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Kenya’s First Bitcoin ATM Opens at Two Rivers Mall, Offering KYC‑Free Trades up to Sh10,000
A Bitcoin ATM has been installed at Two Rivers Mall, positioned beside the NCBA bank machine, marking the first dedicated crypto kiosk in Kenya. The kiosk, launched this week, lets users buy or sell Bitcoin in denominations of up to 10,000 Kenyan shi...
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Nov 17, 2025
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Kenya’s First Bitcoin ATM Opens at Two Rivers Mall, Offering KYC‑Free Trades up to Sh10,000
Kenyan Lawyer Detained Over Alleged Terror‑Financing Linked to Crypto Transfers
Visa launches pilot to let U.S. firms pay recipients in USD‑stablecoin while keeping fiat‑funded accounts
Starknet rallies 43% and Trump‑backed WLFI spikes 28% as Senate moves to end 40‑day shutdown, paving way for ETF reviews
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Kenya’s First Bitcoin ATM Opens at Two Rivers Mall, Offering KYC‑Free Trades up to Sh10,000
A Bitcoin ATM has been installed at Two Rivers Mall, positioned beside the NCBA bank machine, marking the first dedicate...
Nov, 17
Kenyan Lawyer Detained Over Alleged Terror‑Financing Linked to Crypto Transfers
Nairobi police arrested a high‑profile Kenyan attorney on Thursday, accusing him of channeling substantial funds to extr...
Nov, 17
Visa launches pilot to let U.S. firms pay recipients in USD‑stablecoin while keeping fiat‑funded accounts
Visa announced a new pilot program that enables U.S. businesses to send payouts in a USD‑denominated stablecoin directly...
Nov, 13
Starknet rallies 43% and Trump‑backed WLFI spikes 28% as Senate moves to end 40‑day shutdown, paving way for ETF reviews
The U.S. Senate’s decision to advance a bipartisan agreement that would lift the 40‑day federal government shutdown sent...
Nov, 11
Web3bridge Opens Registration for New Zero‑Knowledge and Rust Development Course
Web3bridge announced that registration is now open for its upcoming “ZK & Rust” class, a $50‑priced program aimed at dev...
Nov, 7
Kenya’s Innovation Agency Launches Peer‑Evaluation Phase of Institutional Commercialisation Support Programme
The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) kicked off the peer‑evaluation component of the Institutional Commercialisa...
Nov, 6
Google Unveils “Project Suncatcher,” a Moonshot to Run AI Workloads on Solar‑Powered Satellite Constellations
Google’s research arm announced on Thursday that it is pursuing “Project Suncatcher,” a long‑term effort to mount Tensor...
Nov, 6
Bitnob and Dada Devs launch female‑focused Bitcoin development bootcamp in Africa
Bitnob, the Nigerian Bitcoin payments platform, and African developer community Dada Devs announced a three‑day, women‑o...
Nov, 6
FTX creditor court filing that would have barred crypto payouts to 49 countries has been withdrawn
The bankruptcy court in New York dismissed a motion filed by a group of FTX creditors that sought to limit the exchange’...
Nov, 5
Upcoming blockchain Events in Kenya
Step into the financial revolution with TechRift, where Kenya's digital investment landscape is transforming at breakneck speed. As a trusted guide in financial literacy and smart investing, TechRift brings you the latest on must-attend events, invaluable resources, and expert insights across the country. Whether you're a pro investor or just dipping your toes into the market, TechRift equips you to make bold, informed moves that keep Kenya at the forefront of the global digital economy. Don't just watch the future unfold—build it with TechRift.
Kenya‑South Africa Entrepreneurship Immersion Exchange by Standard Bank
Nairobi will host a five‑day immersion exchange from 17 to 21 November 2025, bringing together 15 South African entrepreneurs and Kenya’s innovation ecosystem under the auspices of Standard Bank’s Enterprise & Supplier Development Division and Letsema Consulting & Advisory.
Nairobi’s iHUB Launches IP Masterclass for Startups and Creatives
Nairobi’s leading tech hub iHUB announced a two‑hour masterclass titled “Future‑Proof Your Idea: IP Secrets to Stop Competitors, Attract Investors, and Own Your Assets,” scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26.
Base to Showcase Ecosystem at EF Devcon Buenos Ayres, Targeting LATAM Builders and Creators
Base, the Ethereum‑compatible L2 network backed by Coinbase, announced a series of on‑site events at the upcoming Ethereum Foundation Devcon (EF Devcon) in Buenos Ayres. From November 17‑22, the protocol will host a booth at the Ethereum World Fair, a demo day for its Base Batches accelerator, a main‑stage appearance by founder Jesse Pollak, and a late‑night meetup highlighting on‑chain artists and musicians. The lineup is aimed at deepening ties with developers, creators, and the rapidly expanding Latin American (LATAM) community.
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