Kazakhstan President Demands ‘Urgent’ Regulation of Crypto Mining Amid Power Shortages

Facing an electricity deficit largely blamed on cryptocurrency miners, Kazakhstan is trying to avoid an energy crisis this winter. The president of the country has insisted on the need to…

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Binance Partners with France FinTech to Launch a $116 Million Crypto Initiative in Europe

The leading cryptocurrency exchange – Binance – and the non-profit association – France FinTech – joined forces to create a €100 million ($116 million) blockchain project in Europe. It will…

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African Fintech Giant Raises $150 Million in Funding Round Led by FTX, Firm Now Valued at Over $2 Billion

Chipper Cash, one of Africa’s biggest fintechs, recently concluded a Series C extension funding round in which it raised $150 million, a report by Techcrunch has revealed. New Investors Participate…

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