Article by Steve Kaaru
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15 January, 2025
Kenya launches ‘crypto’ bill amid call for better oversight
Kenya’s Treasury says the new bill will foster innovation and financial inclusion while being cognizant of the money laundering risks...
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15 January, 2025
Russia’s largest lender Sberbank joins CBDC pilot
Sber was excluded from the first pilot in August 2023 but joined the latest batch, with the largest digital bank,...
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13 January, 2025
‘Crypto’ crime surged in 2024; billions stolen in phishing
A CertiK report revealed that there were 760 reported on-chain incidents in 2024, sapping $2.4 billion from victims, with phishing...
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13 January, 2025
Kyrgyzstan records 50% dip in taxes from BTC miners
Despite the global bull market, Kyrgyz miners paid around $500,000 in taxes, half the 2023 figure, as the BTC halving...
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10 January, 2025
BTC miner Bit Digital acquires Montreal site, new client announced
Bit Digital has spent $23 million on the Montreal site, which it will customize to host a 5MW data center...
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10 January, 2025
Zimbabwe’s currency crisis worsens as illegal traders flourish
Zimbabwe introduced its ZiG currency last April, but it’s been disastrous since, and as the exchange rate dips, citizens are...


