Kevin Odero

Kevin is a web3 and crypto enthusiast who writes about various developments and advancements of web3 as a whole, and how it affects Africa. When not writing he likes following technological advancements and reading as a hobby.

Immersive Exploration: Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Metaverse Unveiled

Saudi Arabia has proudly launched the Cultural Universe, a 'cultural' metaverse platform, as a testament to its rich heritage and technologically progressive vision. ...

Coinbase Cloud Enhances Ethereum Staking: Diversifying Client Usage

Coinbase Cloud has introduced notable improvements to its Ethereum staking service. The impact of this bug underscored the risks of overreliance on a...

Adieu to Leveraged Tokens: Binance Announces Strategic Shift Amidst Crypto Market Changes

Binance is charting a new course by announcing the cessation of select leveraged tokens. Leveraged tokens like the BLTs facing sunset are intricate...

Crypto Crackdown in Nigeria: Balancing Economic Stability and Innovation

Nigeria has blocked access to prominent crypto-based entities like Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken to boost its failing fiat currency. As per officials, the...

Circle’s Regulatory Move: USDC Withdrawal from Tron Blockchain

Circle has announced its decision to cease support for its USDC token on the Tron blockchain network. USDC stablecoin is the seventh-largest crypto...

GHash Mining Scam Exposes Vulnerabilities in Kenya’s Crypto Landscape

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kenya has apprehended four suspects allegedly involved in GHash mining, a notorious crypto scam that has...

DN-404 Tokens: Addressing Ethereum Congestion Through Dual-Contract Ingenuity

DN-404 tokens offer a pragmatic solution to Ethereum's scalability challenges, emphasizing a dual-contract framework to ensure efficient tokenization. DN-404, which stands for "Divisible...

Opera MiniPay: Transforming Africa’s Financial Landscape with 1 Million Users in Five Months

MiniPay, Celo, and Mento Labs formed a strategic alliance with a shared vision of fostering financial inclusion and economic stability in Africa. ...

India’s Digital Landscape: Mumbai’s Metaverse and the Rise of Digital Rupee

The Mumbai Metaverse is an immersive platform, granting users access to a 3D and virtual reality (VR) experience to easily navigate the city's...

Project Mano: Ethiopia’s Visionary Leap into Bitcoin Mining and AI Innovation

Ethiopia set to establish a $250 million bitcoin mining and AI data centre, led by the Russian bitcoin mining company BitCluster. The facility's...

From Proof-of-Concept to Possibilities: Citibank’s Digital Asset Frontier

Citibank announced the successful completion of a proof-of-concept on private fund tokenization. Following Citi's announcement, Avalanche's AVAX coin witnessed a notable surge, reflecting...

STRK Token Distribution: Fostering Inclusivity and Innovation in the Starknet Ecosystem

The Starknet Foundation recently unveiled its highly anticipated distribution plan for its native token, STRK. StarkWare CEO Uri Kolodny emphasized the program's...

Marathon Digital’s African Ambition: Navigating Challenges, Embracing Opportunities

As Marathon Digital explores opportunities in Africa, it faces competition from rivals such as Core Scientific and Riot Platforms. Additionally, the company's expansion...

From Vision to Reality: BSP’s Two-Year Plan for Wholesale CBDC Implementation

Governor Eli Remolona Jr. recently unveiled the BSP's ambitious endeavour, emphasizing a departure from blockchain technology in favour of a wholesale CBDC model. ...

Disney’s $1.5 Billion Bet on the Metaverse: Epic Games Partnership Reshapes Gaming

Epic Games and Disney are unveiling plans to collaborate on a groundbreaking project that could redefine the gaming landscape. Disney's decision to...

Upland’s Financial Milestone: $13.5 Million Distributed to Players in December 2023

Upland recreated the Lusail Stadium virtually, providing gamified experiences to enthusiasts. In December 2023, Upland distributed over $13.5 million to its players...