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A new blockchain startup – Audius has released its blockchain-based public beta version of the music streaming service. The Audius platform is set to be Spotify and SoundClouds new competitor, as it aims to eliminate the back drop of middlemen in the music industry. Audius is currently running an open source
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Investing in cryptocurrency is a financial decision; and as in all things involving finance, you need the right tools to study the market, keep up with info, guides, trending topics, opportunities, market statistics and other information to guide your journey. Here, we highlight seven (7) helpful tools for every cryptocurrency
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US NFL Pro Russell Okung has again stepped out as a Bitcoin proponent; as he announced he will be hosting a one-day event for Bitcoin newbies in an effort to foster adoption. The Los Angeles Chargers player has become a vocal supporter of Bitcoin following his discovery of cryptocurrencies. Okung
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Kenya’s blockchain and cryptocurrency task force has advised the country’s government to enable the development of initial coin offerings (ICOs). The task force which was set up by the Kenyan government to make recommendations on the advancement of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, says the introduction of ICOs will
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In line with the recent blockchain report, Kenya is set to integrate blockchain technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies in its drive to ensure food security and efficiency in the supply chain. Speaking on the matter, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary Joe Mucheru says the government is looking to adopt
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Smartphone manufacturer Samsung has partnered blockchain phone company – Pundi X to integrate the XWallet in the Galaxy S10. Announced in a blog post, Pundi X says the integration of its cryptocurrency wallet with the Samsung blockchain wallet will foster the growing adoption of the technology and make the XWallet available
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A Kenyan ICT advocate - Professor Elijah Bintage Ndemo has submitted a report on Blockchain Technology and Artificial Intelligence to the Kenyan Cabinet; where he recommends the tech as a solution to the current corruption struggle in Kenya. According to the report, Ndemo recommends blockchain technology as a solution to
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The Speaker of the Nigerian House of representatives, Femi Gbajiagbamila has called for a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies in the country, as he assents to the increasing acceptability of digital currencies globally. The Speaker made the comments while speaking with the Nigerian Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), where he reiterated
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Venezuela has set another Bitcoin trading volume record, as citizens traded more fiat for BTC (Bolivars for Bitcoin) last week. According to statistics by Coin Dance, which analysed figures from five trading exchanges, BTC trading between July 13 and July 20 hit a milestone in the South American nation. Stats
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Our diligent attention has been drawn to scam posers using the identity of the Binance trading platform. The scammers claim Binance is offering a 5,000 Bitcoin (BTC) giveaway in celebration of its 2nd year anniversary. This report is false; as verifiable from a pinned tweet on the official Twitter
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The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has expressed its view of Facebook’s cryptocurrency project; says implementing the Libra comes with risks. According to local news outlet Telecomopaper, the CBK authorities have joined an increasing number of global institutions who have voiced criticism of the Facebook Libra project; which they
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Have you been seeking info on how to invest in Bitcoin? This post will guide you through all you need to know before buying and investing. Here, we outline basic steps on: * How to invest * Why you should invest and take bitcoin seriously * How to buy bitcoin (with credit card