@ChebetKipingor : Spreading Crypto Love this Valentine’s Week! ❤ Read full story>> We celebrate Chebet Kipingor, a crypto evangelist championing financial freedom for Africa. As the Africa Ambassador @AWICglobal Africa and Kenya Lead at @getbushakenya, she's championing #blockchain and #crypto adoption in Africa. 💡 "The future of finance is being written now, and African women need to be co-authors."– Chebet Kipingor This #Valentines, let’s show love to women shaping Africa’s digital future! ❤ @getbushakenya @getBusha @StellarEastAfri @SarahWahinya @Manzi_wa_Sats @m3av3 @UsajiMary @sheilawatetu @Sheila_Waswa @NjugunaMs1 @Minae_WamweruRB @ShizLau @codingvaleria @marcelorraine @kagondu_yvonne #GirlsInTech #WomenInBlockchain #CryptoEvangelist #BlockchainAfrica #KBCC25 #FinancialFreedom #Web3 #ValentinesWeek #AWIC #WomeInCrypto

Web3 Fun Facts Did you know the term Web 3.0 was first used by Gavin Wood, #Ethereum co- founder. He used it to describe a new age of #internet that is more #open, #decentralized & user centric Web 3.0 is built on blockchain and also integrates: - Internet of Things (IoT) – for real-time data collection - Artificial Intelligence (AI) – for smart decision-making and predictions - Extended Reality (XR) – for immersive digital experiences Web 3.0 aims to give internet users more control over their data and online interactions, making the internet secure, decentralized, more interactive! #Blockchain #AI #Metaverse #Decentralization #KBCC2025

From Prison to Freedom: The story of Ross Ulbricht and the Digital Silk Road. #RossUlbricht, is now a free man after receiving a presidential pardon - one of the many President #DonaldTrump promises to the #cryptocommunity - remains one of the most controversial figures of the internet age. His release marked the end of a long campaign to secure his freedom, bringing fresh attention to his story—a tale of innovation, ambition, and the limits of government control. The #DigitalSilkRoad, Ross Ulbricht project reshaped what people thought of online markets and sparked global debates on privacy, freedom, and the future of decentralized technology. Here is #KBCCThrowBackThurdayweb3Tale In 2010, Ross, an idealistic and well-educated 26-year-old, founded Silk Road with a vision of creating a marketplace free from state interference. Influenced by #libertarian ideals, Ross sought to build a marketplace where individuals could trade freely in a system outside government control. He merged two technologies : #Tor(website )for anonymity and #Bitcoin( currency )for untraceable transactions, he built Silk Road as a decentralized platform for buying and selling goods, initially stocking it with psychedelic mushrooms he cultivated himself. Operating under the screen name “Dread Pirate Roberts,” Ross made it clear that the Silk Road wasn’t just about #commerce—it was a statement. In his words posted on the Silk Road platform “The site was never meant to be private and exclusive,” he wrote in 2012. “It is meant to grow into a force to be reckoned with... to give people the option to choose #freedom over #tyranny.” - the dream of the #cypherpunk pioneers Silk Road quickly grew into a center for illicit goods, demonstrating the potential of #anonymousmarkets and #decentralizedcurrencies while igniting fierce debates about their ethics and legality. In some quarters it was praised for its creativity, while in others it was criticized for facilitating crime and challenging law enforcement’s ability to maintain order in the #digitalage. Ross’s game changing platform - Silk Road - closed abruptly in 2013 when he was arrested and later sentenced to double life imprisonment without parole. Now pardoned, Ross’s story remains a powerful symbol of technology’s capacity to challenge societal norms, redefine #personalfreedom, and test the boundaries of state power. Whether viewed as a pioneer or a criminal, his journey continues to provoke conversations about the intersection of #innovation, #liberty, and #justice.

RT @vaspchamber: 🧵The #VASP2025Bill could reshape Kenya's crypto landscape. Now’s your chance to make YOUR voice heard. 💡 Need help? The @…

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#ThrowbackThursdays "Everything will be tokenized and connected by a Blockchain one day." – Fred Ehrsam Fred Ehrsam’s words are becoming a reality as the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization sector moves toward unprecedented growth. Industry leaders project the market could reach a staggering $30 trillion by 2030, as per @Cointelegraph. Financial institutions, from innovative #startups to established giants, are leading the charge by bringing tokenized assets—both financial and tangible—onto blockchain platforms, democratizing access and redefining how value is exchanged globally. #Tokenization #BlockchainTechnology #RealWorldAssets #Innovation #FutureOfFinance #CryptoAdoption #DigitalTransformation #FinTech #ThursdayThoughts #Blockchain #crypto #altcoins

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#ThrowbackThursday to KBCC 2024 At last year's Kenya Blockchain and Crypto Conference, the issue of regulation weighed heavily on the minds of speakers and participants. Striking the right balance between protecting consumers and encouraging #innovation was a central concern. @srolondon, CEO - @GBBCouncil - urged caution: "Be careful about restricting business; balance is quite difficult even in other #jurisdictions." @ray_noOnes, CEO of @noonesapp , remarked: "#Regulation is being used as a weapon in Africa." @felixmacharia_ , CEO of @kotanipay , highlighted: "Regulation should focus on matters that affect #consumers... issues of taxation." 📺 Watch the video below to hear these impactful insights from industry leaders as they discuss the matters regulation in the Blockchain space @BillOkello_ , @apollosande @allan_kakai @_basilgilbert @Farida_N @hillary_jimmie @RobertMuoka @SharonJebitok @WRoselyne_ @sterling_ry @magotheinnocent @Richar @Moses_Liech @TimTMax @tonyolendo @afrexofficial @apartmentpro @elyzabethndungu @JamielSheikh @EmmanuelKimeu @mayogumo @AliHKassim @AnangiAlice @Mwakighanga @bantigito @pthigo @vaspchamber #KBCC #Blockchain #CryptoRegulation #Innovation #KenyaBlockchain #Kenya #Bitcoin

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A recording of the second session of the stakeholders Space on Regulation of Crypto in Kenya

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