Tag: BitPesa
Blockchain Technology, Emerging Blockchain Industry, FinTech, FinTech & Blockchain, Industry and AdoptionBank Lenders Turn to Blockchain to Stay in Competition with Fintechs
Fintech companies are threatening traditional banks to such an extent that banks are now embracing the blockchain to offer low-cost services. Introducing the Blockchain to…
Japan-Based SBI Remit to Use Bitcoin for Remittances to Africa
In a big boost towards mass adoption of Bitcoin for remittances, the Japanese money transfer giant SBI Remit has enabled its nearly half a million…
BitPesa Successfully Closes US$2.5m Funding Round
Bitcoin companies continue to attract a lot of attention from investors these days. BitPesa, a company focusing on using Bitcoin payments to bolster remittance services…
Despite CBK Governor’s Warning Bitcoin Support Grows In Kenya
On May 21 during the MindSpeak forum, host Aly Khan Satchu had a discussion with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Patrick Njoroge. The…
Bitcoin Begins to Capitalize on High Bank Fees of Emerging Economies
While the mainstream media attempts to devalue the financial advantages of using bitcoin in regular transactions, recent studies and statistics demonstrate the significant benefit of…
