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Article by Steve Kaaru

CAR’s crypto initiatives labeled unrealistic, risky: report
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26 December, 2025

CAR’s crypto initiatives labeled unrealistic, risky: report

The report by Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime says the initiative was poorly designed, prone to abuse and offered...
Indonesia invests in digital ID, AI to boost economy
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26 December, 2025

Indonesia invests in digital ID, AI to boost economy

Indonesia plans to invest heavily in its digital economy in 2026, with digital ID as the foundation of its DPI;...
Zanaadu’s John Calhoun on why world needs new social network
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24 December, 2025

Zanaadu’s John Calhoun on why world needs new social network

Do we need yet another social media network? John Calhoun says we do, but one that’s built differently, and that...
Nigeria receives biometric devices from South Korea
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24 December, 2025

Nigeria receives biometric devices from South Korea

The Korea International Cooperation Agency has handed 350+ biometric devices to Nigeria’s Postal Service to support enrollment for its national...
Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain
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23 December, 2025

Visa’s new hub targets digital payments in Saudi, Bahrain

Visa has created a new region comprising Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain—complete with a new country manager—to boost digital payments...
Bhutan commits $900M in digital assets for Mindfulness City
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22 December, 2025

Bhutan commits $900M in digital assets for Mindfulness City

Bhutan pledged 10,000 BTC to support the Gelephu Mindfulness City, in a “values-led, responsible approach to using digital assets for...

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