27/11/2017
Regulation Round-Up: Kenya, Ghana and Algeria Fudding and Fighting Bitcoin
Governments across Africa are striking a firm tone regarding bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, with Algeria#8217;s congress expected to ban all cryptocurrencies, and Kenya#8217;s central bank warning against the risks of cryptocurrency, and an advisor to Ghana#8217;s ministry of communications describing #8220;fear of the unknown#8221; as the principal barrier to greater adoption of virtual currencies. In other news, a Kenyan man has negotiated to pay the #8216;goat portion#8217; of his dowry using bitcoin. Also Read: Morocco Threatens Bitcoiners, Announces Ban Kenyan Central Bank Fears Bitcoin May Comprise #8220;Ponzi Scheme#8221; The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), Dr....
