Kenyan – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com Latest Crypto News Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:07:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.7 https://i0.wp.com/earlybirdsinvest.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cropped-New-Project-2024-12-17T235703.455.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Kenyan – Earlybirds Invest https://earlybirdsinvest.com 32 32 240146708 Africa Crypto News Week of Review: Mastercard deals with Kenyan circles, Interpol crackdown in Angola and Zambia https://earlybirdsinvest.com/africa-crypto-news-week-of-review-mastercard-deals-with-kenyan-circles-interpol-crackdown-in-angola-and-zambia/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/africa-crypto-news-week-of-review-mastercard-deals-with-kenyan-circles-interpol-crackdown-in-angola-and-zambia/#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:07:50 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/africa-crypto-news-week-of-review-mastercard-deals-with-kenyan-circles-interpol-crackdown-in-angola-and-zambia/

This week at Africa Crypto News, payment processing giant MasterCard announced it will use USDC to expand its Global Digital Settlements partnership with Circle. Like the Tether USDT, USDC is one of the most popular, allowing for inexpensive and instant global value transfer.

Meanwhile, in Kenya, Invastor has launched an education program aimed at political stakeholders and leaders. Over the past few years, Kenya has taken steps to create clarity in regulations with crypto. The Virtual Asset Service Provider Bill (VASP) is being considered in Congress and could ultimately be enacted by law.

Meanwhile, international law enforcement agency Interpol has implemented a major operation to seize fraudulent Bitcoin and crypto mining operations across the continent. Crypto-mining is energy-intensive and farms can be difficult to run in areas with priorities that enhance critical services, such as healthcare.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8biv8ensnla

Explore the story that will make headlines for the continent this week:

Africa Crypto News: MasterCard expands its partnership with Circle

MasterCard, an international credit and debit card service provider, has it Expansion Partnerships with circles to promote payments in the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe.

This agreement will allow MasterCard users in these regions to resolve transactions using USDC and to purchase in some cases. Top Solanamime Coin. Payment processors and card issuers are leveraging trustworthy global infrastructure for this initiative.

Stablecoins provide a relatively secure way to handle crypto as their value is fixed on stable assets such as USD and Euro. MasterCard benefits crypto users by linking blockchain native assets with traditional Fiat systems. Sun logoSol ▲2.15% Owner.

African Crypto News: Kenya's Mastercard Cellular Contract, Incaptor Crypto Education Program, Interpol cracks whip in Zambia, Angola

(Source: TradingView Sol USDT)

Dimitrido Tosis, president of Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, explained the benefits of the partnership as follows:

“This is a key move for Mastercard, and our strategic goal is to integrate stubcoin into the financial mainstream by investing in infrastructure, governance and partnerships.

The news is a major milestone for the blockchain sector and is moving away from its early reputation as a hub of fringe assets towards mainstream adoption.

Discover: Best Meme Coin ICO for Investing in 2025

Kenya Crypto News: Invastor is investing in education programs

Available at Digital Finance Platform Infastor announcement An education initiative aimed at Kenyan lawmakers. The program provides lawmakers at various government levels with small amounts of crypto to manage as part of their portfolio and provides guidance on the handling of digital assets. The best cipher to buyLike Bitcoin ETH logoETH ▲2.94%.

24 hours7d30D1Yeverytime

Invastor is making this effort to help lawmakers better understand crypto assets and enact appropriate laws for the sector. Kenya’s Parliament is currently considering the Virtual Asset Service Provider Bill (VASP).

Invastor CEO Chris Esukumo highlighted the importance of Kenya’s digital payments and the potential for crypto growth. Esukumo pointed out that Kenya has shown the world how to jump legacy systems with mobile money. He now expects they will do the same thing in cryptography.

Binance has also participated in stakeholder engagement in the VASP bill, strengthening the importance of Kenya as a crypto hub.

Discover: 20+ Next Cryptocurrency to Explode in 2025

Zambia and Angola Crypto News: Interpol cracks down on Zambia and Angola scams

It’s located at Interpol carried out A major seizure targeting crypto fraudsters and illegal operators across the continent, focusing on Zambia and Angola to arrest cybercriminals.

Zambian authorities have shut down a massive crypto investment scam that has scamned an estimated $300 million victim. The surgery led to 15 people being arrested. Additionally, there was domain and bank account seizure to prevent further fraud.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukd82gnveu

In Angola, authorities have shut down around 45 illegal crypto mining operations using electricity designated in vulnerable areas. Crypto miners face challenges in electricity consumption as they are unable to meet their needs in some regions.

Discover: 9+ Best High Risk, High Reward Cryptographs for Buying in 2025

African Crypto News: MasterCard-CircleUSDC Trading, Infant Kenya Education

  • African Crypto News: MasterCard expands partnership with USDC publishers, circles
  • Kenya Crypto News: Investors to Strengthen Crypto Knowledge for Kenyan Legislators
  • Zambia and Angola Crypto News: Interpol cracks down on Zambian fraud and illegal crypto miners in Angola

Why you can trust 99 Bitcoin?

Over 10 years

Founded in 2013, 99 Bitcoin team members have been experts in crypto since the early days of Bitcoin.

90 hours+

Weekly research

100k+

Monthly Readers

50+

Expert Contributors

2000+

Crypto project reviewed

Google News Icon

Follow 99 Bitcoin on Google News Feed

Provide the latest updates, trends and insights directly to your fingertips. Subscribe now!

Subscribe now

Dalmasungegh

Crypto Journalist

Dalmas is a journalist with experience in crypto, technology and blockchain for over a decade. His partner’s work has been featured in top news outlets, including Forbes, Investing.com, and Entrepreneurs. He’s passionate about code… Read more

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/africa-crypto-news-week-of-review-mastercard-deals-with-kenyan-circles-interpol-crackdown-in-angola-and-zambia/feed/ 0 56126 Binance Ties to Kenyan Crypto Board Raise Fairness Questions https://earlybirdsinvest.com/binance-ties-to-kenyan-crypto-board-raise-fairness-questions/ https://earlybirdsinvest.com/binance-ties-to-kenyan-crypto-board-raise-fairness-questions/#respond Sun, 06 Jul 2025 23:53:25 +0000 https://earlybirdsinvest.com/binance-ties-to-kenyan-crypto-board-raise-fairness-questions/

Kenya’s efforts to set rules for digital asset companies have raised concerns among some local crypto startups.

A new bill, which would create a regulatory body for the sector, includes a group called the Virtual Asset Chamber of Commerce (VAC) in its governance structure.

Startups claimed that this group has close ties to Binance



$3.73B

 and could influence the future of crypto regulation in the country.

What is Aurora in Crypto? NEAR Protocol Token Explained (ANIMATED)

Did you know?

Want to get smarter & wealthier with crypto?

Subscribe – We publish new crypto explainer videos every week!

What is Aurora in Crypto? NEAR Protocol Token Explained (ANIMATED)

What is Aurora in Crypto? NEAR Protocol Token Explained (ANIMATED)
What is Aurora in Crypto? NEAR Protocol Token Explained (ANIMATED)

The Kenyan Wall Street reviewed documents showing VAC will have a seat on the regulatory board if the bill passes. Some entrepreneurs argued that Binance has funded VAC’s public events and discussions, and that the group acts more like a partner than a neutral advisor.

According to the report, Binance paid VAC $6,000 per country each month for policy support. This has raised worries that VAC could push for regulations that favor Binance.

The report also mentioned past efforts by VAC to become involved in Rwanda’s crypto rules, which led some to question whether the group is serving wider interests or simply representing Binance.

A Kenyan industry stakeholder warned that allowing a group tied to a crypto exchange to help shape rules could hurt Kenya’s international standing.

However, VAC’s director, Basil Ogolla, stated that VAC has held discussions with the IMF, the Central Bank of Kenya, and the National Assembly. According to him, being included in the regulatory process is a result of this track record and the trust the group has built.

Meanwhile, a US Senate meeting held to discuss potential new rules for the digital asset market saw only a few lawmakers attend. How did Senator Cynthia Lummis respond? Read the full story.

Aaron S. Editor-In-Chief

Having completed a Master’s degree in Economics, Politics, and Cultures of the East Asia region, Aaron has written scientific papers analyzing the differences between Western and Collective forms of capitalism in the post-World War II era.
With close to a decade of experience in the FinTech industry, Aaron understands all of the biggest issues and struggles that crypto enthusiasts face. He’s a passionate analyst who is concerned with data-driven and fact-based content, as well as that which speaks to both Web3 natives and industry newcomers.
Aaron is the go-to person for everything and anything related to digital currencies. With a huge passion for blockchain & Web3 education, Aaron strives to transform the space as we know it, and make it more approachable to complete beginners.
Aaron has been quoted by multiple established outlets, and is a published author himself. Even during his free time, he enjoys researching the market trends, and looking for the next supernova.

]]> https://earlybirdsinvest.com/binance-ties-to-kenyan-crypto-board-raise-fairness-questions/feed/ 0 46177