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Mariblock Staff

Mariblock Staff

Documenting and reporting on crypto and blockchain developments in Africa.

Mariblock welcomes growth specialist Dorcas Osikorobia and promotes Ogechi Nelson

Mariblock welcomes growth specialist Dorcas Osikorobia and promotes Ogechi Nelson

With Ms. Osikorobia’s appointment and Ms. Nelson’s promotion, the company is poised to continue making strides in shaping the blockchain landscape while promoting gender equality.

Kenya has proposed at least three crypto-related tax bills over the past year — two since April 2023. Here's a breakdown

Q&A: Blockchain Association of Kenya offers a breakdown of proposed tax bills

Kenya has proposed at least three crypto-related tax bills over the past year — two since April 2023. Here’s what these proposals mean for you.

5 billion reasons Africa needs to ditch the U.S. dollar for cross-border trade

5 billion reasons Africa needs to ditch the U.S. dollar for cross-border trade

Although the U.S. accounted for less than 10% of Africa’s total trade in 2019, nearly half of Africa’s trade is settled in U.S. dollars. The mismatch in commercial and payment flow cost Africans $5 billion yearly, Kioneki writes.

Bitcoin Trading in Nigeria

Fact check: Bitcoin is NOT trading at a 60% premium in Nigeria

A narrative has been doing the rounds that bitcoin is trading at a significant premium in Nigeria. A deeper look at how FX works in Nigeria reveals flaws in the bitcoin premium story.

Africa Free Routing

Nigeria's first active Bitcoin Lightning node launches in Lagos

The new node, dubbed NigeriaFreeRouting, improves the accessibility of payments via the Lightning Network for bitcoin users in Nigeria.

Kenyan financial regulators are considering developing crypto rules

Kenyan financial regulators are considering developing crypto rules

Five financial sector regulators, including the country's central bank and capital markets regulator, will set up a working group to develop crypto regulations.

Nigerian legislators considering bill to recognize bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

Nigerian legislators considering bill to recognize bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

The bill, if passed, will define the role of various local regulators. But questions are being asked of why industry participants have not been consulted