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3% Tax on Crypto Transfers Part of Kenya's Proposed Budget: Bloomberg
The nation's budget will be presented on June 8.
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How Machankura Allows Bitcoin Transactions Without an Internet Connection
How Machankura Allows Bitcoin Transactions Without an Internet Connection
Bitcoiners in African countries, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Ghana, can now send and receive bitcoin (BTC) without a smartphone or Internet connection. Machanku...
How Machankura Allows Bitcoin Transactions Without an Internet Connection

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Kenya Proposes Bill to Tax Crypto
Roughly 8.5% of the African country's population owns cryptocurrencies, according to a United Nations report.
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Clixpesa Is Bringing Traditional Kenyan Investing Techniques to Web3
This Web3athon project aims to simplify payments in Africa and bring a regional community investment tool, called a Chama, to crypto.
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Kenya's Crypto Crowd Hopes President-Elect Will Be Better Than Predecessor
Being the younger candidate and the one with a youth-friendly campaign, William Ruto is expected to be more crypto positive, locals hope.
Kenyans watching the results of last week's presidential election. (Ed Ram/Getty Images)

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New Chainalysis Report Reveals Who’s Leading the World in Crypto Adoption
The blockchain data firm changed its methodology this year for ranking countries on their level of adoption, with Vietnam and India topping the list.
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Kenyan Banks Warn Customers About Buying Crypto: Report
NCBA Bank Kenya sent a cautionary email to customers who have transacted in crypto in the past.
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Kenyans Can Now Buy and Sell Crypto Through Paxful's P2P Marketplace
Paxful has partnered with Kenya-based remittance network BitLipa to allow users to buy and sell bitcoin and the tether stablecoin.
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Kenya's Central Bank Chief Warns Again On Crypto Risks
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is now in line with other banks in blacklisting digital currencies and warns customers and banks dealing with it.
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Bonding Experience: Can Kenya Pave a Path for Blockchain Change?
Kenya, a country with rickety infrastructure and a reliance on agriculture, could be poised to kickstart mainstream use of blockchain technology.
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