Uganda

Bank Of Uganda Warned Traders Against Cryptoasset Business
May 10, 2022 at 12:00
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Bank Of Uganda Warned Traders Against Cryptoasset Business
The Central Bank of Uganda (BoU) has warned citizens against using Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrencies for business.
Other Side of Akon City: How Viable Is the Dream for Ordinary Afticans? Part II. Uganda
Apr 16, 2021 at 12:04
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Other Side of Akon City: How Viable Is the Dream for Ordinary Afticans? Part II. Uganda
Akon is continuing to expand the planning of his futuristic cities across the African continent. Now, Akon wants to expand the project to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. But how real are these plans for the African population?
Akon Is Building His Futuristic Cities Through the African Continent; Setting the Grounds in Uganda Now
Apr 06, 2021 at 11:30
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Akon Is Building His Futuristic Cities Through the African Continent; Setting the Grounds in Uganda Now
On April 2, Senegalese-American rapper, philanthropist and crypto enthusiast, Akon visited Uganda and met with the President and various entities to discuss possible business opportunities in various sectors. Is this a dream come true for the “One Africa, One Koin” that Akon is preaching?
Cryptocurrency Campaigning is Going Mainstream: How Politicians Use Bitcoin to Win Support
Jan 20, 2021 at 14:03
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Cryptocurrency Campaigning is Going Mainstream: How Politicians Use Bitcoin to Win Support
Being a cryptocurrency supporter is something like a trend now. This has triggered politicians to become crypto-friendly to win the support of people. Did it help them to win elections?
Cryptocurrency Mining on the African Continent: Challenges and Opportunities
Dec 08, 2020 at 13:42
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Cryptocurrency Mining on the African Continent: Challenges and Opportunities
It is more than 10 years since the first cryptocurrency appeared on earth. The emergence of crypto attracted varied reactions from the different countries of the world. Africa, the second-largest continent is especially lagging in crypto trading and mining. What challenges and opportunities lie on the way of crypto mining growth in Africa?
Binance Uganda Notifies Users of New Closure Date
Dec 04, 2020 at 12:02
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Binance Uganda Notifies Users of New Closure Date
Binance Uganda, an arm of the greater Binance Global has notified all its Ugandan clients on the new date of closure, which is now set for December 15. A Binance user from Uganda, Joel Odota, notified CoinIdol, a world blockchain news outlet, that he received a notification email from the company.
East African Community Applies Blockchain in Support of Agrifood
Jan 30, 2020 at 07:40
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East African Community Applies Blockchain in Support of Agrifood
The East African region is increasingly proving itself as a real field of application for new technologies including cryptocurrency and blockchain, showing its wide range of implementation and potential. These include the application of distributed ledger technology (DLT) in the agrifood sector, particularly in the six countries of the East African Community (EAC) which includes Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan.
Ugandans Lose Over 10 Billion in Cryptocurrency Scam
Dec 11, 2019 at 08:42
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Ugandans Lose Over 10 Billion in Cryptocurrency Scam
A large number of Ugandan nationals were left crying helplessly after being promised well-paying jobs at a fake cryptocurrency company which abruptly went into rigor mortis with citizens losing over 10 billion Ugandan Shillings (UGX) (approx. $2,715,100).
Uganda Puts Blockchain on Another Level in Africa
Sep 16, 2019 at 11:49
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Uganda Puts Blockchain on Another Level in Africa
In an effort to become a strong cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology hub in Africa, Uganda has issued the first license to create a free zone for Bitcoin, blockchain and other developing technologies. The Uganda Free Zones Authority (UFZA)issued a license to designers and developers to launch a free zone focusing mainly on DLT innovations.
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