Tech 23 July 2019

Uganda president backs use of blockchain to tackle fake drugs

Uganda is hoping blockchain can help root out the problem of counterfeit drugs by tracking the legitimate ones.

Business 22 July 2019

Uganda conducting research on cryptos as it seeks to regulate them

As cryptocurrencies increase in popularity throughout Africa, countries like Uganda are racing to regulate them.

Business 4 July 2019

Crypto in Africa: Crypto trade termed risky in Uganda

Uganda’s central bank continues to warn against cryptos, while a survey shows Africans are getting confused by digital currencies.

Business 28 February 2019

Crypto in Africa: Kenya, Uganda and South Africa crypto markets

Cryptocurrency continues to make progress in Kenya, Uganda and South Africa, despite government reluctancy to support the new technology.

Business 24 January 2019

Crypto in Africa: Rising interest in Bitcoin, banks pushing back

Interest in Bitcoin is increasing in South Africa and Uganda, and banks all over the continent are fighting against the rush to cryptocurrencies.

Business 20 December 2018

Crypto in Africa: Impact of Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies in 2018

The year started with great promise for the cryptocurrency in Africa, and gains were made in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, and Uganda.

Business 13 December 2018

Crypto in Africa: New South Africa trading platform, Veritaseum pushes on

The African crypto space is still strong, with Bittrex and VALR partnering on a new exchange, and Veritaseum expanding their offers.

Business 30 November 2018

Crypto in Africa: Nigerian politician vows support as Uganda seeks crypto regulatory framework

It’s an interesting week for the cryptocurrency space in Africa this week. The continent has seen more governments profess their support for cryptos publicly, while others are planning to create a regulatory framework for the market.

Business 16 November 2018

Crypto in Africa: Crypto market in Africa expands amid regulatory pressure

Africa has experienced significant growth of cryptocurrency-related activities, and more countries are opening up their doors to crypto innovations and investments.

Business 19 October 2018

Crypto in Africa: Binance Uganda launches fiat-to-crypto exchange

International crypto exchange Binance announced on October 15 the launch of its fiat-to-crypto service in Uganda.

Business 27 July 2018

Crypto in Africa: Kenya hot on heels of South Africa in crypto expansion

In recent months, South Africa has appeared to be on the lead when it comes to adopting the new technology, with Uganda recently joining the crypto party. Now, the crypto gathering in Africa finds a new member—Kenya.

Business 29 June 2018

Binance enters Uganda market with plans for crypto-fiat exchange

Binance founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao said the firm is setting up Binance Uganda, in what would be their first move into crypto-fiat exchange.