The rampant proliferation of cryptocurrency scams in Kenya, leading to the defrauding of millions, underscores a pressing need for crypto regulatory frameworks. This urgent issue was addressed during a crucial stakeholder meeting convened in Nairobi on February 16th 2024, organized by the Blockchain Association of Kenya (BAK), alongside Impact Plus and Polygon Labs. The primary…
Impact Plus facilitated a key meeting between the French Minister for Digital & Telecom, Jean-Noël Barrot, and Polygon Labs’ experts, Mihailo Bjelic & Antoni Martin. This meeting aimed to combine diverse expertise and innovative ideas. It was a productive and inspiring discussion focused on exploring how Polygon’s infrastructure and ecosystem can contribute to France’s role…
In the ever-changing world of blockchain technology, compliance with regulations is crucial for innovation and growth. This series of events explored the rules and regulations affecting blockchain in Kenya and Nigeria, shedding light on their complexity and what they mean for those involved in the Web3 ecosystem. In Kenya, the Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill has…
The Blockchain for Impact Workshop, a groundbreaking event that took place on April 25th, was hosted at Harvard University’s prestigious Belfer Center, renowned as one of the world’s foremost think tanks. The workshop was a pivotal component of the Technology and Public Purpose Project, an initiative aimed at exploring the intersection of technology and societal…
The Capital Markets (Amendment) Bill in Kenya has raised concerns among the cryptocurrency community about its potential impact on cryptocurrency taxation. We addressed these issues in an event attended by over 150 professionals in Nairobi and co-sponsored by Binance and Tether. The event focused on transparency, compliance, and regulation in the Web3 space. Paulo Ardoino,…
In partnership with the South African Department of Social Development, Impact Plus hosted a meet-up aimed at onboarding NGOs to Web3. Discussions revolved around basic elements of Web3, such as wallets, NFTs, DAOs and DeFi, all of which are useful for running daily organizational operations as well as for fundraising. The workshop was oversubscribed with…
We at Impact Plus are dedicated to bringing more women into the Web3 space and believe that blockchain can be used as a force for gender equality. We’re lucky to have the support of experts on women’s empowerment, such as Lonah Mueni Wanjama of Mercy Corps, who spoke at our recent Gender Hackathon. This three-day…