgan to lend against ‘crypto’ holdings; WU eyes stablecoin

JPMorgan said it would lend against clients' digital currency ETF holdings, but it’s now going further to lend against direct...
Ghana plans new framework to regulate digital assets
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30 July, 2025

Ghana plans new framework to regulate digital assets

The central bank is finalizing the framework and will submit it to parliament by September, enabling Ghana to tax the...
ChinaAMC to launch first tokenized yuan money market fund
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28 July, 2025

ChinaAMC to launch first tokenized yuan money market fund

Elsewhere, US Bancorp said in its earnings call that it’s doubling down on blockchain and AI in its payments infrastructure...
China gears up for offshore stablecoin; Thailand eases ICO rules
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25 July, 2025

China gears up for offshore stablecoin; Thailand eases ICO rules

In Thailand, the securities regulator seeks public feedback on new law that would loosen ICO regulations and make them more...
Rwanda’s $200M digitalization project halfway done: official
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24 July, 2025

Rwanda’s $200M digitalization project halfway done: official

The CEO of RISA, Innocent Bagamba Muhizi, confirmed that Rwanda's Digital Acceleration Project is 55% complete, with a target completion...