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World Bank to Support Blockchain Bonds Trial in Kenya
The World Bank has revealed plans to explore how blockchain could help boost Kenya's financial prospects.
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By Stan Higgins
May 2, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
May 2, 2017
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BitPesa Board Member Departs Following Kenyan Government Appointment
Bitcoin remittance startup BitPesa has lost one of its board members following an appointment to a top government position related to technology.
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By Stan Higgins
Jan 11, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. UTC
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Igot Expands Exchange and Remittance Services to Kenya
Bitcoin firm igot has expanded to Kenya following the acquisition of a local cryptocurrency exchange and integration with a mobile payments platform.
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By Yessi Bello Perez
Feb 27, 2015 at 12:34 p.m. UTC
Feb 27, 2015
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Bitcoin Exchange Igot Expands to Over 40 Countries
Australia-based exchange igot is opening up its services to over 40 countries, including all of the EU and parts of the Middle East and Africa.
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By Jon Southurst
Dec 4, 2014 at 11:03 a.m. UTC
Dec 4, 2014
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Sierra Leone Fashion Company Brings Bitcoin to West Africa
Ethical fashion accessories company Bureh is taking the first steps in creating a bitcoin economy for sub-Saharan Africa.
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By Tanaya Macheel
Jul 20, 2014 at 3:55 p.m. UTC
Jul 20, 2014
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How BitPesa Plans to Reduce Friction in the Remittances Market
The socially-focused bitcoin startup aims to "cut through" the inefficiencies in international remittances and underdeveloped banking systems.
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By Kadhim Shubber
Jun 16, 2014 at 3:08 p.m. UTC
Jun 16, 2014
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New SMS Bitcoin Service Aims at Emerging Markets
Singapore's CoinPip is partnering with a US startup to launch a low-tech solution to send bitcoins via SMS.
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By Jon Southurst
May 3, 2014 at 10:15 a.m. UTC
May 3, 2014
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How Kipochi is Taking Bitcoin into Africa
Pelle Braendgaard talks to CoinDesk about his company's plans and the challenges bitcoin faces in the developing world.
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By Pete Rizzo
Apr 25, 2014 at 1:34 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2014
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Companies and Charities Unite to Promote Bitcoin in Africa
Private companies, charities and individuals are teaming up to present a good first impression for bitcoin in Africa.
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By Jon Southurst
Jan 26, 2014 at 12:29 p.m. UTC
Jan 26, 2014
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BitPesa Uses Bitcoin to Slash Kenyan Remittance Costs
A new Kenyan company plans to use bitcoin, targeting the country's $1.17bn annual remittance market.
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By Richard Boase
Nov 28, 2013 at 6:45 p.m. UTC
Nov 28, 2013
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